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City Council approves interim San Fernando Valley transit JPA after debate over cost, governance and equity
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to approve an interim joint powers authority to study creating a San Fernando Valley transit zone. Supporters said the study could improve local bus service; opponents raised concerns about wages, governance and potential inequities with a separate zone.
The Los Angeles City Council on Jan. 11 approved an interim joint powers authority (JPA) to study the feasibility of a San Fernando Valley transit zone, voting 11 in favor and 3 opposed.
Council member Padilla described the measure as the next step toward “improv[ing] and expand[ing] the bus service in and around the San Fernando Valley,” and asked colleagues to support formation of an interim JPA to complete final studies and the application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). “I don't believe a valley transit zone would work without, maintaining the quality of life that, those workers currently have,” Padilla said, arguing improvements should not come at the expense of existing transit workers.
The measure won backing from Council member…
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