Subway to the Sea Get Approval for Next Steps

Today marks a significant day in the advancement of key transportation projects in the L.A. region. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors authorized four major transportation projects to move forward to their next phase of work. According to the Metro Media Relations department, "The Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study is the proposed extension of the Metro Purple and/or Red Line subway to Santa Monica. In addition to the No Build and Transportation Systems Management Alternatives, the Board approved two build alternatives for further environmental review and preliminary engineering: a Metro Purple Line extension via Wilshire Boulevard and another that also includes a spur from the Metro Red Line in Hollywood via Santa Monica Boulevard. " Also, the Orange Line to the Chatsworth got its environmental impact report passed and can now move to the design phase.