The closure of Traxx underscores the struggle Union Station is facing as it finds itself at a crossroads.
For two decades, Traxx was a top draw at Union Station — an Art Deco-themed restaurant with white linen tablecloths and a mahogany bar that reflected the history and architectural grandeur of its home.this month after struggling to compete with myriad upscale bars and eateries in a resurgent downtown Los Angeles. “It’s a younger market now. They want to drink and hang out in a cool place,” former server Paul Kanemitsu said of the decline in customers. “We’re a little more mature.
Passengers file through the main lobby of Los Angeles Union Station, celebrating its 80th anniversary. Union Station sits in the shadow of downtown Los Angeles. Clockwise from top left: Passengers file through the main lobby of Union Station; the station features original signage on the train platforms; passengers file off from the train platforms; Union Station sits in the shadow of downtown Los Angeles.
The transportation agency has spent more than $21 million since 2013 on efforts to beautify and restore the depot. Improvements have included the installation of heat and air conditioning, as well as the cleaning of 268 leather chairs in the waiting area. Still underway are updates to the walkways and lighting, a redesign of the landscape to resemble the original plantings and the implementation of a system to accommodate the visually impaired.
“These are ways to reactivate the station for people to experience it as a transit place and a destination,” said Jenna Hornstock, a Metro executive officer.
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