Metro to LAX Takes Another Step Toward Becoming a Reality

 

Steve Hymon from Metro’s The Source reports today that the Metro Board of Directors unanimously approved the final environmental impact report for the Crenshaw/LAX line, (The gold-ish line on the map to the right) which will run 8.5 miles between the Green Line and the Expo Line along along Crenshaw Boulevard, Florence Avenue, and Aviation Boulevard.

The Crenshaw/LAX Line, scheduled to open in 2018, will include an elevated station at Aviation and Century boulevards, but will still be more than one mile to the LAX terminals. Both Metro and the City of Los Angeles have studies underway looking into the best way to connect the Aviation & Century station to LAX. The City of LA is considering a people mover between the station and the airport, while Metro is looking into a rail connection.

The majority of funding for the project is coming from Measure R, the half-cent sales tax increase approved by Los Angeles County voters in 2008. The biggest remaining hurdle for the project will be budget approval. According to the article: “Metro officials say the estimated cost of the project is currently $30 million to $50 million more than the $1.7 billion in funding available. Officials are seeking to bring down the cost through the design and preliminary engineering that is underway.”

 

Full Artice at Metro’s The Source

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