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Transforming Los Angeles. MOVE LA. Who is Move LA ?. Convened business, labor, and enviro coalition Initiated the discussions that led to Measure R January, ‘08, conference catalyst for Measure R. Advocate acceleration of Measure R projects. A COALITION OF LEADERS. RESULTS.
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MOVE LA Who is Move LA ? • Convened business, labor, and enviro coalition • Initiated the discussions that led to Measure R • January, ‘08, conference catalyst for Measure R. • Advocate acceleration of Measure R projects
RESULTS Measure R Press Conference, November 5, 2008
TRANSPORTATION Connects Many Issues Economic Development TRANSPORTATION Environmental Sustainability Job Growth Environmental Justice Business Vitality Energy Quality of Life Personal Health Affordable Housing Healthy Communities
MEASURE R WILL TRANSFORM LA COUNTY • Enhanced transit & Reduced congestion • Reduced emissions • More walkable communities • More jobs & better access to jobs • Enhanced position in the global economy Future of LA County LA County Today • Worsening congestion, economic inefficiency • Increasing smog and greenhouse gases • Enormous projected population growth • Housing / employment imbalance
LA County Rail Transit Before Measure R in 2008 Rail riders: 38-42% previously drove a car * Excludes 14 mi. BRT
MEASURE R RAIL TRANSIT Adds 76 miles of new rail transit
Accelerating Measure R transit program: 30/10 Plan 12 Measure R Transit Projects
30/10 Initiative TIFIA: Federal Low Interest Master Credit Agreement + Measure J: 30-year extension on Measure R this November