Hollywood/Western station

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Hollywood/Western
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Hollywood/Western station platform
General information
Location5450 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
Coordinates 34°06′05″N118°18′33″W / 34.1015°N 118.3092°W / 34.1015; -118.3092
Owned by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Connections Los Angeles Metro Bus
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Bicycle facilities Metro Bike Share station, [1] racks and lockers [2]
History
OpenedJune 12, 1999 (1999-06-12)
Passengers
FY 20242,508 (avg. wkdy boardings) [3]
Services
Preceding station LAMetroLogo.svg Metro Rail Following station
Hollywood/Vine B Line Vermont/Sunset
Location
Hollywood/Western station

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. [4]

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Station design

Mezzanine level of the station Los Angeles Metro, Hollywood-Western, Upper Floor View (HSY-approved).jpg
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. [5] The station was designed by Escudero–Fribourg Architects, while May Sun designed the interior finish and artworks, which reflect the neighborhood's immigrant heritage. [6] The walls and floors are covered by black, gray, and white tiles, with colorful highlights on the walls. [7] 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. [6] Sculptures of two Pacific Electric Red Cars hang over the platform from the mezzanine wall. [8]

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.

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. [9]

Connections

As of September 10,2023, the following connections are available: [10]

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