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November 2, 2001 |
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MTA to Host Community
Meetings to Explore
Versión
en español The open house meetings
are the first in a series of public meetings for MTA’s North County
Combined Highway Corridor Study, which will develop feasible and
cost-effective solutions for alleviating traffic congestion in that area.
The study will focus on transportation issues directly impacting
residents, and specifically look at options from the junction of the I-5
and Route 14 north to the Kern County line. The study will consider
alternatives including construction of additional freeway lanes, special
lanes for trucks and carpools, bus rapid transit, high-speed rail transit,
widening/realignment of SR-138, and possible links through the San Gabriel
Mountains between the Antelope Valley and I-210. MTA has launched this
outreach effort to solicit public participation and feedback regarding
transportation issues of greatest concern to north county residents,
businesses and other stakeholders. The
public is encouraged to attend to speak with MTA and study staff, submit
comments and provide feedback about possible alternatives to improve
inter- and intra-regional travel. The
public also can learn how to become more involved in future planning
activities. Meeting information is as follows:
The rapid population growth and economic expansion in North Los Angeles County ranks the area among the fastest growing regions in California. The increase in automobile and truck congestion along the I-5, SR-14 and SR-138 corridors has placed additional stress on a highway system that continues to work beyond capacity. MTA-141 |
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