I know this is not Downtown specific, but has everyone seen the proposed Metro map?
http://calurbanist.com/los-angeles-future-rail-brt/
What are your thoughts?
It's not perfect (there are still enormous swaths of population and tourist-heavy city that are inaccessible by train), and I'm a little impatient with how long all this is taking, but something is better than nothing. Also, I remain hopeful with acceleration as I've seen each subsequent proposal become more and more ambitious.
PS. Vermont Corridor has the second highest mass transit ridership behind Wilshire, so don't put a BRT down it -- turn it into a subway.
Also, extend the T Line from Union Station down Sunset until you hit the Red Line. From There, stop at Santa Monica/Western, then Beverly/Larchmont and continue down Beverly all the way to Santa Monica Blvd. From there, another stop at Sunset/Benedict Canyon, then Sunset/Beverly Glen, and finally connect to the Q Line. (Yes, I realize those two penultimate stations would be a fight to the death with NIMBYs).