Valley Transit Zone Found to be Financially Viable

A study finds that a San Fernando Valley transit zone could run buses 20 percent cheaper than the current costs under the MTA.

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August 2, 2000, 10:15 AM PDT

By Ali Valenzuela

The study conducted by consultants from Transportation Management and Design Inc. found that the MTA suffered from a bloated bureaucracy while a seperate transit zone for the Valley would eliminate these overhead costs. Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky comments that he believes "the Valley stands to benefit from a transit zone."

Thanks to Ali Valenzuela

FULL STORY: Study finds Valley transit zone would be feasible

Tuesday, August 1, 2000 in Los Angeles Daily News

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