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Council issues statement supporting state-funded rail project after mitigation efforts; unanimous approval
Summary
The council issued a statement endorsing a state-funded rail project after describing extensive mitigation, meetings, property savings and reduced train speeds; council emphasized the regional importance of completing rail improvements and approved the statement unanimously.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a statement in support of a state-funded rail transportation project, with members citing extensive mitigation work and community engagement along the corridor.
Councilmember Reyes described the project as the only state-funded transportation project in the region and recounted hundreds of community meetings, mitigation efforts that saved 26 homes and a reduction in train speed from 40 mph to 20 mph in parts of the corridor. Reyes urged the council to assert support for finishing the project, saying it would protect the city's ability to complete other regional transit projects.
Councilmembers emphasized the economic development benefits along Figueroa, Lincoln Heights and Chinatown and said the project will expand access to a regional network for hillside and corridor residents. After brief discussion, the council recorded a unanimous vote in favor of the statement.
Next steps: the city will communicate its statement of support to state partners as the project proceeds.
