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October 21: This Date in Los Angeles Transportation History

  • Written by Kenn Bicknell

2004: Metro releases a draft Environmental Impact Report for its proposed new West Los Angeles Transportation Center (Division 6).

Division 6 in Venice, circa 1958. (Click for more information)

The new location is a 4.7-acre site on Jefferson Boulevard between Rodeo Road (now, Obama Boulevard) and National Avenue, replacing the current Division 6 site in Venice.

More information can be found in the October 21, 2004 MyMetro employee news digest.

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