What is meant by “connectivity”, and why is it important in transportation planning for Crenshaw?
“Connectivity” refers to the ability of a given traveler to “connect” to various transportation facilities and thereby access a broader range of trip origins and destinations. For example, interchanges and on/off ramps are provided along freeways to allow travelers access to the local street network or to other freeways. Similarly, stations are provided along rail transit lines to allow travelers to “connect” from local bus routes or automobiles to other major rail transit lines. “Connectivity” is key to an effective transportation system. In the particular context of the Crenshaw Transit Corridor, a predominantly north-south corridor, connections to east-west transit routes such as the existing Metro Green Line and Exposition Light Rail Transit Line (currently under construction) would provide access to the many destinations along those routes.
