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When will the Expo Line open?
The Expo Line is scheduled to open
in 2010.
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How
long will it take for passengers to travel between
Downtown Los Angeles and Culver City?
The estimated travel time is less
than 30 minutes.
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What is the route of the Expo Line?
The Expo Line primarily travels
on the old Exposition railroad right-of-way. The Expo
Line shares two stations with the Metro Blue line: 7th
St/Metro Center Station and Pico Station. New stations
will be built at:
- 23rd Street / Flower
- Jefferson
/ Flower
- USC/Expo Park / Exposition
- Vermont / Exposition
- Western / Exposition
- Crenshaw / Exposition
- La
Brea / Exposition
- La Cienega / Exposition
- Venice / Robertson
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What
is the total cost of the Expo Line to Culver City?
The total cost of the Expo
Line from Downtown LA to Culver City is $868 million.
The Metro Board has approved full funding for this
project, which includes a combination of state, federal
and local funds.
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What
is the construction timeframe?
Construction started in October
2006 with utility relocation. Major construction
activities started in the Summer of 2007.
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When
will the design be completed?
The design will be completed
by the end of 2008.
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What
urban design elements will be included in this project?
In addition to landscaping
along the corridor, this project will feature public
art at the stations, a bikeway, lighting and other
station amenities.
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Will
trees and plants be replaced?
Yes, there will be extensive
landscaping along the alignment. Various trees, shrubs,
vines and groundcover are all being considered during
the design process.
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Will
the trains run at street level?
The trains will run at street
level along most of the Expo Line route. There are
four exceptions: an undercrossing between Jefferson
Boulevard and Trousdale Parkway and elevated stations
over La Brea Avenue, La Cienega Boulevard and Venice/Robertson.
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Will
the Expo Line include soundwalls?
Sound barriers will be provided
where required to meet Federal Transit Administration
noise regulations.
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How
tall will the sound walls be?
The sound walls will range
in height from four to eight feet depending on the
location.
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Will
parking be available along the Exposition Line?
Yes. Approximately 1,500 parking
spaces will be divided among three stations: Crenshaw,
La Cienega, and Venice/Robertson.
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How
do I find out more about the project or get involved?
The Exposition Construction
Authority holds community
meetings along the alignment.
Meeting dates and locations will be post on our website.
For additional information
you may contact us at (213) 922-EXPO (3976). We
will be happy to provide you with additional information
about the project or notify you of the next community
meeting.
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