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City Council approves interim San Fernando Valley transit authority study, 11-3
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to approve an interim joint powers authority to study creation of a San Fernando Valley transit zone, authorizing planning but not operations. The vote followed extended debate over governance, labor costs and equity implications.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to form an interim joint powers authority (JPA) to study a potential San Fernando Valley transit zone and to pursue a final application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Council member Pacheco Padilla introduced the plan and urged colleagues to support formation of an interim JPA that would complete studies, final analysis and an application to the MTA. “I would ask for the support of all the council, to take this next step, to sign on to an interim joint powers authority,” Padilla said.
The measure authorizes planning and study only; it does not transfer operation of bus service to a new entity. Jerry Miller of the City Administrative Office clarified the day’s action was to approve an interim JPA that will conduct a feasibility study and not operate transit. Tim…
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