Metro Board adopts Final Environmental documents for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor light rail project Analysis
Wednesday, 30 Nov -0001 12:00
"Once completed, the new light rail line will connect residents of South LA to Downtown and provide all Angelenos a new transit option to Los Angeles International Airport," said Los Angeles Mayor and MTA Board Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa.
"This is a historic moment," said Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board member Mark Ridley-Thomas. "For 25 years, community leaders have worked to make a high-quality light rail line a reality. This was the dream of Julian Dixon, of Diane Watson, of Mayor Tom Bradley and many, many others. Today's vote means we're ready to start right away -- not 15 years from now as originally was slated to happen. We're not done pushing forward, we're still working to see that the Crenshaw-to-LAX line ultimately includes a station at Leimert Park Village, but from many vantage points, in terms of job opportunities, economic development and improved mobility and transportation, today is a day to celebrate."
Metro is proceeding with preliminary engineering and refining costs.
Later this fall, the Metro Board will consider the life-of-project budget. The total funding available for the project is $1.715 billion.
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation estimates that the rail line will generate approximately 15,100 jobs directly related to the project.
The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project light rail line will connect the Expo Line to the Metro Green Line with six stations. The project connects downtown Los Angeles and the Westside with the South Bay and the LAX area. It provides critical linkages for the region's residents, employees, and national and international visitors.
"This is a historic moment," said Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board member Mark Ridley-Thomas. "For 25 years, community leaders have worked to make a high-quality light rail line a reality. This was the dream of Julian Dixon, of Diane Watson, of Mayor Tom Bradley and many, many others. Today's vote means we're ready to start right away -- not 15 years from now as originally was slated to happen. We're not done pushing forward, we're still working to see that the Crenshaw-to-LAX line ultimately includes a station at Leimert Park Village, but from many vantage points, in terms of job opportunities, economic development and improved mobility and transportation, today is a day to celebrate."
Metro is proceeding with preliminary engineering and refining costs.
Later this fall, the Metro Board will consider the life-of-project budget. The total funding available for the project is $1.715 billion.
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation estimates that the rail line will generate approximately 15,100 jobs directly related to the project.
The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project light rail line will connect the Expo Line to the Metro Green Line with six stations. The project connects downtown Los Angeles and the Westside with the South Bay and the LAX area. It provides critical linkages for the region's residents, employees, and national and international visitors.
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