Why build a rail-based trolley line in San Pedro?
San Pedros waterfront and downtown have a host of wonderful attractions, including shops, restaurants, art galleries, the Warner Grand Theater, the L.A. Maritime Museum, marinas, beaches and excellent views of the Port of Los Angeles, one of the worlds busiest and most accessible port facilities. The Red Car Line not only connects these attractions together, it is an attraction in its own right, tapping into the nostalgia for LAs famous Red Cars. The highly visible Red Cars enhance San Pedros image while encouraging local tourism and commercial investment…a successful formula in other great cities. Over 1,100,000 passengers pass through the World Cruise Center annually, with that number expected to rise in the years ahead. The Red Car Line will strive to capture a significant percentage of the cruise ship passengers, as well as tourists from the greater Los Angeles metro area, home to more than 16 million people. Ridership will grow to complement the commercial development and visito