Garcetti thinks a monorail over the 405 Freeway could tame traffic gridlock (Los Angeles: sales, attorneys)

[Hapa1]

If a light rail system was started throughout LA/OC/IE in the 70s and 80s, there wouldn't be as many traffic problems that we see today, and we certainly wouldn't be talking about a monorail.

[seain dublin]

Originally Posted by Mr_Geek

Yeah I doubt it happens but at least people are thinking outside the box.

Thinking outside the box only does some good when you're actually going to act on those thoughts.

This isn't going to happen. First off where would the stations be? People would have to still drive to those stations.

Is UCLA going to give up some land or their parking lots for a stop or stops there?

How about all the disruption(adding to traffic issues) to even get it built?

I think Eric smokes a big bowl and than talks. Only logical explanation for what comes out of his mouth, especially the last few months.

[LuvSouthOC]

Originally Posted by Hapa1

If a light rail system was started throughout LA/OC/IE in the 70s and 80s, there wouldn't be as many traffic problems that we see today, and we certainly wouldn't be talking about a monorail.

It would seem that way but some areas were not built out then like they are now. Moreover, mass transit, in addition to its obvious benefits, also brings criminality and other social ills some communities just don't want. And then there are those pesky cost discussions.

[jm1982]

Originally Posted by LuvSouthOC

It would seem that way but some areas were not built out then like they are now. Moreover, mass transit, in addition to its obvious benefits, also brings criminality and other social ills some communities just don't want. And then there are those pesky cost discussions.

Maybe it's just a coincidence ....

Theft and Similar Crimes Jump More Than 50 Percent Near Santa Monica Expo Line


Police In South Pasadena Say Gold Line May Be ‘Conduit For Criminals,’ But Metro Disagrees « CBS Los Angeles

[JustMike77]

Originally Posted by jm1982

Maybe it's just a coincidence ....

Theft and Similar Crimes Jump More Than 50 Percent Near Santa Monica Expo Line


Police In South Pasadena Say Gold Line May Be ‘Conduit For Criminals,’ But Metro Disagrees « CBS Los Angeles

Well at least we're getting criminals off the freeways.

[expatCA]

Originally Posted by JustMike77

Well at least we're getting criminals off the freeways.

Lets keep them on the freeways where they are "tied up" in traffic.

[Happy in L.A.]

I think it's a great idea. Those who stand to benefit the most are folks in the Valley and Santa Clarita area.

[Exitus Acta Probat]

Although I do not necessarily support a monorail on the 405, on a positive note at least they wouldn't need to build park & ride lots for it since the 405 is already one big parking lot most of the time.

[EclecticEars]

I might be in the minority in SoCal (and, disclaimer, I'm not a resident of the City of L.A.), but I'd be on board with the monorail idea.

[nmnita]

let me say a couple of things about a mono rail: it might have worked if it had been started, like some say, 30 or 40 years ago, but for those who were not in Los Angeles that many years ago; traffic in So.Ca. has always been a night mare. I know it is much worse now, but it seems like every attempt to solve the problem is costing more money and not working. Even in the 50s when living what seemed like miles from downtown a public transit system was always the issue.
Couldn't the money that would be spent on a rapid transit system of any kind be better spent on other problems facing So. Calif? I am not sure your mayor thinks with his whole brain. Now when does his re-election come up? I might move back just to vote against him.