Construction Officially Begins Today on Phase 2 of Expo Line

A Map of Expo Line, Phase 2 (Screenshot/Metro)

We think we can, we think we can: The Expo Line's Phase 2, which extends light rail transportation from Culver City to Santa Monica, is going to happen, and things are getting going this morning. A groundbreaking event is being held to officially mark the beginning of construction on the project.

Phase 1 of the line, which starts alongside the Blue Line at Pico in Downtown, is currently under construction. Phase 2 is expected to open in 2015. Just don't call it the Aqua Line, you dig?

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By Lindsay William-Ross in News on September 12, 2011 9:20 AM

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jennix

Now if we can only get them to make good on the bike path they promised to put alongside the train....

destroy_all_humans

never expected it within my lifetime :)

328la

I don't understand the Cheviot Hills people. Before you bought your house, did you see the train tracks running through the neighborhood? Obviously you didn't do your "due diligence" when buying your house. That's your problem.

RedMercury

Well, let's see. I buy the house and ask about the railroad tracks and I'm told the line is abandoned. Silly me, I don't assume that they may runs trains over an abandoned line.

S_grant

At no time were the tracks abandoned. You should have made some inquires with the City and the MTA. That's your fault. You listen to a crooked real estate agent, you suffer the consequences. Personal responsibility. Take it.

MostlyDifferent

Suffer the consequences? Living close to a rail line is a benefit, especially a new rail line!

James Bean

Yea but their justification for holding up a major transportation project that benefits the whole city was entirely lame;

"GASP! Our children will have to learn how to cross rail road tracks safely!"