If they design it right the legacy subway tech can do 40tph with the right signalling. Though a more modern automated line with all the works would be nice!

So Alternatives 1 and 2 would be utter madness? I take it they have a very good chance of being chosen then ...

For clarification about the difference between alternatives 4/5 and 6, 4 and 5 are automated heavy metro, whereas alternative 6 is the traditional "subway" rolling stock you see on Red and Purple lines that are driver operated. There was a good turnout at the Scoping Meeting today, 1/11. The presentation was pretty lightweight and didn't get into specifics about capacity, ridership, frequency, or cost. The public comments were nearly unanimous against the monorail, as well as in favor of a UCLA on-campus stop. As expected, all the neighborhood council reps voiced "concern" about an elevated alignment, favoring alternatives 5 and 6. A lot of people preferred the alternative 6 alignment in the valley (down Van Nuys) but with automated metro instead of driver-operated metro, as well as an Expo line connection at Sepulveda (which will save a few minutes when transferring to the rest of the system by being a stop further inland). However a few folks toward the end who aren't on neighborhood committees and HOA boards towards the end expressed a preference for the elevated option in the valley, with reasons given such as spurring ToD, "self-advertisement" of the system, and providing shade. As expected there were a couple folks that expressed concern for "having enough parking", as well as a couple folks who were against yet more car infrastructure / parking. Even if you leave spoken comments at the meeting, be sure to send in written comments as well. And if you couldn't make it, there's still one more meeting on the 22nd! The confusing thing about this stage of the process is that even though these alternatives were chosen for the Public Scoping period, in the Environmental Review phase following this, more alternatives that what are presented here can be studied based on input received from public comments during Scoping. So be sure to not limit your comments to simply choosing one or more of the alternatives, but also include what elements of the alternatives you want studied.

It is good to see an update for which action can be taken! I am, however, disappointed by the lack of Beverly Hills Streetcar lines in the proposal. Could you comment on this? (/s)

As much I like alternative 5 I know that won't happen due to the price and the angry homeowners of that area. Alternative 4 seems the likley winner since it doesn't require to dig holes in the valley but hopefully this project starts as soon as possible, and hopefully no monorail because those will be insane to maintain

Personally, I think ALT #4 is most likely the winner, the less they dig, more money will be saved. The only downside being is people living within/aside the proposed stations. Other than that, I hope things with Metro will go smoothly.

No way I’m letting monorail win here

It would be super intresting if they had an outside subway heavy rail station, kind of like new york, I would vote on a on-campus stop at UCLA, it would be a game changer for the students and for Westwood village visitors, such as myself :)

Alternative 4 seems like the most logical.

The heavy rail is the only option here because we need the speed to get to the Westwood area from the SFV faster. Also I wish they added a station by the Getty Center but that looks unlikely.

I'm so glad to have you back! Been fiending for some more LA Metro content

Alas, I doubt public comment from someone living on the other side of the country whose never even been to LA will hold much weight, but I'll be sure to watch this saga unfold closely.

I prefer the heavyrail options Alt 4 and 5 would be perfect.

Return of the King

omgomgomgomg he's back

I don't know what Sherman Oaks homeowners would be mad about. Whatever plan is chosen won't be completed until all of us have long been dead. Metro works in geologic time.

I hope a particular episode of a 1990s television programme recieves reruns in the Los Angeles soon

Thanks for the info about how to write in - I took a second to drop them a line. Hopefully other LA natives can do the same.

LA is a great city

i was just watching your last video for like the 5th time

Sent them a comment, thanks for the video

good to see you're still active!

Watching from the outside the US, the only proper solution is Sylmar to LAX heavy rail. Build it in stages, yes. But build it. Northern parts will have low ridership in the beginning, but with densification it will become sensible. Insisting on microoptimizations has cost your city more than what would be gained in economies of scale with building heavy rail.

Yooo, I was literally looking at your Twitter today trying to find any updates on when the next video would be released. And then this, it's a blessing!

Thanks Nick Andert! Just sent my email to LA Metro in support of option 4. Now how can we get the Purple Line to Santa Monica? Once the Sepulveda Line reaches Expo, Expo Line likely be overcrowded between Santa Monica and Sepulveda. A Purple Line extension (With stops at Bundy, 15th, and Expo's Downtown Santa Monica Station) should fix this.

option 5 is the best for the long run.

Always a good day when you post! Keep up the great work!

The only reason the BYD proposals are being entertained is that US civil engineering firms (including Bechtel) are incapable of completing a project even close to budget or on schedule. (Proposal 6 makes the most sense.)

Did something happen with the audio on this one? The music is very screechy

Great videos keep it up this is great never knew a bout this

I agree with the heavy rail but some think it’s heavy rail or nothing and don’t agree with that.

My preference is totally option 4, but with Ventura station being moved underground since it's south of the 101 freeway and I don't see them building even higher than the 101 freeway that's already above the Sepulveda If not because of cost and time, option 5 may be feasible too 🤔🤔🤔

This is an exciting project and Angelinos need metro lines that transport them to their destinations safe, fast, and comfortably. I like alternative 6 but it will be very costly due to underground construction, but it will eliminate push back from home associations. I actually like to get more information and attend public hearings when it is available.

Great video, thanks for what you do, but do you need the background music?

Surprised you haven't done a video on the options that were refined for the SW Santa Ana (name pending) Line.

I love your videos but can you please lower the volume of the cacophonous background music in your future videos? The music competes with your voice and I can barely understand what you're saying. An example of this can be heard at around the 2:18 mark of this video.

Would you be able go lower the background music in your future videos? This one was very hard to hear your voice over it

Will any of us live long enough to see this completed?

Option 3 for the win unless you also want to run express trains via the tunnel from the suburban regional lines to Santa Clarita

3 and 4 are better

Maybe I'm missing something but why create 2 lines along Van Nuys Blvd in the SFV instead of running the Sepulveda line all the way to San Fernando for a single transfer w Metrolink? The way they're proposing it, anyone from the desert going to WLA, or from the North SFV BRT line to WLA, will require 2 transfers. Why is 2 separate lines the best solution?

The music is too loud and overpowers the voice.

6!

Just put it along the 405. We already have the land. It’s the most heavily traveled freeway in America yet no rapid transit. Bury it as much as possible. Neighbors can’t complain. From LAX to Sherman oaks. Stations at HH Parkway, Culver City, blue line, Santa Monica Blvd., Wilshire-Westwood then Sepulveda. OK I’ve just saved the taxpayers millions of dollars in the cost of a study and years in delays. 😊