LA Looks to Fast Track Construction of Two Rail Projects

With federal approval, the extremely aggressive schedule would finish construction of the Purple Line subway extension and the LAX train station and people-mover by 2024

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has formally asked to join a Federal Transit Administration pilot program that could accelerate construction on a subway to the Westside and a rail connection to Los Angeles International Airport.

With federal approval, the extremely aggressive schedule would finish construction of the Purple Line subway extension and the LAX train station and people-mover by 2024. That's nearly a decade ahead of schedule for the Purple Line extension.

Finishing the project earlier would reduce construction costs, reduce construction impacts to dense urban centers and expedite transportation benefits to the region, according to Metro Chief Executive Phillip Washington.

Plus, Los Angeles is hoping to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and would like to have the projects completed.

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