Transit talk.Re: The July 2 op-ed headlined "Subway-to-the-Sea Is Not the Solution for L.A. Transit:" Daniel Freedman freed·man n. A man who has been freed from slavery. freedman Noun pl -men History a man freed from slavery Noun 1. argues that dedicated-lane busway systems like the Orange Line "allow commuters to ... enjoy the beautiful Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. weather and scenery during transit." I'm afraid not. Complaints from neighborhoods surrounding the Orange Line quickly led to the construction of sound walls. Recently, the MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. announced the completion of sound wall construction, also demanded by residents, along the Gold Line in South Pasadena South Pasadena (păs'ədē`nə), city (1990 pop. 23,936), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1888. Medical supplies, clothing, and transportation and electronic equipment are manufactured. . Will residents kindly refrain from demanding sound walls so commuters can enjoy the scenery? John A. Mozzer Los Angeles Half the $5 billion (original Red Line) subway was paid by the Feds, and it has spurred at least $5 billion in development while being our highest ridership rid·er·ship n. The number of passengers who ride a public transport system. of any mode. Doesn't that make the subway our greatest investment? Roger Christensen Sherman Oaks |
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