Metro Purple Line to Airport Metro Connector Station at Los Angeles International Airport

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has undertaken an Alternatives Analysis (AA) to study a new HRT rail with one track in each direction extending from the future station along the Purple Line Extension at Wilshire/ Westwood and the Crenshaw Line at the Airport Metro Connector Station at Los Angeles International Airport. The purpose of an Alternatives Analysis is to define and recommend alternatives to be studied as part of a Draft Environmenta l Impact Statement/Environmental Report (DEIS/DEIR).

This project will enable LA Metro to evaluate the feasibility of building new line in the West of Los Angeles that can provide access to LAX and accommodate future population growth and transit demand. Also, the alternatives have to be compatible with existing land uses and future development. The study considered the future Purple Line Extension and the proposed The Airport Metro Connector (AMC) Project. Both of these projects will be linked by the proposed alternatives. The proposed alternatives will connect Wilshire/ Westwood Station, elevated, with the underground AMC Station which is going to provide convenient connection for passengers to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Also, the Alternative proposes three more stations, two elevated and one at grade, at Westwood/Santa Monica, Westwood/ Rancho Park, and Fox Hills.

The Study Area for the potential routes is located in western Los Angeles County and encompasses approximately 18 square miles. It is North-South oriented and includes portions of three jurisdictions: City of Los Angeles, Culver City, as well as portions of unincorporated Los Angeles County. This report analyses the first alternative which 30 ft above the ground at the future Wilshire/ Westwood Station in Westwood and continues Southeast along Westwood Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard till it meets with AMC Station. The second alternative, which considers the same requirements for the track, has been proposed by Engineer Rishab Patil in a separated report. It is proposed between the Wilshire/Westwood to the LAX Airport Connector Station, and it passes through Westwood Blvd, Overland Ave, Venice Blvd and San Diego freeway. Both of the alternatives have been designed taking into account the Prerequisite Requirements.