When will Metro recommend the final mode, alignments, and station locations?
At the conclusion of the Draft EIS/EIR phase, Metro staff will recommend a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA), which will reconfirm the mode, and recommend the alignment, length, and station locations that will move forward into the Final EIS/EIR. The LPA will incorporate the project that can be built and operated within expected funding and best compete for federal “New Starts” matching funds. It will likely include defining the initial Wilshire Boulevard segment(s) as well as the timing for subsequent segments of the LPA. It will specify station location and entrance details, examine the cost effectiveness of various segments, and the timing and funding for an implementation plan. The Metro Board of Directors is expected to consider the Draft EIS/EIR and the staff recommendations in the fall of 2010.
