Hollywood/Highland station
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| Hollywood/Highland station | |
|---|---|
| Name | Hollywood/Highland |
| Address | Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue |
| Borough | Hollywood, Los Angeles |
| Owned | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
| Line | B Line (Los Angeles Metro) |
| Platforms | 1 island platform |
| Connections | Los Angeles Metro Bus, Hollywood Bowl shuttle |
| Structure | Underground |
| Opened | 2000 |
Hollywood/Highland station Hollywood/Highland station is a rapid transit station on the B Line (Los Angeles Metro) in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. It serves as a major access point for visitors to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Dolby Theatre, and Kodak Theatre-era attractions, offering subterranean service beneath Hollywood Boulevard and connections to regional Los Angeles Metro Bus routes and shuttle services. The station interface ties into nearby cultural sites such as the Dolby Theatre, TCL Chinese Theatre, and commercial centers including the Hollywood & Highland Center and El Capitan Theatre.
Overview
The station sits under the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue adjacent to the retail and entertainment complex developed by the TrizecHahn Corporation and later managed by Madison Marquette and MacFarlane Partners. It is owned and operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, connecting riders from communities including Downtown Los Angeles, Universal City, North Hollywood, and suburbs served via the Red Line legacy network. Tourists and commuters use the station to reach landmarks such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Capitol Records Building, the Hollywood Bowl, and entertainment venues that host events affiliated with the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and touring productions by companies like Disney Theatrical Group.
History
Planning for the subway alignment that includes the station traces to transit initiatives promoted by figures linked to the Federal Transit Administration funding programs and civic planning by the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation. Construction during the 1990s involved contractors who previously worked on projects like the Metro Red Line extension and drew attention from civic leaders including members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and mayors such as Richard Riordan and James Hahn. The station opened as part of the extension funded through local sales tax measures including Measure R (Los Angeles County) precursor policies and federal grants, aligning with transit expansions contemporaneous with projects like the Long Beach Transit Mall upgrades and the expansion of the Metrolink (California) system. Over time the station saw upgrades paralleling system-wide improvements undertaken by Metro under leadership including Art Leahy and later executives who oversaw modernization programs similar to those at Union Station (Los Angeles) and 7th Street/Metro Center.
Station layout and design
The station features an island platform configuration beneath a multi-level retail plaza designed by architects with experience on projects like Gehry Partners, LLP and firms that contributed to transit stations such as Anshen+Allen. The interior includes wayfinding and public art installations consistent with programs promoted by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and commissions similar to works found at Wilshire/Vermont and 5th Street/Metro Center. Escalators and elevators provide access to street-level portals near the Hollywood & Highland Center and link to pedestrian corridors used by visitors to the Dolby Theatre and patrons attending premieres at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Structural elements reflect tunneling techniques employed on other projects like the Sepulveda Transit Corridor proposals and safety systems parallel to standards at San Francisco Municipal Railway stations and New York City Subway upgrades.
Services and connections
The station is served by the B Line (Los Angeles Metro) offering frequent rail service toward Union Station (Los Angeles) and the North Hollywood station. Surface connections include multiple Los Angeles Metro Bus routes, private shuttle connections to the Hollywood Bowl, and regional services linked with providers like Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Beach Cities Transit, and event shuttles coordinated with Eventbrite-listed performances. The intermodal access complements bicycle infrastructure supported by organizations like Metro Bike Share and secure bicycle parking policies promoted by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Safety and security rely on collaborations between Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and Metro Transit Enforcement units.
Ridership and operations
Ridership at the station peaks during events tied to the Academy Awards, award season celebrations, and film premieres at venues such as the Dolby Theatre and El Capitan Theatre, drawing patrons from cities including Burbank, Glendale, Santa Monica, and Pasadena. Daily boardings reflect patterns similar to other high-tourism stations like Times Square–42nd Street (IRT), with operator timetables coordinated by Metro planners using performance metrics comparable to those applied in evaluations at 7th Street/Metro Center and Wilshire/Western. Operations incorporate fare collection systems upgraded alongside projects influenced by vendors such as INIT and fare policies linked to the Transit Ridership Initiative and regional transportation plans developed by the Southern California Association of Governments.
Nearby landmarks and development
Immediate landmarks include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, El Capitan Theatre, and the Hollywood & Highland Center. Cultural institutions and media companies in proximity include Paramount Pictures, Netflix, Warner Bros. Studios, and historic sites such as the Pantages Theatre and Capitol Records Building. Urban development initiatives around the station involve stakeholders like Latham & Watkins-advised developers, investment from firms such as CBRE and JLL, and municipal planning by the Los Angeles Department of City Planning integrating transit-oriented development models seen in projects near Civic Center/Grand Park and Arts District revitalizations. The station area hosts festivals and parades organized by entities including the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and draws filming activity coordinated with the California Film Commission.