The Los Angeles Railway streetcar system served the area in the earlier part of the 20th century.

Then in 2008 it was endorsed by Councilman José Huizar as part of his Bringing Back Broadway initiative, providing it an influential backer.

[1] In May 2011, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the city of Los Angeles, and several stakeholders began conducting studies and holding public meetings to explore the feasibility of restoring streetcar service downtown.

[2] According to Metro the streetcar restoration effort would further the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles's Historic Core and connect people to employment centers, shopping districts, civic resources, cultural institutions, historic landmarks and entertainment venues within the project study area.

[7] In July 2018, the city of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering released the Environmental Assessment for public comment.