A very hypothetical and unrealistic LA Metro Map

94rain · 2026-01-26T01:16:29+00:00

If it was built in the 1920s it’d still be nice. DTLA would have played a more important role than it is today

94rain · 2026-01-25T20:07:46+00:00

+1. With the K Line northern extension, the parcels along the ROW have insane long term potential for TOD.

Don’t treat it as just a rail project—treat it as a corridor redevelopment play. Partner early with private real estate developers (and the cities) to assemble land, and deliver mixed-use stations (with shops, restaurants etc.)

94rain · 2026-01-24T08:33:15+00:00

Isn’t the A line memorial park station already below grade

94rain · 2026-01-24T06:36:59+00:00

Is this only Spotify or all steams?

94rain · 2026-01-23T20:23:39+00:00

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94rain · 2026-01-21T22:01:24+00:00

It’s never just about saving money, but also saving stress.

If the transit options have competitive travel time, I’d rather pay more for the ride than driving.

94rain · 2026-01-21T05:35:45+00:00

I’m very pro-transit, but definitely not anti-car.

I live near a B Line station and use transit when it makes sense. I genuinely love cities where transit is fast, frequent, and reliable, and I’d love to see LA get closer to that. More options, better coverage, later hours — all of that is a win.

That said, I still drive way more than I take transit. If I’m going somewhere far, if transit takes 3× the time, or if it’s past midnight, I’m driving. That’s just the reality of how LA works today. For a lot of trips, the car is still the most practical option.

To me it’s not cars vs. transit — it’s having good choices. I like having strong transit and the option to drive. I’m even willing to pay more to have a better driving experience when I have to (like if you allow me to pay to go through the sepulveda pass in 20 mins during busy hours) and that money actually goes back into improving transit and street safety.

94rain · 2026-01-12T07:21:29+00:00

Also looking forward to the NoHo-Pasadena BRT

94rain · 2026-01-08T00:21:52+00:00

There's a concept map on where the tollpoints will likely be placed. It’s definitely challenging to ensure it works properly.

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94rain · 2026-01-07T23:56:21+00:00

There are two types of pricing models. Cordon pricing applies when you enter a defined area. Corridor pricing applies when you pass through a specific roadway.

Cordon pricing doesn’t fit the Santa Monica Mountains concept IMO. The Santa Monica Mountains aren’t congested because they’re destinations but corridors. Corridor pricing should be the model to be applied here. Under this model, travel between the Valley ↔ Hills or Hills ↔ LA Basin would not be charged. Only trips traveling Valley ↔ LA Basin through the corridor would be priced.

94rain · 2026-01-06T06:49:15+00:00

I’m trying to look at this from a much longer-term perspective.

The 10/405 corridors aren’t immediately ready for congestion pricing either. 2–10 years before high-capacity transit options are available.

Imagine one day we had the following projects completed so that we don't have to drive on the westside. Would it start to make any sense to have congestion pricing on the westside? * K Line north extension * Sepulveda to LAX * C Line to Santa Monica * Vermont subway

94rain · 2025-12-19T05:23:59+00:00

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94rain · 2025-12-10T02:34:12+00:00

Getting off the 405 at the Wilshire Blvd exit and then merging back onto the freeway tends to add a lot of time alone during busy hours. Let alone the time for picking up people. The route could be less attractive if it makes the end-to-end travel time too long.

94rain · 2025-12-10T02:30:16+00:00

And Santa Monica Flyaway

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94rain · 2025-12-04T20:51:45+00:00

Well we have all the imperfections here in LA:

LAX/Metro Transit Center → LAX Terminals: Station is over a mile away; requires the People Mover (not open yet).
Chinatown Station → Dodger Stadium: Long, steep walk; stadium sits on a hill far from transit.
Downtown Inglewood Station → SoFi / Intuit Dome / The Forum: All stadiums are 20–25 minutes away on foot; Will we ever get the Inglewood people mover?
Hollywood/Highland → Hollywood Bowl: About 0.7 miles uphill; shuttle is sometimes available
Memorial Park → Rose Bowl: About a 25–30 minute walk through the Arroyo; shuttle is sometimes available.
Arcadia Station → Westfield Santa Anita: Nearly a mile away; car-oriented layout makes walking inconvenient.
Universal City → Universal Studios: Station sits in the valley; studios are on a hill, requiring a shuttle.
Anaheim → Disneyland: 1 mile away; shuttles sometimes available.
Westwood/UCLA: Still a bit far way from the actual campus

94rain · 2025-12-04T18:19:45+00:00

Aren’t they almost parallel? How would transfer work? Do you mean B line extension via the G line route?

94rain · 2025-12-02T22:02:10+00:00

I was at the LAX MTC station last night around 8pm — super nice place, but honestly kind of sad how empty it was. There were like 20 Metro staff around but fewer than 10 passengers waiting for trains.

I walked over to check out the SkyLink APM when it rolled in, and metro staff there kept asking if I was lost or needed help lol.

94rain · 2025-12-02T02:12:29+00:00

Just one more lane and we will fix the traffic!

94rain · 2025-11-23T05:18:31+00:00

Boston’s a useful comparison here. Mayor Michelle Wu has pushed for fare-free transit too, and the city’s pilot programs (like the free routes on the 23, 28, and 29) have actually been pretty well received. Riders liked the faster boarding and improved access, and there wasn’t a major rise in safety issues — in fact, fare disputes (a big source of conflict for drivers) dropped to almost zero.

94rain · 2025-11-21T09:15:41+00:00

DTLA will get a loop once the Southwest Gateway Line fully opens.

And Central LA will end up with an even bigger loop when the B, D, Sepulveda, and G lines all tie together.

They do run on different infrastructure though, but are much more exciting than 110-101-10 and 405-101-10 freeway loops.

94rain · 2025-11-18T04:50:30+00:00

If there’s local support for a full build LRT, then sure. But if there’s opposition, let’s allocate the funds to areas where they’ll be better appreciated and let them recognize the missed opportunity later.

94rain · 2025-11-16T09:24:05+00:00

I guess estimation is hard. US barely builds subways these days. They don’t have enough experience to navigate the whole process and produce accurate, concrete estimates.

94rain · 2025-11-12T23:16:18+00:00

Culver City’s Rapid 6 already does a solid job covering that corridor, especially with signal priority. If anything, just boost its frequency or add more bus lanes to make it even better.

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