Los Angeles bus route extension draws 10,000 riders in opening weekend
July 2, 2012
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority reported 10,000 riders came out for the opening weekend of the four-mile extension of the Orange Line busway, including 7,000 on the first day alone.
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority reported 10,000 riders came out for the opening weekend of the four-mile extension of the Orange Line busway, including 7,000 on the first day alone.
The $154 million addition added four stops to the original 14-mile line. The new stations run north-south while the original line travels east-west. A bike lane was also added along the entire length of the route, making it one of the longest in Los Angeles County.
MTA has installed a number of safety measures along the route, such as new traffic lights, red lights embedded in the asphalt; flashing lights to indicate a bus is approaching; and red light arrows telling motorists to avoid making a right turn on red into the busway.
As of Sunday evening, no glitches or traffic accidents were reported as a result of the extended line.
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