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Los Angeles County Mebnpolitan Transportation Authority Mid- CitylWestside Transit Corridor • Draft Environmental Impact StatementIReport

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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Please \l$fllhis page to submit your comments about the Draft Environmental Impa;! StatementIReport (DE1SlEIR) on the MId-CltylWestside Transft CorridQr. You may discuss any aspect of the project in which you are intere$l9(t

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City Rail: its time has come

~ fiSCAl. Y'IWI., Congrms approprialed $6,3 billion fOr tTlUlsit, Ibe

""Iiority fOr steel wbeds on str:d mils. The Class 1 railroads in Ibe U.S. in 1999, fOr comparison, invested $6.2 billion in capital projects. Last year. some 1000".,... passeDll"T can were d"'i1o'Cf'<:<! in North

Amori<:a, morc than 80% 10 city systems. New transil systemS an: being built in at least one city a Y""'" Cities in Western stales that had utterly SQlI,pped original systems are ncapitulaq them from scratch.

About II decade ago, I mentioned 10 Jin> Ozment-then Rio Grande', Consttuctitm EngIneer. now a transpot1ation consultant, and a longtime advoca", of commuter rail-that Dc:nw:r's lighl-rall system """"""" a mere docontioD. "'These people will never IPve up their fuur·wh..,I-drivt:s: I said. Den_'s Regional1'htnsportation District has .....,., grown into a """ system with 30,500 ~ ri<:I<:r>, with big <::q)aII$iOI>$ under way.

Not so long ago, raIlll'lllnS:it systemS bad to he sold to sb:pticaI-= by trarI$p<>rIation p\anners who saw pr;octica1l!mtts 10 fI:-eoew;ay ""I"">sian and mayors worried they wouldn't get a share of fedc!:aI S);MIlIding. Now rail hnsit'. growth is at last as mueh drivm by ri<:I<:r>.

"An SIN: saY" rlDl, "costs about 45 cents a mile to operate. Adding the cost of parking downtown, transit has become a I"""",,,,,,,,",, .solution.·

We wouId he ~ to Ignon: rail transit any \cmp:t; Beginning this issuf! .... bring you the monthly column "City Rail" to """"" coDUll1lter· rail S)'lIIems, OIl which we've always ~ and the trMsit systf!l1lS "'" """""'L Our coIwnnist is G. Mac Sebree, former puh&ber of ln1aurbatI Pta:; aod """""'" rail mag:mnes, aod aJso " longtime advocato of transit.

Note to Jin> <mnemt.: I __ """",g about Iight·rail systems,

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Los Angel6!$ Cou!1ty Melropolitan Transportation AuthCll'ily \\lid- CitylWes1slde Transil. Corridor ' Draft EnvIroomentallmpact Slatemenl/Repon

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U,S, Depar1menl of TraIl$portalion Federal TransH AdminlSlmtion

Please USEithls pagEl \0 submit your comments about the Draft Environmenlallmpact S1a,emenVReport (DEISlEIR) on the Mld-CltyJWostside Tl'BIlSiI Corridor. You may discUS$ any aspect 011l1e project In which you are interested.

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I am a resident of the Westwood Garden Ollie Organi2alion and I DO NOT SUPfJlR.T J I ALI 3 I SUPQRT ALI. 1

There Is a proven ridership on Wilshire. The Wilshire Rapid Bus can not keep l "<up with the demand. J It tl1lvels through activity centers that service the people of 1.05 Angeles and J ~u~ J

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Exposition Blvd. does not do that.. .

The Expo ROW goes through neighborhoods, The detour on Expo proved that going through commercial Zones and not nsaighbgrhpods Increases the ridership.

Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commerdal than residential areas it should not be developed.

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW parallel each other In Santa Monica. If you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two repld lines to it and Venice none.

Mitigating the negattve Impact Expo ROW will have on residential neighborhoods will be too costly. Money ciln better be used on Wilshire.

Develop the route that services more people.

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Los Angeles County ..... lropDIiIan Transport..tion Authority Mid- CltylWestside Tr.II1Sit CClITidor

u.s. Department ofT~ Federal Transit AdmirlisllatiOh

0nIft EnWonmenlai Impact SlaIementlReport

COMMENTS Please ... 1IIiI page ID submit YDur commants about the Draft Environmentallmpacl StalemanllReport (DElS/ElR) on the Micl-CliyIWBStsidI Transit CDnidDr. You may disCU$S any aspect of the project in WhidI you are ~

I am a resident of the West of Westwood HOA and I support Alt. 1. "J Buses are more flexible. Rail is fixed. Buses can deviate from the line to J 'aVOid sensitive areas such as schools and homes rail cannot.

There is a proven ridership on Wilshire. The Wilshire Rapid Bus can not keep --, .5 up with the demand. ..-l

It travels through activity centers that service the people of Los Angeles and] ~uri~. q Exposition Blvd. does not do that.

The Expo ROW goes through neighborhoods. The detour on Expo proved that going through Commercial Zones and not neighborhOods increases the ridership.

Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commercial than residential . areas It should not be developed,

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW parallel each other in Santa Monica. If you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two rapid lines to it and Venice none.

Mitigating the negative impact Expo ROW will have on residential neighborhoods will be too costly. Money can better be used on Wilshire.

Develop the route that services more people, ') I

(II "_IV. please continue your commems on !he _1118 Side 01 thiS paper.)

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David M1eger, Project Manager Las Angeles County MfA One GiJbi.w1lV Plm HIli StDp 95-22-5 Las Angeles, california 90012

MillY ,2001

In 1'11: Draft ErMronl'l'M!l'lbll Impact Statement. Mid-city/Wesl$Ide Transit 0xrId0t

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MAY 212001

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lim II member at the West Las Angeles Japanese American Ci1iZl!ns U!ague AuJdIIary. . Our .) \ OI'IJiII'IizatIc)n hIlS been IICttve In this community for _ 40 )'eaf'5.

The issue of the proposed Exposition Uabt Rail ~ment in \he Sepu/'ll!dafPlco/[)cpOSI1IOn lrea J Is of great concern to me. This 11'1111 is tremendOusly Imp!lldl!d WIth heavy tnIffk: and this ..., i1ltanatiYe til the IJIl.'IXISII!!d project will at!8h! more traffic deIiJys, noise, vibrallOn. SIIft.t:y "-problems, and deslJ or the residential/pedestrian/community orientation at this _.

11115 A1lemi1tive J will_ cost $1.0 billIOn (Wd$hlre Bus Rapid TI'iIIlSIt plus Exposition Ught J) Rill Transit) lIS. $65'1 m~lion for AlIIlrI1atIve 2 (Wilshire IIRT plus fxpo5ItIon BRT)-- almost twice as much!

~= LA County MfA to drop AItema1Ive 3 (Wilshire BIlT + Elcpo LAT) from the proposed ) q-

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S· scs are more flexible, Rail i5 ftxed, Buses can devllte from the line to "). <-

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Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commerdal than resldentlal J " areas it should not be ,!XYeIoped.

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW parallel each other in Santa Monica. ] If you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two rapid lines to it and 7 Venice non.e.

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Los Angeles county Metropolitan Transportation Authority MId- CitylWe:SlSide Transit Corridor

U.S. Department of TransportatIOn Federal Transit Administration

Draft Environmentallmpad Slalement/Report

COMMENTS Please \.$8 this page 10 submit your comments about the Draft Envimnmentallmpac\ StatementJReport (DElSlEIR) on ItM! Mid-CIlyNVeslside Transit Conidor. YOI,I may dillcUS$ any aspect 01 \he project in which you are interested.

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COMMENTSPage 967

DavId H".eger, Project Mll'laget lOs Angeles County HT A one GatewiIy Plaza Hall SIIDp 99-22-5 los Angele!, calil'omla 90012

May ,2001

In Ill: Draft EnvIronmentilllmpllCt Stittemen~ Mid-City/West5ide TI1IIISit Corridor

Deer Mr. M".e:ger:

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SCANNED IN RMC

I am • member d the West lOs Anqeles Japanese American Otlzens Lague Auxiliary. OUr organizalkln has ban active III this COOImunity few aver 040 yell'S.

The issue of the proposed ~ bl9bt !!til Segment in the SepuIveda/PlIXI/E'.IIpOSItIOn a .... J 1$ at great coocem ID me. This are. is tremendously Impacted with heevy ITalftc and this .... iJltematlYe ID the proposed PI t>jed: WIll a'eIIIl8 men trafflc: dieIays, 1'lOI5e, ~tlliJlIOil, SIIfdy <... 1lI'ObIems, II'Id c\e$tioy the re51leliliallpedeSlllan/ammunlty orientatIOn of thIS anY.

This A1tematiYe 3 will also cost $1.0 billion (WIlshire EIwi Rllpid Tnlnslt plus &position Ught J"? RaIl Transit) YS. $654 million for AIterNIttve 2 (Wilshire BRT plus &position BIU)-- almost ;>

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~; LA Qlunty NT!' ID $"op AlIl!matiYe 3 (Wilshire BRT + Expo \.11.1) from the poposed J t Slnc::eretv,

COMMENTSPage 968

MAY 24 2001

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David M'KIgI!!', Project Manager LtlS Angeles County MT A One Gateway PlWl Hall StDp 99-22-5 los Angeles. calil'omla 90012

,.,.,y /1, 2001

In re: Dnft Em/tronmentallmpact Statement, Mid-Oty/Westside TrMSit ec.11dor

Dear Mr. Mleger:

1l1l1I II member d the West Los An!Jl!le$ Japanese AtneriCan CiUzens League AUldlllllY. Our Of9iItIilllUan has baen IIdiwIIn ttlis mmmunitY rot aver 40 years.

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The issue fir the proposed ExPosition Ugbt Rail ~t ill the Sepulw:da/Pklo(flcposItJon area J IS d great COI"Ia!m to me. ThIS iIf'9 is tremendOusly Impac:ied WIth heIIVY traft'k lind thIS altl!!mative to the ~ Plt\ied will aeate more traftlc cIeI~.1IIII!Ie, vilxllllllll, smtv ~ ptObIems, and desVoy the resldentlal/pedeStllanltummulltty oriefltaaoo1 d this ....

This Altem.ttve 3 will also cost $1.0 billion (WIlshire Bus Rapid TrilnsIt plus Expo$ItIQn Ught R.ld Trilnslt) ys. $65-4 mMliOn rot AItI!!rrt/lUYe 2 (Wilshire BRT plus ExpasitIan BR1)-- almost twice as muCh!

1 urge LA County MTA ID crop Alb!mlltlve 3 (Wilshire IJRT + EXpo Ul.T) from Ihe PlOP"secI project.

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COMMENTSPage 969

David Mieger, Project Min. Los Angetes county MTA one GilteWay PlIIZI Mall StDp 99-22-5 Los Angeles, califcmla 90012

May'}/ , 2001

In re: DnIft Envtronmental Impact 5tIIten'Ient, MicI·Oty/West5k1e TrllnSit: COOIdor

Dear Mr. Mieger:

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11m II rnenbeJ" of the West lOS Angeles Japanese American Otizens League Auxiliary. Our J orgllniutlon has ban II(ii¥e In this community 'or fNf!I 40 years.

The issue of the propc:Ised f:lrtx!<!lt!qn U!!ht Rail Segment in the Sepu~/Pko/Elq»s/tIon area ] 1$ of greilt concern lX:I me. ThIs area is tremendoUsly Im~ with heliVY tramc and this altamattve to the proposeo:I PI vjed will cno.all! more tr;ri'fic delavs, I'IClI!ie, vibnldon, saI\!.ty 2 problems, and desbot the raidenl1llf/predt:stJlan/axnmuntty OrieI'ItaUon of It\I$ area. ,

This AItetn.Jtive 3 will also IXISt $1.0 billion (WIlShire Bus Rapid Transit plus Exposition light ] Ran Transit) VI. $6S4 million for AllI!matlYe 2 (Wilshire BRT piU5 Expositlon BRn-' alnIO$l: 3 twice as mUch!

I urge LA County MTA trl drop AIIIlrnIdive :3 (Wilshire BRT + E'lq:Io LAT) from Ihe proposed ] L} projeCt.

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Los Angeles County Metropoillan Transportation Authority Mid- CllylWestside Transit Corridor Draft Environmental Impact StatemenllReport

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.... -I BI'I'l at·, .. ,· . -.'" the west of Westwood HOA and I support Alt. 1.

Buses <srI:" ... ~ "!' I'lexible. Rail Is nXed. Buses can deviate from the line to avoid $t"" ".' " 'reas such as schools and homes rail cannot.

There 15 , : . :''''·'11 ridershIp on WIlshire. The WIlshIre R.apld Bus can not keep up ""Ith .-. '.' 'Ind.

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The Exp!' ..,., .'1 "~es through neighborhoods_ The detour on expo proved that g011" 1 • ., Commercial Zones and not nelghborhQOds Increases the ,jder,,;

Until Exp/') r. 1 '/'.! , . detour travels through more commertial than residential areas It f,'-" • It be developed .

T/lp WlIs"';" If you dt"'·'" Venice n·'" .

•. <. 'If Bus and expo R.OW parallel each other In Santa Monica. . -'0 R.OW Santa Montca will have two rapid lines to It and

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IW1e-..J 2001

10601 Wilshire Boulevard, ~ __ Los Angeles, CA 90024

Mr. David Mieger, Project Manager Los Angeles County MT A, One Gateway Plaza Mail Stop 99-2-5, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger:

As a resident ofWUshire House, home to approximately 100 people and employer to over 80 J people, located at the intersection ofWIlshin: Boulevard and Wcstholme Avenue, I strongly oppose the proposed instaIlation of tile Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit (BRD by tile MTA.

I join with other re~idents of the Wilshire Boulevard Corridor (between Comstock IUId Westwood Boulevards) in emphasizing the fuet that speeding buses in exclusive llUIes will only add to the congestion of this heavily Uaveled Boulevard. Tile installation of a BRT system alon Wilshire Boulevard is a dangerous and destructive proposal. potenh ecrease in lanes fOf service vehicles, emergency vehicles and automobiles, to acconunodate the exclusive bus Janes, will only add to the existing dangerous turn conditions. frequency of cDUisions. trafJic noise, pollution, barely moving bumper-to bumper traffic IUId the number of frustrated drivers. It is wlmd j,,* to believe that the Wilshire BRT will be a solution to traffic congestion on this street as the Wr;d,ooe population 8lYWSj ga JVe sa ety enviro Impact 0 t propo on t residents and employees 0 t Corridor overwhelmingly outweighs its benefits. The time saved by the Rapid buses is minimal yet the hazard the buses present to the health and safety of this community are insurmountably massive. 10 , mcrease in pby . er to au omo drivers, pedestrians and residents, the noise, the increased pollution, the traffic upheaval,. the inevitable loss ofstreet parking, the impossible delivery conditions, and the inconvenience ofa 2-3 year construction project will undoubtedly have an adverse impact on property vaJues in this community. The Wilshire Corridor is one oftile most desirable and expensive residential areas in Los Angeles and should nol be so negatively impacted by a system destined to fiill!

I tmderstll.lld that the Exposition Light Rltil system has received overwilelming support from local citizens. I CIlCotnge you to consider proceeding with the instaDation of a Light Rail system along Exposition Boulevard. This is a much more sensible ahemative with the potential to genuinely relieve the traffic congestion as the Westside grows without being detrimental to this outstanding Westside residential community. Thank you for your consideration.

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The ExPO ROW goes through neighborhoods. The detour on Expo proved that going through Comrnerdal Zones and not nelgbhQrbqods increases the ridership.

Until Expo RO'W's detour travels through more commerdal than resident:i1Jl areas It should not be develOped. '

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. Mitigating the negative Impact Expo ROW will have on residential neighborhoods Wlltll be too costly. Money can better be used on Wilshire.

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David Hieger, Project Manager IJ)s Angeles COIInty MT A One Gateway Plaza Mall Sb:Ip 99-22-5 los AngeleS, Cllitomlll 90012

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In ~ DrlIIt EnYlronrnentilllmpac:t 5tItement,. Mid-Oty/Wesbide Transit COllldor

Dear Mr. Hieger:

I lim a member d the West los Angeles Japanese Arneri<:an Citizens league AwdIIary. Our tJI9iIniZlltkln hlIs been IClive In this ammunity for _ 40 years.

The issue d the propo$IId f'myiitioo light Raft Segment in the SepuIYeda/PkD/flcpCISIlIan area Is 01 great concem to me. This area is lremendolJ5lv Impacted with hea1Iy trlt'IIc and this iIItl:rniRiYe to the IlfOIICI$C:d project wIN create more trlfric dellIYS, noise, Yllnuon, safety problems, and des1I O'f the reskIef .1Ia1/J*de$b lan/oommunlty oriel .!allot! dINs ...

This Alternative 3 will also c:mt $1.0 billion (WIlshire Bus Rapid Transit plus ExpasItIon Light RaM Transit) '1$. $654 million for AltI!rn1Ittve 2 (Wilshire BRT plus ExpositIon BRT)- almast twICe lIS much!

J lI1JI! LA County MTA to dnJp Alternative :3 (Wtbhire BRT .. Elq» LAT) fn:Im the PliJPClSC project.

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LOS Angeles County Melropolilan Transportation Authority IN RMC U.S. Department of Transportation Mid- Cily/W estside Transit Conidor Federal TranSit Adminislralia; Draft Environmenlallmpact SlalemenVReport

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MAY 18 2001

DavId Hiegel', f'n:IjKt Hillnager Los Angeles County MTA One Gat e4111Y Plaza "all _99-22-5 Los Angeles, California 900 12

May .2001

tn re: Draft: envtronmental Impect Statement, Mid-oty/Westside Transit COIl kIor

Dear Mr. MiegeI':

I am 8 mernbet' of the West Los Angeles lIIpanese Americ:an CltIzens league Auxiliary. Our OI"!JllntzatlOn hIlS been actiYe In thiS community for rNf!I 40 years.

The iSsue of \he proposed Exposltign Yght Bail sevment in \he SepuM!Jda/Pico/Ex,posltlon area IS of great tD10!n1 ID me. This ill'ea is tremendously Iml)ld.ed with heavy traffic ,I'd this 1IIterm!tiYe b.'I the polJl)G5ed IHojtct wi! create lIICft.lriIflk:d$ys, !'IOIse. ~bnllkln. SIII1sy problems. and desCJ 0\' the resldentJill/pedestlian/aJrnmunlty orietItaaon of IhIS ar..a.

This AltenlaIi've 3 will also cost $1.0 billIOn (WIlshire BUs Rapid TranSit plus ExposItIon light Rail Transit) ¥s. $654 mnlion lOr AlteroatIYe 2 (Wibhlre 8I\T plus EJepositlon 8RT)- 0I111C151: twice as much!

1 urge ,LA County HrA to «op Altl!nllItIve ] (WIlshire IIRT + ElqXI LRT) ftom Ihe proposed projeCt.

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The Expo ROW goes; through neigh~orhoods. The detour on Expo proved that going through commercial zones and not nelahborhoods increases the ridership.

1~ Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commercial than. residential ] <f areas it should not be developed.

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo RpW parallel each other In Santa Monica. If you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two rapid lines to it and Venice none:;'

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I am a resident of the West of Westwood HOA and I support Alt. 1.

Buses are more flexible. Rallis fixed. Buses can deviate from the line to I ":;I

avoid senSitive areas such as schools and homes rail cannot. J (.... . There Is a proven ridership on Wilshire. The Wilshire Rapid Bus can not kee-P\ '3 up with the demand. oJ

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Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commercial than residential ] (p areas It should not be developed.

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Develop the route that services more people .

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-I am a resident of the Westwood Garden Ci'llie Organization and I DO NOT SUPPORT] .\ ALT 3 I SVPORTALL 1 .

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It travels through activity centers that service the people of Los Angeles and tourist.

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Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commerdal than residential areas it Should not be developed.

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW parallel each other in Santa Monica. If you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two rapid lines to it and Venice none.



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COMMENTS Please usa Ihis page 10 sUbmit yaur COI'IlmIIIIIS about the Dndt EnvimnrnantaI Impact SlatamanIJReport (DEIS/EIR) on Ihe MJd-City/Wastside Transit Conidar. You may ~!Ss any aspact, Of \he project in which you are int8rIJ$lad.

-I am a resident of the Westwood Garden Civic Organization and I DO NOT SUPPORT] I ALT 3 I SUPQRI ALT. 1 .

There is a proven ridership on Wilshire. The Wilshire Rapid Bus can not kee;/ t. up with the demand. J It travels through activity centers that service the people of Los Angeles and tourist.


The Expo ROW goes through neighborhoods. The detour on Expo proved that going through Commercial Zones and not neighborhoods increases the ridership.

Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commercial than residential areas it should not be developed.

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." -." Mitigating the negative impact Expo ROW will have on residential neighborhoods will be too costly. Money can better be used on Wilshire.


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Fedetal Tl'IlII'Isit Adminislrnlion Draft EnvironmenIBl Impact SIaIementIReport.

COMMENTS PI8ase use !hIS page io lIubmit your COI'I)/YIfIIlIS abouIlhe 0ra1I EnviranmentaIImpac1 StatementlRaport (DEISIEIR) on the Mld-CllylWastSIda TI1II18it Corridor. You may discuss any aspect 0I1I'Ict projEIcI in which you are illllrast8d.

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There is a proven ridership on Wilshire. The Wilshire Rapid Bus can not keep? t up with the demand. .J

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The Expo ROW goes through neighborhoods. The detour on Expo proved ] that going through Commercial Zones and not neighborhoods increases <.( the ridership. '

Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commercial than residential J) areas it should not be developed.

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW parallel each other in Santa Monica. J t". If you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two rapid lines to it and '1' Venice none.



(II nllC8SSB'Y. please conlinU8 your comments on Iha rawnse side a' \his paper.)

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Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commerdal than residential areas it should not be developed.

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Expo~ltii:;!1 Blv.d. does not do that. .

Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commercial than residential areas it should not be developed.

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW para"el each other in Santa Monica. lf you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two rapid lines to It and Venice none.



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From: Mid-city WestSide Sent,~esday, June 05, 2001 8,59 AM To: 'Jane Urmston' Subject' RE, light rail

Ms. Urms tan:

Thank you for your comment on the Mid-'City/Westside DEIS/EIR. We have logged you~ comment into the record.

We are scheduled to go before the MTA Board on June 2S, .001, The DBIS and a summary of the comments received will be preaented. At t:.hac time a locaJly preferred alternative will be selected.

Sincerely,

Mid-City/Westside Project Team

----~Original Message---~-

From: Jane Urmston [mailto:[email protected] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 4,09 PM ~Q: [email protected]; SecondDistrict~bos.co.la.ca.us; rifthDi,trict®bos.co.la.ca.us; [email protected]; [email protected]; zeV@bo$,co.la.ca.us; Rriordan®mayor.ci.la,ca.uG; bernson~c12.ci.la.ca.us; [email protected]; jwalden®mayor.lacity.org; [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected]; paro-oconnor@santa-moni=a~or9i [email protected] Subject, light rail

dear board, 'I \ please make light rail available to the west:. side.~ this for environmental and quality of life reason~ .:.;:;; would boen as well.

thank you, sincerely. jane urmston (santa monica) -J!'roln: !'lid-City WestSide

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Dear MLMieger,

Yvan and Catia Valentin 3232 Glendon Av.

Los Angeles, CA 90034 Te/3104741164 Fax 310 474 8059

....... "ntu IN RMC

We are resident and homeowner of West Sr:i~de~V.!!.iII~a:l;lg~e.:...----;-___ -. __ ~:J:::. \ We are in support of the Light-Rail System, but we strongly oppose to J "l. the VenicelSepulveda Diversion. Our Village is one of the last family neighborhood where many children J 3 are used to play safely in the streets. We believe that this diversion will create a lot of traffic and therefore our ~ ~ streets will become dangerous for our children and everybody else. Please do not destroy forever the beauty and the peace of our beloved neighborhood.

Sincerely,

Yvan and Calia Valentin

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COMMENTSPage 1006

From: Mid-city WeseSide sent: Tuesday, May 29, 200~ S:03 AM To: 'Philip Van Allen' Subject: RE: In support of light rail on Exposition Blvd.

Mr. van Allen:

Thank you for your comment On the Mid-City/Westside PElS/EIR.

We bave logged your comment into the record.

Weare scnedul~d to go before the MTA Board on June 2B, 2001. The DEISand a summary of the comments received will be presented. At that time a locally preferred alternative will be selected.

Sincerely,

Mid-city/westside Project Team -----Original Message-----FrOM: Philip van Allen [mailto:phil~commotion.coml Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 6:07 PM To: MidCityWest5ideem~a.net; SeeonclDistrict~bos.co.la.ca.usi FifthDistrict@bos~co.la.ca.us; dcn.bos.co.la.ca.us; molina.bos.co.la.ca.us; zev®bos.co.la.ca.us; Rriordan~yor.ci.la.ca.us; bernson~c12.ci.la.ca.u&; [email protected]; jwaldert~yor.lacity.org Subject: In support of light rail On EXposition Blvd.

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COMMENTSPage 1007

often * Trips to the Santa Monica 3rd Street p~omenade. Pa~king there is eer:t:ible . • Trips to Pasadena. design

I teach one day a week at Arc Center College of

• Trips to Disney Hall, Exposition park, and many oeher downtown attractions

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In addition, because housing C05tS have risen 90 high on the Westside, ~ ~ many workers cannot live here.

• The economy of ehe Weseside will be helped by improved transportation options ~cr workers who commute here • The craffic will be reduced • The pollution will be reduced

The venice/sepulveda detour seems like an excellent solution to the issues related to Cheviot Hills, and will probably Serve more people.

The Westsid" desperat:ely needs rapid transit. Pl"ase make this Valuablel '2: asset to the city a .""ality.

philip van Allen 2759 Butler Ave Los Angeles. CA 90064 310.478.5891

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w~ are schedu~ed to go before the MTA Board on June 2S, 2001. The DElS and a summary of the comments received will be presented. At that time a locally preferred alternative will be selected.

Sincerely.


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I'd like to add my name to the many who'd like ,: 0 se" Light Rail on Expo. Thanks, HOJiica Varah [email protected]

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From: ~id-city WestSide sent: Monday. June 11. 2001 8:44.AM To: 'Varah-Sikes' Subject: RE:

Ms. Varah:

Thank you for your comment on the Mid-Ci:y/Westside nElS/EIR.

We have logged your comment into the record.

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David Mieger. Project Manager Los Angeles County MT A One Gateway Plaza Mail Stop 99-22-5 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger:

I received brochures outlining choices for future development of the Los Angeles County MIA plans for the westside of Los Angeles.

J strongly favor using._tl:lt;>_,~Il.Q!i~J;_"Q,n Blvd, route [or a Light rail lin~ It will be widely utilized because of its speed and "CCe~g2,,-"","' __

It will be important to provide parking at stops.

My son Ilves in Venice and works downtown. He drives his car to where he can g .. t a freeway bus downtown. fie says it is faster, less expensive than driving and parking, Jess stressful and he has the chance to organize his day and read the newspaper.

J am opposed to dedicated bus lanes on Wilshire Blvd. in Westwood. It will exacerbate traffic problems--make it more dangerous to dri.ve with traffic compressed into fewer lanes.' Also. it will greatly increase traffic use:!n side streets which are now greatly affected by the traffic load on Wilshire.

Increased numbers and use of Metro Rapid buses would be very helpful. They improve all the objectives of public transit; comfort. speed and the ability to move many peopl~ Off bus passes-or automati"c--'" payment would also speed up buses.

Because my schedule and destinations are too varied and too far to take advantage of public bus service, I must drive, but avoid using Wilshire Blvd. and parts of Santa Honica Blvd. whenever possible because of their heavy traffic load. Oth"rs do the saw". Taidng ;"''')' lanes will make that nmch worse. The some situation exists to an even greater extent in the corridor from Westwood Blvd. to the 405 Freeway.

SiJlc~r .. ly yours,

a~~p~" florence Verger 1362 Comstock Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024

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I am a resident of the Westwood Garden Civic Organization and I DO NOT SUPPORT] \ ALT 3 I svpORTALT. 1 .

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There Is a proven ridership on Wilshire. The Wilshire Rapid Bus can not keePI "2 up with the demand. . J It travels through activity centers that service the people of los Angeles and] ~uri~ ~

Exposition Blvd. does not do that. .

The, Expo: ROW 'goes through neigh~orfloods. The detour on Expo proved J that,'g,()jn'gl)~hrDugh Commercial Zones and DOt nejghborhqpdi Increases ~ theridershij> •.

Until Expo ROW's detour travels through more commercial than residential 1 ~ areas it should not be developed. '

The Wilshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW parallel each other in Santa Monica. lJ ~ If you develop Expo ROW Santa Monica will have two rapid lines to it and 'Venice none.



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Marie Wallace 3233 Selby Ave Los Angeles, CA 900344414 everrttandmgje@Grtl!link,net

May 14,2001

Mr. David Mieger, Project Manager LA County MT A One Gateway Plaza, Mailstop: 99-22-5 Los Angeles, Ca 90012

Re: Exposition Line

Dear Mr. Mieger,

I have read the draft Em aod have given the Exposition Line serious consideration. These are my comments:

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1) The line does not connect many city centers. Of the 24 centers Iisted in the draft EIR few would be COllJleCted by the Expo line. I note an additional 24 like LAX. Getty Museum, Beverly Ceuter/Cedars Sinai, WLA Kaiser Hospital, Playa Vista, Fox Studios, Fox Hills, Santa Monica Airport, Los Angeles City CoUege, West LA CoUege, Loyola Marymount University, Koreatown and more which are also not connected by the Expo line. Many oftbese would be connected by a Wilshire line.

2) For the past three weeks I have kept track of tile trips I make in my car to see whether any ofthern would be taken on the Expo line. Again. very few. Here tIley are the ones I would not get to via the Expo line:

Swim workout with Master Swimmers at Westwood, Culver City and Loyola Marymount pools (four titnes a week).

Tai chi workout at Josclyn Park in Sauta Monica (once a week)

Sav01.l Drugs IUld Von's to buy shampoo, detergeut and groceries

Bank of America to deposit checks

Baja Bud's and Red MOOD to eat supper

LAX to go to and return from Phoenix

Annual physical at West LA Kaiser Permanente

E)1:lS examined at West LA Kaiser Permanente

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Buy groceries at Whole Foods

Take clothes to the cleaner on Overland

Go to Il'UI'Se1'Y on Sawtene to buy plants and potting mix

Attend Neighborhood Council meeting at Mar VUrta Park

Go to movie at Century City

Attend Master Swimmers Committee meeting at Loyola Marymount 7 • 9 pm

Shop at Westside Pavilion

Four trips to Trader Joe for bread

Culver City fanner's market

F &. S fabric fur upholstery material

Piano class at SIIJJUI Monica College and pick up classmate on Overland with no car ,

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! Westside Civic Federation meeting at Vista del Mar On Motor

J Westside Village Civic Association meeting on Sepulveda

3.) Of the trips that could be made via the Expo line, like the Dorothy Chandler and LA Public Libra:!y, I would be willing to walk to the LRT or BRT in the daylight but would not want to do that in the dark late at night.

In SI'mmary, I do DOt see that the Expo line, eithe!" in the originaJ or the Venice/Sepulveda route, colJDllC'ts many centers OOT is it supported by high density commercial, retail or residential In my opinion, the line would cost too much,. create upmitigatable ooise, traffic and pollution and have few riders.

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Chuosing Wang 3420 Kelton A venue

Los Angeles, CA 90034

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June 12. 200 I

LA County MTA Attn: David MJeger I Gateway Plaza Mailstop 99-22-5 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger,

This letter is to advise you that I am in suppoI1 of the Light Rail System to run along Exposition Blvd., but OPPOSED VEHEMENlL Y to the Venice/Sepulveda Divers;1J1L

Tb:re is no space fur the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion in the already heavy traffic areas along Venice and Sepulveda. Having the Light RaiJ System run along Exposition Blvd wiD we use ofthe existing splICe along the old railway and therefore save the costs of acquiring necessary land and tearing down existing buildings or structures along Veruce and Sepulveda.

Besides, the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion wiD worsen the living conditions of UCLA Village along Sepulveda between National Blvd and Palms Avenue. This Village houses the scholars and students of UCLA, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in town. Being located next to 405 Freeway, UCLA Village gets the first hit of noises

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produced by the traffic on the Freeway day and night. The Venice/Sepulveda Divers;::;;:io;:::D:::::-_-::-, wiD aggravate the situation and wiD NOT help the scholars and students of UCLA. mee i the residents at the Village account fur the majority (If the population aIoog e proposed \ Diversion and they do not use MfA to travel to and from the campus, the Diversion does . t not we any sense either. ...--'

Your cancellation of the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion is not only highly appreciated but also necessary.

Sincerely,

CL~)~ tt..Th<-~

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EstberWang 3420 Kelton Avenue


JUN 152001

June 11,2001

L.A. County MfA Attn: David Mieger I Gateway Plaza Mailstop 99·22·5 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger,

This letter is to advise you that I am in support ofthe Light Rail System to run along Exposition Blvd., but OPPOSED VEHEMENTLY to the Venice/Sepulveda Dive<'<ion.

There is no space for the Veruce/Sepulveda Diversion in the already heavy traffic areas along Veruce and Sepulveda Having the Light Rail System run along Exposition Blvd will make use of the existing space along the old railway and therefore save the costs of acquiring necessary land and tearing down existing buildings or structures along Veruce and Sepulveda.

Besides, the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion will WOrrell the living conditions of UCLA Village along Sepulveda between National Blvd and Palms Avenue. This Village houses

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the scholars and students of UCLA, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in .3 town. Being located next to 405 Freeway, UCLA Village gets the first hit of noises produced by the traffic on the Freeway day and night. The VenicelSepulveda Diversion will aggravate the situation and will NOT help the scholars and students OfUCLA,M:'CIDC=e;-"";J=--' the residents at the Village account for the majority of the population along t1ie p posed Diversion and they do not use MfA to travel to and nom the campus, the Diversion does 4-not make any sense either.

Your cancellation of the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion is not only highly appreciated but J 5 also necessary.

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Leon Wang LItJU)

June 10, 2001

LA CountyMTA Attn; David Mieger I Gateway Plaza MaiJstop 99-22-5 Los Angeles, CA 900)2

Dear Mr. Mieger,

3420 Kelton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034

This letter is to advise you that 1 am in support of the Light Rail System to run along Exposition Blvd., but OPPOSED VEHEMENTI. Y to the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion.

There is no space for the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion in the aIteady heavy tndfic areas along Venice and Sepulveda. Having the Light Rail System run along Exposition Blvd will make use of the existing space along the old railway and therefure save the costs of acquiring necessary land and tearing down existing buildings or structures along Venice and Sepulveda.

Besides, the Venice/Sepulveda DMrsion will worsen the living cood:itiom of UCLA Village along Sepulveda between National Blvd and Palms Avenue. This Village houses the scholars and students of UCLA, ODe of the most pteStigious educational institutiom in town. Being located next to 405 Freeway, UClA ViUage gets the first hit of noises produced by the traffic on the Free'I1I'a}' day and night. The Venice/Sepulveda Divenion will aggravate the situation and will NOT help the scholars and students ofUCLA.~Since~-~-' the residents at the ViJlage account fur the majority of the population aloll8 proposed J Diversion and they do not use MT A to travel to aod from the campus, the Diversion does l\:-not make my fleQSe either.

Your canceJIation of the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion is not only highly appreciated but also necessary.

SiJxerely,

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MeiyinWang 3420 Kelton Avenue


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June 10,2001

LA. Coumy MfA Attn: David Mieger 1 Gateway Plaza MaiIstop 99-22-5 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger,

This letter is to advise you that I am in support of the Light Rail System to run along J I Exposition Blvd., but OPPOSED VElmMENTI, Y to the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion.

There is DO space for the Venice/Sepu.lveda Diversion in the already heavy traffic areas along Venice and Sepulveda. Having the Light R.aiJ System run along Exposition Blvd will make use of the existing space along the old JBilway and t!Jen:,fore save the costs of acquiring necessary Lmd and tearing down eJcisting buildings or structures along Venlce and Sepulveda.

Besides, the VenitelSepulveda Diversion will wo= the Iiviug conditions of UCLA Village along Sepulveda between National Blvd and Palms Avenue. This Village houses the scholacs and studentl!l of UCLA. one of tile most prestigious educational institutions in town. Being Jocated next to 405 Freeway, UCLA Village gets the first bit of noises produced by the traffic on the Freeway day and nigJ:r1. The VenitelSepuIve:da on.er~&io~n!!.--:-..... will aggrawte the situation and will NOT help the scholars and studeuts ofUCLA. iDee J the resideJJts at the Village account for the majority of the population along proposed I L

Diversion and 1:hey do DOt use MfA to travel to and from the campus, theDM:rsion does ..,-DOt make auy sense either.

Y OUT I:lIIlW:ella:tiou of the Ve:.aic::e/Sepulveda Diversion is not oDly higbI:y Ioppteciated but J !; also 1IecCSSIIl')'.

Sincerely,

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JUN 18 2001

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Robert J. Wang 12249 Collins Street North Hollywood, CA 91067

June 13,2001

Mr. David Mieger Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority I Gateway Plaza MS 99-22-5 Los A.'lgeles, CA 90012

Re: Comment for the proposed Bus Rapid TransivLight Rail Project

Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed westside mass transit project. I art Alternative 3, Wilshire Bus Ra id Transit and Ex osition Light Rail Transit. tilization of existing n 1-0 -way along Exposition Boulevard is e most feasib e and sensible investment in property that MT A already owns. uture eve s of service on the east-west corridor will continue to deteriorate, w e a dedicated light rail / busway approach avoids congestion. I am in support of this Alternative, light rail along Exposition Boulevard and busway on Wilshire Boulevard that will be fast, clean,

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3 and a viable alternative to our congested freeways that are operating beyond capacity.':;:";---' the old Pacific-Electric Street Trolley shOWed us mass transit can work once, let history ] 4-be a lesson to aUso that the public can enjoy this viable approach to transportation.

Sincerely.

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This win have a very negallve impact on our neighbOrhood. lor our chilclren and J 3-ourselVes.

Please lake this inlo consideration for your future plans. :J'r Sincerely. !.,~

'\> ~ Saloshl and Satomi Watanabe

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Mayor Richard Riordan Office OfTne Mayor 200 North Main Street, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mayor,

Please support construction of a light rail line on the Exposition right-of-way.

As you are well aware, traffic in Los Angeles, especially on the 10 freeway, is becoming increasingly congested. We can ease this problem by building a light rail line from downtown to Santa Monica on land that is already owned by the MT A. This project would provide enormous benefits to our community.

By connecting communities along the Exposition corridor to the rest of the Los Angeles region's emerging rail network, this light rail linc would ease OUr parking and traffic problems. which will only get WOrse as commerce increases on the Westside.

Popular and proven in an increasing number of American cities, light rail is less polluting than huses and carries more passengers while operating at lower co~Exposition rail line would connect Angelenos of all ethnicities and classes, and open educational, recreational and joh opportunities especially to youth, the poor, and the elderly who depend on mass transit

The time to act is now. J heartily endorse this project, and urge you to do all within your power to make a light rail line on Exposition a reality.

Sincerely,

Heather Waterman

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Mr. David Mieger, Project Manager Los Angeles COWlty Mr A. One Gateway Plaza Mail Stop 99-2-5, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger:

As a resident of Wilshire House, borne to approximately I ()() people and employer to over 80 people, localed at the intersection of Wilshire BouJeWlJ'd and WestlJOlme A venue, I strongly oppose the proposed installation oftlle Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) by the MT A -I join w:ith other residents of the Wilshire Boulevard Conidof (between Comstock and Westwood BouleWlJ'ds) in emphasizing the fuct that speeding buses in exclusive lanes will only add to the ~. congestion of this heavily traveled Boulevard. The installation of a BRT system along Wtlsm Boulevard is a dangerous and destructive proposal: po ent decrease in lanes fur service vehicles, emergency vehicles and automobiles, 0 accOIJ'DIlOdate the exclusive bus lanes, will only add to the existing dangerous tum conditions, frequency of collisiollS, traffic noise, pollution, barely JOOving bumper-to bumper traffic and the number of frustrated drivers. It is unreali!i!ic to

'eve t Wlls' RT ti n to n 'on on • the W . pgpulation grows. e nega lYe ely envU'OiIiiiental impact of this proposal on the residents and employees Corridor overwhelmingly outweighs its benefits. The time saved by the Rapid buses is minimal yet the hazard the buses resent to the safi f this arc: insurnxIIDltably massive. lO , the increase in physical danger to both automobile drivers, pedestrians and residents, the noise, the increased pollution, the traffic upheaval, the inevitable loss of street patkirIg, the impossible delivery conditions, and the inconwnience of a 2-3 year COnmuctioD project will undoubtedly have an adverse impact on property values in this coDll11Ull.ity. The Wilsbire Corridor is one of the JOOst desirable and expensive residential areas in Los Angeles and should not be so negatively impacted by a system destined to fuiI!

I understand that the Exposition Light Rail system has receiwd overwhelming support from local citizens, I encourage you to consider proceeding w:ith the installation of a Light Rail system along Exposition Boulevard. This is a tDIlCh DJOre sensible alternative with the potentilllio genuinely {, relieve the traffic congestion as the Westside grows without being detrimental to this outstanding Westside residential community. Thank you fur your consideration.

Sincerely,

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From: Mid-City WestSide Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 6:50 AM To: 'Michael Webber' Subj ect : RE: Expo Lisht Rail

Mr_ Webber, Ph.D_:

Thank you for your cornrn~nt on the Mid-City/Westside DElS/EIR.

We have loSged your comment into the record.

We are scheduled to go before the MTA Board on June 28, 2001. The DElS and a summary of the comments received will be presented. At that time a locally preferred alternative will be selected.

Sincerely,


-----Original Message-----From, Michael Webber [mailto:[email protected]] Sent, sunday, June 10, 2001 ~O:S2 PM To: [email protected]: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; molina.bos.co.la.ca.ue; zeV®bOs.co.la.ca.us; Rriordanmmayor.ci.la.ca.us; bernson~c12.ci.la.ca.us; jlgaapi@&Ol.com; [email protected]; fasanajr~cmagic.net; [email protected]: [email protected]; pam-oconDor8santa-monica.orgi [email protected] Subject: Expo Light Rail

Dear MTA board members,

I am writing to express my support and encourage yours for the .. proposed' \ westside light rail plan that would connect Santa Monica to Downtown L.A. I with a route that passes through Culver Cityj'IiY-fiimily-ii.iicCI'Hv"· in- ~ CUlver City and I work in santa Monica_ I am faced with a daily commute r that would be much improved if I had light rail as a viable option instead .\ of driving. The proposed routing for the westside lisht rail would be very <c convenie~t for my commute and for my family's recreational activities in

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-.., the evenings and on weekends. We would much prefer-using light rail to '/ driving or riding buses and would enjoy the benefits that li~ht rail would I

bring, namely less traffic congestion and less air pollution. Moreover, we ~ as a family often wish to go downtown for various recreational or cultural \ activities, but are intimidated by the dauntin~ task of sitting in traffiEJ' with our young daughter. By contrast, our daughter lov~s riding trains and the adventure of light rail would make it easier; more ~onvenient, and more f~ to get to places such as downtown L.A., the Santa Monica promenade and pier, and other stops along t.he way. e wou e reqUenf'~an:a-ii=fl''-e_ r:-iders J of the light rail system and I sincerely hope that it gets implemented soon 3 so that I can become one of its best cus~om.rs.

With all due respect,

Michael Webber, Ph.D. 10855 9a~ Ave. Culver City, CA 90230

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Mr. David Mieger, Proiect Menager Los Angeles County Transportalion Authority One Gateway Plaza, Mail SlOp 99-22-5 Los Angeles, CA 90012

RE: MID-CITY! WESTSIDE TRANSIT CORRIDOR DEISI DEIR

Dear Mr. Mieger:

I am writing to give my support to Altemative 3, Wilshire BRT and the Exposilion light -'\ Rai/line The need for more rapid service in Ihe Wilshire CQrridor is well documerrt~I-""; believe that if PropOSitiOn A had not paSseci. yOU would be ex1ending the Red Une I) Subway west at this time and there would be no need for BRT service on Wilshire Blvd. ';' Hopefully in the future construction can be restarted on the ... Red .L.iolil 10_. ~xlend IT to Santa Moni'!:.lTTeeTTI1aIAlleloalTve" l-a-:-wOuTdlJe the "best choice for the Wilshire "l_

corridor under present condnions, .~,

However I am certain thaI there will be very strong opposition to BRT on Wilshire Blvd. by the Crties and Traffic Departments along this =rridor. 1\ just won't be politically viable to use the center islands or to restrict the curb lanes for public transrt, If this proves to be the case I would urge the MTA Board 10 uncouple the Wilshire Corridor from the Exposition Corridor and make the Expos~ion Light Rail Line a stand-alone project.

-, In 1991 Ihe LACTC purchased the Santa Monica Air Line Right of Way from the \ Southern Pacific Co, At thai time the right of way should have been moved to the top of ..... the candidate list for a Light Rail Line, The Pacific Electric Railway named this line the ,~ "Air Line" bet:ause it was almost a direct straight line and the shortest route from Los \ Angeles to Santa Monica, It seems ironic to me that people have had to fight for so many years to try and get a Light .B.'l.ilJ:!ne built on the corridor.. II was, is and will always... ,I be the best candjda!E!~lhfl RTO and the MTA Boards have always listened to one small "--0

cornmunrty of NIMBY's who are opposed to a rail line. Why not listen to the sHent majority wtlO Mve always seen the need and want it bum, The MTA has the authomy and aI/ they need is Ihe pcl~ical will to build it,

STAND-ALONE PROJECT

The Exposition Light Rail Project will make an e)(cellem stand-alone project for the following reason,

• On page 1 B of the Executive Summary your chart shows that A~ernatjve 3 would have 8:3,000 Daily Transit Boardings. This is the highest number of boardings for any of the artematives, You estimate that of the 63,000 boardings 51.400 boardings would come from the Exposition Lighl Rail Line. Under the heading Incremental New

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Daily Transit Trips you show a figure 27,000, We could assume that most of that number of new trips would come from the EXPOSiiion Light Rail Line, The total for A~emate 3 is also the highest of all the altematives, .. ~

If future ridership demanded ~, the carrying capacity of a Light Rail Une could be easily expanded by adding add~ional cars to each train,

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• Even if the Wilshire BRT is not built an Exposrtion Light Rail Line could ease the ,) Ie ridership pressure on the Wishire Corridor. rln a way the light rail line could help~l mitigate the fact that new construction has been haked on the Wilshire Corridor Red I" \

Line Subway.

• The MTA and others have done ear1y studies on the possibility of a Crenshaw Corridor Light Rail line. If this line is ever bum ij could connect the Exposition Corridor Light Rail Line to the Green Line thus giving a great number of potential riders access to LAX via the Green Line, , '--

• There is strong and growing grass roots support for an Exposttion Light Rail Line, RecenUy therE! was a KNX radio editorial by the manager of the station. Also the Los Angeles Times carried a very strong editorial supporting a rail line, The MT A is now in a position 10 take the leadership and make it happen,

GENERAL THOUGHTS ON THE CORRIDOR REPORT

Issue # 7 E S Page 23 Exposition Blvd, 1 USC Subway. Your report indicates that from an operating standpoint it is not needed, In my opinion the addilional cost just does net jusHfy it .. He~vy pedestrian traffic can be handled by pedestrian Subway or Overpasses, Everyone wants a subway but no one wants to fund n ..

Issue # 9 E S Page 24 Cheviot Hills Detour, This small but vocal minority has had the political clout to kill all talk of a rail line on the MTA owned right of 'Nay. This stal",."at .. has gone on for over ten years Should other cities or traffic aepartments object to the detour on Sepulveda and Venice Blvds I would urge the Board to take Culver City's suggestion to reopen the issue of using the MTA owned right of way,

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'--Issue # 11 E S Page 25 Non Revenue Connector. The route you have Chosen for the II' connector is a natural. No route can eller be chosen in this "Not In My Bad<. Yard" era " " that will ever satisfy a~yone. Both passenger and freight trains have usect th~t line for yearSJ"lf this route beconies unusaoli!'becii'liSe' of opposition an altemate would be a-'l pOSSI ility, At exposition and Hill Street, North an Hill to Washington, Install eastbound , __ I ",-1 turnouts from Hill on to Washington, Then proceed to Long Beach Ave and South on the Blue Line, The mileage would be more but there would be no opposition.

I hope your studies will lead to a light Rail Alternative for the Exposition Corridor. \ \? --"

Sincerely,

/iJ..;. k.~ Alan K, Weeks

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This is earthquake country. Please don't be so foolish as to think you will ever be able to make a subway herel I There is a major fault under Wilshire Blvd. Do you ever even meet withl!.,~mic scientists? Also, please don't ruin our lovely walking neighborhood with noisy buse!:JAlso, you will have to takeaway the"] 3; easy parking on Wilshire and build parking structures.Wour drawlngs?lon'\ show it. but I'll bet you're going to,,\ uproot our palms in the median strip, too. -.J~ Rethink this! Please, leave our beautiful neighborhood alone I .2J 5:-Dawn WesUake, Miracle Mire Residential Assoc. member

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Gregg 8IId Alicja White 2517 So. Bentley Avenue Los Angeles, Ca. 90064 '" (310) 477-5662

June 15,2001

Mebopolitan Transit Authority Attn: Mr. David Meiger One Gateway Plaza Mail Stop 99-22-5 Los Angeles, Ca. 90022

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Dear Mr. Meiger,

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This ;<rtter is sent to you to lodge our protest against the "Wilshire BRT and ~ ExpositiQn LRT" and a 'Park and Ride' parking lot with several bundred parldng stalls to be located along Exposition Blvd. on the east side of Sepulveda all of which at this time appear to call for a major traffic increase on Sepulveda 8IId Sawtelle Boulevards.

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a quiet middle-class neighborhood with few large businesses (and with the hope of L This SlDIlII neighborhood of single-family dwellings, which just 25 years ago was J

'genttitlcation'), has instead borne the impact of many traffic-importing projects that have greatly decreased the quality oflife.

The following is a partial list (in no particular order of importance) of projects that have negatively impacted this Westside neighborhood by bringing greatly increased traffic to the area, such as:

.:. Westside Pavilion shopping center

.~ Expansion of the Catalina-Pacific Cement cOmpany -eo Relocation of the Post Office -:. Creation of the West L.A. Job Center -eo Relocation of the Department of Social Services office -:. Relocation of the Traffic ControllParking Enforcement Office -eo Overflow of traffic from the ) 0 and 405 freeways .» Expansion of the UCLA student housing apartment projoot

None of these individually would 0.: considered a negative condition but when added together have created a major ncgative impact on the community. And, it appears the negative impact will be compounded even more by the proposed BRT and LRT.

It does not take sophisticated studies, specialized civil engineers, or complicated l EIRs to see that the ridership of the proposed bus lines and light mil would have to be

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imported to this area from distant neighborhoods, yet again negatively impacting this neighborhood. The disruption of traffic caused by a bus lane Of light rail on Sepulveda Blvd - an already stressed, narrow four-Ianl= road - would be untenable. Exposition Blvd which is CIIJl'eIltly a two lane, narrow road with a sidewalk on just one side. and private homes on both, cannot accommodate any additional traffic. The traffic nightmare that would be caused by at-grade-Ievel rail crossings on all the northIsouth sbee1s of the Westside is IIIlimaginable and indefensible. There must be an acceptable a1teroative. -

There must be a better solution! Common sense calls for providing rapid transit 0 tram.~ the ridership ori~nates to ~jor.busines:s'workplace destinations. That is not 1#,. here In this part of the WestsIde! The Wilshire Comdor, WIth the proposed BRT, has the ridersbip and the destinations. Please consider it as the only feasible choice.

Sincerely,

JL,0~ Gregg B. White

CC; . Mayor Richard Riordan SupelVisor Zev Yaroslavsky Supervisor YVOJll\e Burlce West of Westwood Homeowners Assn,

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Mr. David ~Icigcr

Alexis Wieland & Arrnette Mercer 264 7 Glendon Avenue

L(lS Angl;ll~:;, CA 90064

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza MS-99<!2.5 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Subject: CommenL~ on the Westside Transit Corridor Improvements DEIS/DElR

Dear Mr. Meiger: '---,

We live in the Ram:ho Park area ofWeH Los Angeles, approximately one block from the \ Exposition right-of-way. We support Alternative 3; tne LRT along the Exposition nght- I

or-way from Downtown to Santa Monica along~vilh ;,Wilshir:e!!aosit£olution. We~!:I not support a busway on Expositionl'lbc'LRT is superior on air quality, ridership, noise and vibration, visual impacts, traffic (including that from Wilshire and on 1-10), long tenn capacity, and trip time. The un is also proven technology, with cxisLing maintenance facilities and on-the.jon experience (unJike the new buses proposed), Alt~rnative 3, as was identified in the document., is the environmentally superior alternative, and should have been implemented years ago. Please push for enough funding to construct the entire route" We can't afford to wait!

We support either the c\ll1'Cntly proposed detour or a return to the right-or-way. Bolh would require mitigation however. The detour along Sepulveda and Venice would adversely affect street parking along the residential areas of Sepulveda (the commercial areas at the intersections all have off-street parking lots)" The likelihood of spill-over parking onto residential s1Teets is high at the ScpulvedaiNationa] stntion. However, the route uses two busy existing transportation cOrridofs and would not add other intrusions to the re~,dential areas nearby. It also serves CulverG.ity~ ~on'yPictures,.!!II!! Palms better than the existing right-of-way.jt'fiel\fr'Ashould coordinate-Wiili the LA Dept of Water and Power in their searchI<)ra sile near the NationaliSepulveda intersection.

Use of the original right-of.wllY along the edge of Cheviot HiIls and through Rancho Park would require going under Overland and Westwood Boulevards in order to maintain traffic flow along these blL~Y CTOSS streets and safety at Overland A venue SchooL Grade separation at Sepulveda would also likely be required" In addition" the width of the right of way is severely constrained at the I-I () undercrossing and the condition of the embankments along Palms Park omd Northvale Avenue would r~'quirc reconS'l!"1JCtiol1 ami/or stabilizatio?\ Dcpcndinjfonihe existing 11(}isc levels in the area: the noi~e

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evaluation in the DElSlEIR for areas of similar right-of-way width would indicate [hal \ the concerns of residents in Cheviot Hills and Rancho Park may be overstated. .

We strongly support a bike path or a bike Jane along the ennrc len!:,>1h of the Exposition -route as soon as possible. L:!beling the street as a "bike route" is WOr5e than doing ", nothing as no pro\ision for bi~ycJes is made on these "routes". The Exposition corridor has been identified as "key" and It is sho'Wn on page 3.2-18 but your plans do not have a bike lane or bike path west of the Robertson station (although a Ian" already exists aloog Venice Blvd.). We see in the Los Angeles Times (5127101) that the MTA has provided .fundmg for a bike path on the existing right-or-way between Venice/Robertson and Sepulveda (not following the detour) However, the plans in the ErR do not continue this path west of Sepulveda. ProVIding a path or lane west to Santa Monica would be a great service to the Westside and would connect the Venice bike lane to Santa Monica. Vvlmth"r the detour .s u~ed or not, a bike path along the exisling right-of:way w()Uld be an ~xcel1ent use of this corridor. It would also relieve the MTA of an eyesore. Please implement a bik.e path as soon as possible no matter what else you do' -

'-While we understand the negative impacts of night time constructIOn, please consider using moncUlry incentives and allow;"3 24 hour construction in order to substantially shonen the entire construction period. -The problem of nonhiSOUlh ruil ('!) transit is still unsolved and desperately needs a solution. The area hom LAX to the Valley along the 40S/Coast corridor should be your next pri on ty.

We also have the foJlO\\1ng page (,1' ,cellon-specific comments and questions:

• ES-I: The correct name is the National Environmental Policy Act • ES-20: The table referenced does NOT compare co.ts to the No Build or TSM as the

text says it does. • ES-26. The abbreviations LSM, L TSM, and LS do nOl appear 10 be used consistently

in the table and in comparison 10 the text. • E5,28: 'Nhy is noise Blld vibralion listed as a residual impact when the Table says

LSM? • E5·29: Please put the No Build or CW1ent Condition in the comparison Ulbl.;s.

T ",mc and Air Quality should be espedally interesting. • 1OS-45: Please explain the Ions of NO X variation bL"Iwecn the three alternatives. + Appendix: Please mark the crossing gate locations on the plan •. • 2.3, Table 2-1: These head ways seem excessively close. • 3-18 and 5-26 and 3-8a-2: What is the construction period for the Exposition

corridor? In various places in the book different figures are used (6 months, 48-54 months, 36-42 months). What would be the length of <:onstHlction in a certain block?

• 3.9-13: We believe that 50 mph is too high for buses alon!;l Sepulveda. • 3.Y-16: Would nOIse barriers be 1JI the middle anhe street'> • ':.4-14: We disagree that the 'l'hird Street Promenade is dependent on street parking

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• 3.5,9 and 15-24: The existing conditions discussion for Exposition covers a much wider area than that for Wilshire. Many of the places listed are NOT in close proximity to th~ corridor and therefore the impacts :lre overstated.

• 3.7: We think that it should be noled that the No Build alternative wouldooaintainthc very Industrial, run down appearance in many arcas of the corridor. Current uses (short ttTm leases) arc self slOrage, equipment storage, and what ap~ar 10 be junk yards. Graffiti and nash are prevalent. This seen.on also does not address the visual effects of the proposed sound walls under the BRT option or even describe where they arc proposed.

• 3. 7-31 and 35: Do you have expert opinion that says that the trees c~n be relocated successfully' This mitigation me.1surc should be perfonned early in the construction and have a contingency replonting elTon at a ratio higher than 1 10 I to ensure that our urban forests are maintained

• 3.7-32 and 3~: \Nc don't agree that the structure at Pica/Sawtelle would cause an adverse viwal impact. The 405 structures are alrcadv massive. There is no signIficant view of the Santa Monica mountains ... The view IS of Best Buy, the offiees at Olympic Blvd., and the freeway I

• 4,12: Tobie 4-8 is incnrre,1, Palms Park is ,'ot in the Expositinn Corridor as evaluated and thert! arc schools lhal are (Chamock Road). We also don't see how day care c~nt~rs can be Secllon 4(1) resources as most are pnvately O\\'I1ed

• Safety: The crosswalks \\ith the lightt!d humps should be us~d for added vIsihility and awareness.

• Cultural: Please include a m:)p (l[ the old PE Line that used the ExpoSilion n¥ht-ot~ way and include the old station locations. Please note that the hne was origlllaJly built in 1876 and was in lL~e as a railroad track well into the 1960~. In other words, it wa:; there when the houses were built and in U5C at the time many residents bought their homes l Wcs.agree that there is an adverse impact on the old phYSIcal railroad property since the ties and equipment would have been regularly changed anyway. The cultural value is the use of the line and the development of the area If anything, usc a" an LRT would he preserving this heritage. Perhaps 5tati(m~ coul d incorporate some history and interpretation into the de~ign.

• Construction: Noise walls and landscaping should be installed as early in the construction pnlCess :15 possible so that the maximum benefit can be gained. Please be sure to have a public notification system, construction hot-line and complaint numbers, and noise monitors in place and used to the fullest extent.

Sincerely,

Alexis ieland & Annette lvkrccr 2647 Glendon Avenue Los Angdes, C.A 90()64

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I am a resident of the West of Westwvod HomllOwner.; AssocIatIon ilnd 1 live approxim2ltely 7 houses away from the Exposition RIght of Way, I DO NOT SUPPORT AlTl!RNAT1VE 3. I SUPORT ALTER~1lVE 1.

Here's why:

• There 15 II proven rider.;hip on Wilshire. The WIlshire Rapid Bus cannot keep up with the demand.

• The Wilshire Rapid Bus travels through activity center.; that servIce the people of Los Angeles and tourfsts. ExpOSition Blvd. does not do that.

• The Expo ROW goes through neighborhoods. The study of the detour on Expo proved that going through Commercial Zones-lind nDt nejgbbgrboods increases the ridership.

• Until the Expo ROW's detour tl1ilvels through more commercial than residential areas, It should not be developed.

• 'The WIlshire Rapid Bus and Expo ROW parallel each other In 5anbl Monica. If you develop the EKpO ROW, Santa Monica will have two nspld Unes to It and Venice will have none.

• Mltlg;stlng the negatIve Impect the Expo ROW would have on residential neighborhoods will be too costly. The money CIIn better be used on WIlshire.

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Subje~t: RE: proposed liexpanded light rail system for los angeles

Thank you for your comm~nt on the ~id-City/westside DElS/ElR.

We have logged your comment into tbe record.

We are.scheduled to go before the MTA Board on June 28, 2001. The DEIS and a summary of the comments received will be presented. At that time a locally preferred alternative will be selected.

Sincerely.


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Jl we are writing to you to express our support of the expanded light rail system.

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afternoon. 109 angeles has ~ome great 'poin~a of interest'.

please, proceed with the 'light rail expansionc p~ogram, for a win, win situation for all of us.

joe & joy williams

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June 4, 2001

L.A. CountyMTA ATI'N: David Mieger 1 Gateway Plaza Mallstop 99-22-5 LA, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger:

Leslie Wimmer 10949 Queensland St


As a resident of Westside Village I am writing to voice my opposition to the J Ve:niceiSepulveda Diversion of the Light-Rail system. In makes no sense to divert the \ Light-Rail away from the already in existence Exposition tracks and available land. Westside Village already contends with the noises of the 405 and 10 Freeways as well as ] the air traffic from Santa Monica airport. The Light-Rail system in our neighbornood ' would devastate home values by increasing the already high noise levels and evel'- L increasing traffic congestion.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Leslie Wimmer

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L.A. County MT A ATIN: David Mieger I Gateway Plaza Mailstop 99 - 22 -5 L.A., CA 90012

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Dear David,

As residents of Westside Village, we are in support of the construction of a Light- J \ Rail system. However, WE ARE VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED TO THE PROPOSED VENICEJSEPUL VEDA DIVERSION.

From what we have read, during the construction of the aforementioned diversion, J traffic from Sepulveda would be diverted on to adjacent residential streets. In other words, traffil; from a four to six lane 405 alternative would be attempting to '2 squeeze its way through our currently quaint and peaceful neighborhood.

To quote Ron Wynn's web site, "Westside Village is that very special area of winding streets without sidewalks or street lights located south of National and west of Overland." Due to the lack of sidewalks, pedestrians walk in the street 3 including children walking home from school. This makes the prospect of impatient shortcut seekers bombing down our streets all the more terrifying.

Also, from Ron Wynn's site: "Many of the area residents have lived in their homes for over 20 years and there are still a number of original homeowners dating back to 1939." People settle and remain here because Westside Village is unique. We consider it to be West L.A.'s best kept secret. The funneling of traffic through this neighborhood would destroy our peace and our privacy.

To quote Ron Wynn once again, "People often remark of the country like ambiance in Westside Village." The fallout from the proposed divention would certainly ruin this ambiance that attracted us to this area in the first place.

As native Angelenos, we are familiar with the train tracks that run along Exposition from downtown to the coast. With this route still intact, it is preposterous to tear up major thoroughfares such as Venice and Sepulveda in order to appease the wealthy of a small section of Cheviot Hills. We, too. are taxpayers, Mr. Mieger. The Venice/Sepulveda diversion would leave a horrible taste in the mouth of all Westside Village residents. Please don't let this happen.

Sincerely ~ ~ \ / /.

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3111 Veteran Avenue L.A., CA 90034

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David Mieger MTA On. Gateway Plaza Mailstop 99-22-5 Los Angeles, CA 90012

June 11,2001

Dr. Mr. Mieger:

Dr. and Mts. Kevin Willenberg 2624 Vetor.m A venue

Los Angeles, CA 90064 \<W(l)

We are writing 10 •• press our concernS about the Exposition Lighl Rail that is soon coming up for a vote with the MTA Board of Directors.

As a young coupi", my wife and I recently purchll.$ed our /irst home nearby Sepulveda and Exposition. We were attnlcted to the neighborhood because of its qui.~ safe streets and we look forward to raising a family here. We are very concerned that the safety and traffic impacts of having a light rail stalion and parking 101 so near our home. We feel thai Sepulveda will become an e"IIen busier Street than it is and that motorists will start to use SOme of Ihe smaller st:reets like Military as alternate route. e are concerne so a ut c crossing gates, W Ie we understand will ha ve bells thai are audible from up to a half a mile away and will be opel1llional late into the night and early in the morning. e are so conCerne a e I costs assocI e w building and maintaining the ight rail system.

We do believe in public transportation and making it easier for Angelmos to get around this city. aut it is because we love this city and living in it so th ce ed negative ill'lpoO!S of the Exposition Light Rail pro' We would like to voice OI!T su 0 ~ Ahemative One, the Wilshire Bus Rapid Tnmsli. • eel the pid us 1$ a ady a huge SlI(;cess with proven ridership IUl<I c""venient access to many localion •.

We do hope our voices wjIJ be heard.

Thanks fOT your considera..tion.

,2/ereIy, ~ "-'"'J;.~C~--, f'J...v,

Kevin Wittenberg

Cc: Supervisor YVonne Buric. Supervisor bv Yarslovsky Mayor Elect Jame. Hahn We .. of Westwood HOA

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June 1,2001

Robert W. Wiviott 10601 Wilshire Boulevard, 20-West


Mr. David Mieger, Project Manager Los Angeles County MT A, One Gateway Plaza Mail Stop 99-2-5, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger;

As 8 long time resideDt of Wilshire House and the President of the Board of Directors of this high-rise condominium, home to approximately 100 people and employer to over 80 people, 10cated at the intersection ofWiJshire Boulevard and Westhobne Avenue, I strongly oppose the proposed installation of the Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit (BRn by the MT A.

I join with other residents of the Wilshire Boulevard Corridor (between Comstock and Westwood Boulevards) in emphasizing the fuel that speeding buses in exclusive lanes will only add to the congestion of thiS heavily traveled Boulevard. The installation of a BRT system along Wilshire Boulevard is a dangerous and destructive proposal. po en ecrease m or SCIVlce vehicles, emergency vehicles and automobiles, to accommodale the e"clusive bus lanes, will only add to the existing dangerous turn conditions, frequency of collisions, trllfIic noise, pollution, barely moving bumper-to bumper traffic and the 1IUJDber offiustrated drivers. It is umealistic to believ that Wilshire RT . be a lution traffic 00 ion on this West " oopulation grows. negatiVe safety an envrro impact of this propo on ents and employees 0 the Corridor overwhelmingly outweighs its benefits. The time saved by the Rapid buses is minimal yet the hazard the buses present to the and safj of this co are inswmountably massive. A ditlO , mcrease m p 'cal danger to both automobile drivers, pedestrians and residents, the noise, the increased pollution, the traffic upheaval, the inevitable loss of street parking, the impossible delivery coDditions, and the inconvenience of a 2-3 year construction project will undoubtedly have an adverse impact on property VIIlues in this coImI1Wlity. The WiIsbire Corridor is one of the most desirable and expensive residential areas in Los Angeles and should oot be so negatively impacted by a system destined to WI!

I understand that the Exposition Light Rail system has received overwhelming support fiom local citizens. I encourage you to consider proceeding wjth the installation of II Light Rail system along Ex:position Boulevard. This is a much more stlllSlble alternative wjth the potential to genuinely relieve the traffic congestion as the Westside grows without being detri:o::lental to this outstanding Westside residential community. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Robert W. WNiott

/ co; Mayor Richard J. Riordan

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Robert W, Wiviott 10601 Wilshire Blvd .. 20-West Lus Angdcs, CA 90024

Dear Mr. Wivioll:

OFF"ICI;: OF THE MAVOR ~ICHA~O J, RIORDAN

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Thank you for your leiter to the City of Los Angeles Mayor's Ollie&: reganJing the I!xc\usive bus lanes. Among th..: top priorities of Mayor Richard Riordan's Administ;.ltiun is to make Los Angeles a belt..:r place to work and live. To tlltain Ihese goals. government must be aecounlabl( 10 the public that it serves. With this in mind, I have forwarded your letter to the Metropoliton Transportation Authority. (fyou have any further queslions or comments, please contact them al:

MTA I Gateway Piau Los Angeles. CA 90012 (213) 922-7015

Thank. you aQain for contacting the Mayor' 5 Office.

Sincerely, _

f1<alL(j;dct~ . Maria Bouc:hereau Constituent Services . Office of the Mayor

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The Wilshire ~d Bus and Expo ROW parallel eadl other In Santa MonICa • . If you develop'l:xpo ROQv Santa Monica will have to rapid Unes to It and , Venice none. .

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We have logged your comment into the ~ecord.

we are scheduled to go before the MTA Board on ~une 28, 2001. The OElS and a summary of the comments received will be presented. At thac time a locally preferred alternative will be eele~ted.

SincerelYI

Mid -City/Westside Project 1"eam

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.. f-· '" \"., / Sent; Tuesday. May 29. 2001 ~;57 PM . To: [email protected]; [email protected] FifthDistrict@bo$.cc.la.ca.us; [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]; Rriordan®mayor.ci.la.ca.us; bernson®c12.ci.la.ca~us; JIgaspi®aol.com; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; pam-oconnor@santa"monica.org; [email protected] Subject: exposition light r.i.~"l l·ine

Dear. Honorable MTA Boardmember, I am a homeowner at 3925 w. Adams Blvd. and ~ I approve lOot of the proposed ligbt rail between downtown L.A. and santa I Monica Ca. I believe it: wi~l be a grea.t addlli91L..t.9. th~ .. Sp\:lthern California 1 rail sY5~'it snould be a---TI":gnt rail train system" and DOt: a rapid b~s . lH system. One train can carry 750 people an extended bus can only carry BO people, therefore theX'e would be many more tripe by fuel burning vehic,le " .. oppoEll!!!d tc an electric one. \1'ftanJ.r'" yoU' .. :ror-your ... ·re·presen·tac1on -and ·"Your -. service. l.t is appreci~and admired. r .'M •• , .. '" ,-, E:.r-ic. Wolhon-Sagot and family. . "_ ..

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From: Mid.cikY WestSide Sent: wednesday, May 30, 2001 8:45 AM TO: '[email protected]' subject: RE: exposition light ra.il line

Mr. Walfson-Sagat and Family:

Thank you for your comment on the Mid-City/Westside OEIS/E~R.

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~llIase use thI9. page 10 submit your ctll'l'tl1'lllnl aboUt !he Draft EnYlnJnmentallmpact Statament/Repolt (DEISlEIR) on the .\AId-CltyIW$IIItlI1de Transit CorrIdor. You. may discusa any aIJ1)IICt 01 Ittl! project in whic:h YDU are inlBrtlSlIId.

Your proposal to divert the light rail is' ridiCU10U~ ~he fact is -I <you will be disrupting thousa,nds of people for the benefit of a few .... - - specifically, a few people in Ch",viot Hills. ~ Hav1ng a light J rail running on venice Boulevard and Sepulveda BOu evard will onl . 3 cause more traffic, not less_ you are g01nq to u1ld the light rail, please use the exist ng right-of-way and forget about the 4 diversion. Don't waste our taxpayer's money! y were we unable ~. to obtain cost comparison' information from t e -city regarding your diversion? We would like· to know exactly how much it is going to cost to build your diversion as opposed to using the exis,ting right-of-way. Your:diversion is not going to help anyone on the west side but wilI make our lives more miserable.

And as far as your plans for Wilshire Boulevard •• just complete '--J I the subway as originally planned. Forget about the buses! "

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HV~".?,j Los Angeles County MelrQfiolHan Transpor1Btion Authority Mid- CllylWestside Transit Corridor.

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COMMENTS Please use 1t116 page to sullmk your COIIWTIIJI11;$aboU\ the Draft Environmenlallmpalrt Slalemenl/Repolt (DElSlEIR) on thE Mid-CilyJWes1IIIcIe Transit CorlitIcH":. y~u ~'~\SSany IIIJI)IICI 01 the projllct in which you are Int~ -

Mr, David Mieger MfA One Gateway Plaza MlIi1 Stop 99-22-5,90012

, th M'd I \ I have been Il West Los Angele!l!resident for over 12 years, Concemmg e .1" .!

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City/Westside Trl\llSit Com .. odor, IIIID a strong SIIpperter for Wtlshire: Bus ~pld. Trruw!..

Tbi have proven ridership and goes through maJor destmatJOrtS. I TIn J 1.. progrIIID, s ProlWllD, ... ' '.' .' . Rail T .. J Exposition does nOtis'¢.Vi~,.~,~-tyl!C1JVity centers. ~e .Light ra.nstt ~s too . J

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Thank you for yoUr kind attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Helen C. Wong Resident at 2671 Greenfield Ave LA CA90064

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Supervisor Zev Yarosla~ Mayor Rkhard Riordan West of Westwood Home Owner Association

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6 June 2001

Los Angeles county M.T.A. Attn: David Mieger 1 Gateway Plaza Mailstop 99-22-5 Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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I strongly support the concept of the Light-Rail system. J \ However, I cannot find words to adequately express my J opposition to the Venice/Sepulveda Diversion. Especially since, as I understand it, the right-of~y~y ~long Exposition ~ already exists. . .

Sincerely,

~~~<--..., TOD! Woods 3207 Malcolm Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034

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I hear that, ONCE AGAIN, the KIA i. considering the Exposition Wrong of Way for light rail or alternative,

I thought this issu .. was closed,or have you been deluged by "Friends4Expo"!1

Look ••• shouldn't more weight be given to the testimony & desires of the

reSidents most impacted? I AM one. I live on Ashby Avenue between Westwood

& Overland Avenues. This proposed #R*&!%c.* would be in my backyard. Heaven

help me, I'd rather have • in that area, a neighbor with a barking Pit Bull.

P U L EE EE .. e Z E •••••• DON I T DO nus TO !IE! r. don' t Care wheth .. r the

decision is environmentally' -sound or economically sound, but I am certain

it will be sound - right to my backyard. How can anyone who doesn't live next

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to it make decisions for those of us who do? Keep me in mind while you work. ~

Hopefully,

CODstance Wustman 10746 Ashby Avenue Los Angeles. Ca 90064 Parallel to the right of way

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Leslie Wynn 3563 Kelton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034

June IS, 2001

Los Angeles CoUDty MT A Attn: David Mieger I Gateway Plaza Mllilstop 99-22-5 Los AngeJes, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Mieger:

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SCANNED IN RMC

Just a short DOte to say being a homeowner on the Westside, 1 am DOt totally in support of J t the Light-Rail system and am vehemently opposed to the proposed VenicelSepulveda Diversion.

Please keep me apprised of public meetings regarding this matter by sending notices to:

Leslie Wynn Post Office Box 241635 Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Sincerely.

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Dear L.A COlDlty MT A,

:JUN 13 2001 SCANNFD

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My name is Khosrnw (David) Yaghoubzadeh and I own the house at 3115 , Veteran Avenue. I am in support of the Light.Rail~. owever, I am apposed ~ vehemently to the Venice'lSepulveda Diversion. I will take as much action as I can to stop this awful, honible, bothersome diversion. I will take action against you and your plan, ";L and so will the rest of the neighborhoods. .

Sincerely, Khosrow Yaghoubzadeh 3U5 Veteran Ave.

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Mr. Yeager: .hanK you for your CQmment on the Mid-City/Westside ~gIS/ErR.

we have logged your comment into the record.

We are scheduled to go before the MTA Board on June 26, 2001. The OElS and a summary of the comments received will be preseneed. At that time a locally preferred alternative will be selected.

Sincerely,

Mid-Ciey/westside Project Team

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From: will Yeager [mailto:willyeag"rlihotmail.com] W Y (,) sene, Wednesday, June 13, 2001 11:17 ~ To: MidCityWeseside~ea.net; [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Rriordan~yar.ci.la.ca.us; b~rnBon®c12.ci.la.ca.U$; [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected]; pam-oconnor@santa-~onica.org; friends4expoeao l. c om subject: Exposition Boulevard Light Rail Line

The Exposi tion :Soulevard Light Rail Line needs to he .~._!!.s doe. an ~l<tension --=:J I

of the Red Line down Wilshire BoulevaraJ While it may be necessary to install a. ] bUS system along Wilshire Blvd. in the short term the._~eed for a rail C:1lll b!'._ .... _. "" '4 eeen by the traffic along th~ corri~ BuIlding the Exposiflon Blvd. L1gnt Rail Line makes particular sense as ~t would serve a community with many public ~ transit riders. much like ehe highly successful :Slue Line. t- 1tlonally. t e 'l positive externalities to our society of increased employment ( education and recreation opportunities by providing transportation facilities to an underaerved area are immense. The wealth of a nation is ~ressed in the goods and services available to its people and diversion Qf fundS into military Y-boondoggles, prisons, and jails instead of positive investment in public I infra.structure needs to stop. In fact, t.here is a measurable relat.ion,ship ---.J between public iDve~tments in transit and a decrease in crime.

In the Exposiei6n Blvd. Light Rail proposal there is a deviation from the existing rail line around Rancho Park that will drive up the expense of the project and the transit time of riders. Following the existing tracks is the greater good. The same mentality working here is what has prevented the Red Line from its original goal; Downtown to Santa Monica and should be resisted. In time those same people that wish to be eeparate from the rest of the public will grow to appreciate their acceSB to the rail line. -Besides the EXpOSition Blvd. Light Rail Line, several other Rail Lines need to ' be built to provide the skeletcn structure for a sound regional transportation system. FUDding for building the rest of the heavy/light rail network for Los ADgeles County and increased ~~ice needs to.he fo d at all levels of governmenU I am pleased 1:.0 see a crenshaw RaiY-Linebeing er stuo.y and

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! would suggest a Harbor Rail Lin~ to San Pedro, a Coastal Rail Line running from i , .. C .... ". c. '"" , •• ,' '"' , ••• '''''" Oowo.y, •• , ••• ,. ,en_ , •• ,., ••• C"j San Gabriel Freeway tbat would link to the Eastside Rail Line by its ~xtension --, east and also to a Foothill Rail Line that would connect to the Pasadena Blue I Line and On into the San Fernando Valley. Further, both east-west and north-soutb Rail Lines are needed in tbe San Fernando Valley.

In regards to Bicycles, the bicycle path along the Exposition Blyd. Light Rail J~ Line is great and will help plug the gap in the needed Bicycle Path network. More Bicycle Racks and Lockers need to ' ac ation sinc.. 19 there is a growing demand for them. Often I See aU the Bicycle Racks at existing Rail Stations fUll which demonstrates that more need to be installed. I This is good bUSiness as a dollar not spent On imported fuel is available for 10 the local economy and w~th the mon .. ~ multiplier c,i::'mla~i~n, fa,ctor. 7,~Io~. ~rlOh / Up to fourteen dollars ,n new $pe~1~n~1 Also, tEe proh1b1t10n of B~cycl~s -~ during certain bours on trains wou good to drop altogetbe~. Never have I ! Seen a train car sO full that it couldn't accommodate a bic::ycle, and I hay., seen' Scme packed cars. The ability to ride to a Rail Line from home and then from it'll tc a work location that is not easily busable is needed and witb the 6~9 AM and \ 3-7PM ban on aic::ycles this is impossible. ~t the very least, the prohibited \ hours ne"d to be shortened to' 7-9 AM and 4-6 I'M. ~

Sincerely,

Will Yeager

1050 South Saint Andrews Plac~

Los Angelea, ~ 90019

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COMMENTSPage 1066

From, Mid-City WestSide Sent, Tuesday, June ~9, 2001 10,22 AM TO: 'Will Yeager' Subject: RE: Exposition Boulevard Light Rail Line

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From: Mid-Ci~y Wes~Side Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 'a:56 AM To: 'patricia Young' Subject: REo Exposition Light Rail

Ms. Yeung:

Thank you for your commen~ on tbe Mid-City/Westside DEIS/ElR.


We are scheduled to go before the MTA Board on June 28, 2001. The nElS and a summary of the comments recei~ed will be presented. At that time a locally preferred alternati~e will be selected.

Sincerely,


-----Original Message-----From. Patricia Young [mailto:eggfuyou®hotmail.com] sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 11,31 AM To: [email protected]~; SecondDistrict®boa.co.la.ca.us; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; ~e~o$.co.la.ca.uB; [email protected]; [email protected]; j 19aspiOaol. com; jwaldenwmayor.lacity.org, [email protected]; [email protected]; BeAProOaol.com; [email protected]; Frienda4Expooaol.com Ce: [email protected]; [email protected]~ Subject: Exposition Light Rail

I am a teaCber at a LAusn school , James J. McBride School (for Special ~ Education) . OUr 5econdary program uses public transport every day. FresenUy, we USe MTA transpcrtaion, Santa Monica Municipal bU$es and CUlver city euaes. The proposed Exposition Light Rail line would permit us to go ~o ~he ~ sCiencel Center, the Natural History Museum, lMAX, Afr-Am~r Museum and other sites in that area more easily. Presently, it takes us approx. l~ bours each way.' We ~

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rarely get Co downtown LA because it takes too long. I would love to take my ( students to the Central Library, Bradbury Bulding. MOMA and otber places , downtown but have not because of the time it would cake us to get there and J back. Each year, we go to the Music Cent~~ for the Very Special Arts Festival but hire school buses to transport us. If the Exposition Light Rail is built. we could use public transport wbich is a much hetter learning experience tor my 5tudent$.

I, too, would gladly take public transport to downtown LA from my home in J Venice. My aunt drives to Chinatown on a weekly basis to volunteer at ehe ~ public lihrary there. If the Exposition Light Rail line existed, she, too. ..) would take public t~ansport.

Having lived in France for 26 years. I am used to an efficient public } transport system. Most of those years we~e spent in Pari.. Granted, Paris i. mucb smaller than Los Angeles but we DO NEED a better public Cransporc sy~tem. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and One of the delights of living in Paris was that r no longer needed to own a Car. Now that I'~ back. I own a car again... "I

Please vote for che ZXpositian Light Rail line. ~~ Thank you.

Patricia Young 24 Rose Ave., #C Venice, ~ 90291

Sincerely.

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Mr. zandt:

"!'l1ank you for your comment on the Mid~City/Westside DElS/EIR.


We are scheduled to go before the MTA Board on June 26, 2001. The DElS and a summary of the comments received will be pres~nted. At that time a locally preferred alternative will be selected.

Sincerely,

Mid-City/west.ide proje~t Team

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From: Gary Van Zandt [mailto:garyvz@earthlink net) Sent, Sunday, June 10, 2001 9,32 PM To: [email protected] subject, Exposition Light R~ll Importance: Hign

I support Exposition Light Rail and I urge California is choking on ~raffic and buses gasoline will do nothing but head upwards.

We need more light raill

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Gary Van Z .. ndt 170p4 Haynes Ln. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 79B 9990 (Phone) (310) 79B~0064 (Fax) (977) 383-1682 (Interactive Pager)

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Prom' Mid-Ci ty West,?ide Sent: Monday, June ll, 2001 6:47 AM To: 'Gary Van Zandt' SUbject: p~: Expo~ition L~ght Rail

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