L.A. Metro board approves Leimert Park subway station

[marmar]

L.A. Metro board members on Thursday approved funding for a new, underground $80 million Metro rail station in Leimert Park. It will be part of the upcoming Crenshaw Light Rail line.

The action comes a day after the L.A. City Council committed $40 million in Measure R funds for the station in the culturally historic African American community. And now, the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it will fund the rest, which in total, amounts to $120 million.

Outgoing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pushed to make this happen, along with L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, who sponsored the motion. MTA members voted in favor, 10 to 1. Metro plans to choose a contractor for the project next month.

Community members say they’re happy leaders are planning a Leimert Park station. But some are concerned a train through the neighborhood could pose a safety hazard and hurt businesses. That's why they say they're pushing for an 11-block subway tunnel along the Crenshaw line. ..................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/23/37396/la-metro-board-approves-leimert-park-subway-statio

[kestrel91316]

1. Meanwhile, I notice that they STILL can't seem to get light rail/subway service

all the way to LAX. People will STILL have to use those stupid, inefficient shuttles.