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CA AB577

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Adrin Nazarian

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing prohibitions on construction of mass transportation rail projects (other than subways) within specified corridors in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles
  • Repeals requirements imposing certain conditions on the construction phasing of mass transportation rail projects between the San Fernando Valley and downtown Los Angeles
  • States legislative intent to allow installation of above-ground rail transit along the Los Angeles Metro Orange Line to address growing public transportation demands
  • Notes that Orange Line ridership reached 31,787 average weekday riders as of September 2012, nearly double the initial estimate of 16,000 riders when bus rapid transit was adopted
  • Effective July 8, 2014

Legislative Description

Rail construction: County of Los Angeles.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 92, Statutes of 2014.

7/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Housing2/6/2014
Rules1/23/2014
Transportation1/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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