Project 3/18/2009
Los Angeles MTA to obtain feedback on downtown regional connector
Later this month, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will launch a series of public scoping meetings for the Regional Connector Transit Corridor Project.
The proposed line would connect the Metro Gold, Blue and Expo lines through downtown L.A., providing continuous service between the light-rail lines to improve regional mobility, minimize transfers and reduce station crowding, LACMTA said.
The scoping meetings mark the start of the draft environmental review process, under which the agency will evaluate two proposed routes: one at-grade and one underground.
During the meetings, the public can comment on the project purpose, alternatives, and potential effects of construction and operations that should be considered during the environmental review.
Comments
Interurbans wrote re: Los Angeles MTA to obtain feedback on downtown regional connector
on 3/18/2009 1:08:05 PM
This is a much needed project that should be moved to the top of the list. The current system requires transferring twice which frequently adds 10 plus minutes to a trip. It will also make accesses to several downtown locations more covenant. With the opening of the Expo line and the Foothill Extension of the Gold line it will be difficult for Union Station and the 7th St Metro Station to handle the expanded service. This is a must project and it should be built ASAP as a subway with the connection to the Gold Line at First and Alameda below grade as to avoid saver congestion of traffic movement with restrictions if the connection is at grade.
