Infrastructurist
5. Los Angeles Red Line Phase III
Downtown Los Angeles is separated from the San Fernando Valley by the Santa Monica Mountains, which made major tunneling necessary for any major rapid transit expansion between the two. To extend the city's Red Line Metro north from Hollywood to North Hollywood, a $1.3 billion megaproject requiring twin bored tunnels.
Though L.A. has many transit projects being planned, this Red Line will be the last heavy rail line to be built until the Subway to the Sea is constructed. The region's priority is cheaper light rail. (Note: The project was completed six months ahead of schedule, and on budget.)
Image: LightRailNow
5. Los Angeles Red Line Phase III
Downtown Los Angeles is separated from the San Fernando Valley by the Santa Monica Mountains, which made major tunneling necessary for any major rapid transit expansion between the two. To extend the city's Red Line Metro north from Hollywood to North Hollywood, a $1.3 billion megaproject requiring twin bored tunnels.
Though L.A. has many transit projects being planned, this Red Line will be the last heavy rail line to be built until the Subway to the Sea is constructed. The region's priority is cheaper light rail. (Note: The project was completed six months ahead of schedule, and on budget.)
Image: LightRailNow