Congressional Congestion Threatens L.A.'s Transit Projects

Could L.A.'s ambitious transit expansion plans become a victim of Congressional budget battles? The extension of the city's subway and downtown Regional Connector are among the projects funded by the Senate but neglected by the House.

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August 22, 2013, 10:00 AM PDT

By Jonathan Nettler @nettsj


"Sure, the budget battles could shut down the federal government. But they also could have consequences for an extension of L.A.'s subway, California's bullet train and efforts to reduce helicopter noise," reports Richard Simon. "Those are among the lower-profile but still vital issues at stake in Congress' spending fight."

"Los Angeles officials are hoping that a stopgap spending bill that Congress must approve in September to avert a government shutdown Oct. 1 will include funding for the projects," he adds. "But in today's political climate, there are no sure bets in Washington. Last year, Obama included money in his proposed budget for the projects, but Congress, engaged in a similar budget fight, provided nothing."

Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Los Angeles Times

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