Expo/La Brea station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | April 28, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Los Angeles Metro Rail network |
| Products | Light rail transit service |
Expo/La Brea station is an elevated light rail facility on the E Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Situated above the crossing of Exposition Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in the West Adams district, this station functions as an important transit hub in Los Angeles.
The station received the official designation Expo/La Brea/Ethel Bradley on October 10, 2015, in tribute to Ethel Bradley, spouse of former Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley.
History
The site originally served as a stop on the Los Angeles and Independence and Pacific Electric lines until the closure of the Santa Monica Air Line on September 30, 1953. Following a prolonged period of inactivity, it was fully reconstructed and reopened on April 28, 2012, as part of the Expo Line, with regular operations commencing two days later on April 30, 2012.
Connections
As of , available connections include:
- LADOT DASH: Crenshaw
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: ,
Noteworthy locations nearby
Within walking distance from the station is:
Station artwork
The artwork titled LA Metro Lotería, designed by artist Jose Lozano, features imagery inspired by LA's Metro system presented in the style of a traditional Lotería card game.