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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: RAIL STATION NAMES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT Station names for Purple (D Line) Extension Section 1. Adopt the following official and operational station names for the three (3) stations that comprise Metro Rail's Purple (D Line) Extension Section 1:
Official Station Name Operational Station Name
1. Wilshire / La Brea Wilshire / La Brea
2. Wilshire / Fairfax Wilshire / Fairfax
3. Wilshire / La Cienega Wilshire / La Cienega
Issue
ISSUE
Metro is in the process of procuring signage and other permanent station identification materials for Purple (D Line) Extension Section 1 stations. All of the recommended station names above are the result of community input and do not differ from those in the original contract documents. Construction drawings reflecting the original station names have been completed. Station identification signage has not been fabricated. Should any costs be incurred due to station name revisions, they will be borne by the Purple (D Line) Extension Section 1 Project.
Background
BACKGROUND
The Purple (D Line) Extension Project Section 1 is anticipated for substantial completion in 2023. The project is currently making significant headway as our twin Tunnel Boring Machines are headed to their final destination westward at Wilshire/La Cienega. In 2019, Community Relations began discussions with local stakeholders, including Neighborhood Councils, Chambers of Commerce and the public on potential future station names.
Staff reviewed the Board's Property Naming Policy with area stakeholders during the outreach process. Per this policy, staff-initiated Station Naming outreach and engagement in June 2019 at the Halfway to La Cienega Community Event and continued through October 2019. The Metro Construction Relations team facilitated discussions with local community, business and civic leade...
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