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2 Service  


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2.2  Hours and frequency  




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Coordinates: 34°06′05″N 118°18′33″W / 34.1015°N 118.3092°W / 34.1015; -118.3092
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| bicycle = [[Metro Bike Share]] station,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Station Map |url=https://bikeshare.metro.net/stations/ |access-date=November 13, 2021 |website=[[Metro Bike Share]] |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Bicycle parking rack|racks]] and [[bicycle locker|lockers]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Secure Bike Parking on Metro |url=https://bikehub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20-2070_Secure_Bike_Parking_Master_Map_jp-ENG.pdf |access-date=November 5, 2021 |website=[[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

| bicycle = [[Metro Bike Share]] station,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Station Map |url=https://bikeshare.metro.net/stations/ |access-date=November 13, 2021 |website=[[Metro Bike Share]] |language=en-US |archive-date=January 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102233640/https://bikeshare.metro.net/stations/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Bicycle parking rack|racks]] and [[bicycle locker|lockers]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Secure Bike Parking on Metro |url=https://bikehub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20-2070_Secure_Bike_Parking_Master_Map_jp-ENG.pdf |access-date=November 5, 2021 |website=[[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] |language=en-US |archive-date=September 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906210731/https://bikehub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20-2070_Secure_Bike_Parking_Master_Map_jp-ENG.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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'''Hollywood/Western station''' is an underground [[rapid transit]] station on the [[B Line (Los Angeles Metro)|B Line]] of the [[Los Angeles Metro Rail]] system. It is located under [[Hollywood Boulevard]] at its intersection with [[Western Avenue (Los Angeles)|Western Avenue]]. The station serves the [[East Hollywood]] area including [[Thai Town, Los Angeles, California|Thai Town]] and [[Little Armenia, Los Angeles, California|Little Armenia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Metro B Line (Red) Station Listing |url=https://www.metro.net/riding/guide/b-line/ |publisher=Los Angeles Metrorail |access-date=16 July 2022}}</ref>

'''Hollywood/Western station''' is an underground [[rapid transit]] station on the [[B Line (Los Angeles Metro)|B Line]] of the [[Los Angeles Metro Rail]] system. It is located under [[Hollywood Boulevard]] at its intersection with [[Western Avenue (Los Angeles)|Western Avenue]]. The station serves the [[East Hollywood]] area including [[Thai Town, Los Angeles, California|Thai Town]] and [[Little Armenia, Los Angeles, California|Little Armenia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Metro B Line (Red) Station Listing |url=https://www.metro.net/riding/guide/b-line/ |publisher=Los Angeles Metrorail |access-date=16 July 2022 |archive-date=25 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325082924/https://www.metro.net/riding/guide/b-line/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Station design==

==Station design==

[[File:Los Angeles Metro, Hollywood-Western, Upper Floor View (HSY-approved).jpg|thumb|left|Mezzanine level of the station]]

[[File:Los Angeles Metro, Hollywood-Western, Upper Floor View (HSY-approved).jpg|thumb|left|Mezzanine level of the station]]

Hollywood/Western station has a single [[island platform]] oriented east–west under Hollywood Boulevard, with a mezzanine above. The single station entrance and elevator are located in a plaza on the southeast corner of the intersection.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/red_hollywood_western.pdf |title=Hollywood Hollywood/Western /Western Connections |publisher=Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |accessdate=March 19, 2021}}</ref> The station was designed by Escudero–Fribourg Architects, while [[May Sun]] designed the interior finish and artworks, which reflect the neighborhood's immigrant heritage.<ref name=sunday /> The walls and floors are covered by black, gray, and white tiles, with colorful highlights on the walls.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896272/the-los-angeles-times/ |title=Metro Rail's Hollywood Connection Gets Thumbs Up From Commuters |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=June 13, 1999 |page=45 |first=John L. |last=Mitchell |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2021}}</ref> Armenian, Chinese, and Mayan symbols are depicted on granite pavers. Some wall panels display historic photographs of the neighborhood; others have depictions of fossils discovered during excavation of the station.<ref name=sunday>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896787/the-los-angeles-times/ |title=Fare Includes Art and History |work=Los Angeles Times – Sunday Calendar |date=June 6, 1999 |pages=5, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896993/the-los-angeles-times/ 49], [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896894/the-los-angeles-times/ 50] |first=Suzanne |last=Muchnic |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2021}}</ref> Sculptures of two [[Pacific Electric]] Red Cars hang over the platform from the mezzanine wall.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metro.net/about/art/artworks/untitled-sun/ |title=Untitled – Sun |publisher=Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |accessdate=March 19, 2021}}</ref>

Hollywood/Western station has a single [[island platform]] oriented east–west under Hollywood Boulevard, with a mezzanine above. The single station entrance and elevator are located in a plaza on the southeast corner of the intersection.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/red_hollywood_western.pdf |title=Hollywood Hollywood/Western /Western Connections |publisher=Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |accessdate=March 19, 2021 |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215045741/http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/red_hollywood_western.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> The station was designed by Escudero–Fribourg Architects, while [[May Sun]] designed the interior finish and artworks, which reflect the neighborhood's immigrant heritage.<ref name=sunday /> The walls and floors are covered by black, gray, and white tiles, with colorful highlights on the walls.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896272/the-los-angeles-times/ |title=Metro Rail's Hollywood Connection Gets Thumbs Up From Commuters |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=June 13, 1999 |page=45 |first=John L. |last=Mitchell |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2021 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323092044/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896272/the-los-angeles-times/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Armenian, Chinese, and Mayan symbols are depicted on granite pavers. Some wall panels display historic photographs of the neighborhood; others have depictions of fossils discovered during excavation of the station.<ref name=sunday>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896787/the-los-angeles-times/ |title=Fare Includes Art and History |work=Los Angeles Times – Sunday Calendar |date=June 6, 1999 |pages=5, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896993/the-los-angeles-times/ 49], [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896894/the-los-angeles-times/ 50] |first=Suzanne |last=Muchnic |via=Newspapers.com |accessdate=March 19, 2021 |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323092059/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/73896787/the-los-angeles-times/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Sculptures of two [[Pacific Electric]] Red Cars hang over the platform from the mezzanine wall.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metro.net/about/art/artworks/untitled-sun/ |title=Untitled – Sun |publisher=Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |accessdate=March 19, 2021 |archive-date=April 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413172722/https://www.metro.net/about/art/artworks/untitled-sun/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

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=== Connections ===

=== Connections ===

{{As of|2022|12|11|df=US}}, the following connections are available:<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2022 |title=B & D Line Timetable – Connections section |url=https://cdn.beta.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/08202420/802_TT_12-11-22.pdf |website=[[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] |page=2}}</ref>

{{As of|2022|12|11|df=US}}, the following connections are available:<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2022 |title=B & D Line Timetable – Connections section |url=https://cdn.beta.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/08202420/802_TT_12-11-22.pdf |website=[[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] |page=2 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |archive-date=December 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214204723/https://cdn.beta.metro.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/08202420/802_TT_12-11-22.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>

* [[Los Angeles Metro Bus]]: {{LA Metro route|180}}, {{LA Metro route|207}}, {{LA Metro route|217}}

* [[Los Angeles Metro Bus]]: {{LA Metro route|180}}, {{LA Metro route|207}}, {{LA Metro route|217}}


Revision as of 09:21, 23 March 2023

Hollywood/Western

B Line 

Hollywood/Western station platform
General information
Location5450 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
Coordinates34°06′05″N 118°18′33″W / 34.1015°N 118.3092°W / 34.1015; -118.3092
Owned byLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Platforms1island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsLos Angeles Metro Bus
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Bicycle facilitiesMetro Bike Share station,[1] racks and lockers[2]
History
OpenedJune 12, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-06-12)
Services
Preceding station Metro Rail Following station
Hollywood/Vine
toward North Hollywood
 B Line Vermont/Sunset
toward Union Station

Location

Map

Hollywood/Western station is an underground rapid transit station on the B Line of the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. It is located under Hollywood Boulevard at its intersection with Western Avenue. The station serves the East Hollywood area including Thai Town and Little Armenia.[3]

Station design

Mezzanine level of the station

Hollywood/Western station has a single island platform oriented east–west under Hollywood Boulevard, with a mezzanine above. The single station entrance and elevator are located in a plaza on the southeast corner of the intersection.[4] The station was designed by Escudero–Fribourg Architects, while May Sun designed the interior finish and artworks, which reflect the neighborhood's immigrant heritage.[5] The walls and floors are covered by black, gray, and white tiles, with colorful highlights on the walls.[6] Armenian, Chinese, and Mayan symbols are depicted on granite pavers. Some wall panels display historic photographs of the neighborhood; others have depictions of fossils discovered during excavation of the station.[5] Sculptures of two Pacific Electric Red Cars hang over the platform from the mezzanine wall.[7]

Service

Station layout

Hollywood/Western is a two-story station; the top level is a mezzanine with ticket machines while the bottom is the platform level. The station uses a simple island platform with two tracks.

G Street level Entrance/Exit
B1 Mezzanine Faregates, ticket machines, to Entrance/Exit
B2 Northbound ← B Line B Line toward North Hollywood (Hollywood/Vine)
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Southbound → B Line B Line toward Union Station (Vermont/Sunset) →

Hours and frequency

B Line trains run every day between approximately 4:30 a.m. and midnight. Trains operate every 12 minutes during peak hours. Early morning and night service is approximately every 20 minutes.[8]

Connections

As of December 11, 2022, the following connections are available:[9]

References

  1. ^ "Station Map". Metro Bike Share. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  • ^ "Secure Bike Parking on Metro" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  • ^ "Metro B Line (Red) Station Listing". Los Angeles Metrorail. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  • ^ "Hollywood Hollywood/Western /Western Connections" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  • ^ a b Muchnic, Suzanne (June 6, 1999). "Fare Includes Art and History". Los Angeles Times – Sunday Calendar. pp. 5, 49, 50. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ Mitchell, John L. (June 13, 1999). "Metro Rail's Hollywood Connection Gets Thumbs Up From Commuters". Los Angeles Times. p. 45. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ "Untitled – Sun". Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  • ^ "Metro B Line schedule". Metro. September 12, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  • ^ "B & D Line Timetable – Connections section" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. December 11, 2022. p. 2. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2022.

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