U.S. Transportation Secretary, Congress Members Tour New Metro Gold Line to East Los Angeles extension
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood: Six-mile light rail extension is a 'model for the nation'
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood July 3 toured the new Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension, now nearing completion. He rode a test train and toured stations with Congress members Lucille Roybal-Allard and Grace Napolitano along with Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board member Gloria Molina, Los Angeles City Councilman and Metro Board member José Huizar, Metro Board member Richard Katz and Metro CEO Art Leahy among other officials. Secretary LaHood called the new rail extension a model for the nation. The new six-mile light rail extension will connect Union Station in downtown Los Angeles with Little Tokyo, the Arts District, Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. An opening date should be announced soon following additional testing.
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