Reports / Studies
Below is a list of files, reports, and studies regarding the status and the benefits of the Los Angeles Streetcar. Click the title of each to download.
NEPA Environmental Assessment, July 2018
Federal environmental review document; public comment concluded on August 21, 2018
Updated Project Schedule and New Independent Cost Estimate
CEQA Environmental Impact Report – Certified by LA City Council, November 2016
Certified by LA City Council, approving selection of 7th Street as Locally Preferred Alternative
Streetcar Community Update Presentation, June 2016
A presentation to the downtown community providing an update on the project summary, recent progress, and outlook for the next few years.
Metro Potential Bond Measure Draft Expenditure Plan, March 2016
Includes $200 million in funding for Downtown Los Angeles Streetcar.
AECOM-URS Independent Cost Estimate, May 2015
Cost estimate produced by the streetcar project manager showing a total estimated project cost of $281.6 million in 2019 dollars.
AECOM Economic Impact Report, September 2014
Highlights economic benefits of the streetcar, including an increase in development valued at $1.6 billion, over 20,000 jobs (permanent and construction), and 4,500 new housing units above baseline production that wouldn’t have occurred without the streetcar. Link to technical appendix here
$295 Million for 30-Year Streetcar Operations, March 2013
City Council committed to fund streetcar operations for 30 years, at a total cost of $295 million ($5.9 million in opening year, escalating by 3% per year thereafter).
Streetcar Alternatives Analysis, January 2012
An analysis and report of route alternatives for the streetcar, including the recommended “Locally Preferred Alternative,” produced by Metro.
A study examining the feasibility of restoring streetcar service to downtown LA, produced by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles.
