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Originally Posted by JDRCRASH
I think that even if the Gold Line Phase II Whittier Extension happens, the Whittier Blvd Subway can still be built as an eastern extension of the Purple Line. Come to think of it, perhaps that's one reason why Washington Blvd is a favored alternative for the Gold Line. The Purple Line can branch off onto 6th st in Downtown and continue as it becomes Whittier Blvd all the way to Santa Fe/Whittier/Washington. Maybe from that point on, the Gold Line could take over on Whittier Blvd in a Phase III to Beach Blvd. Imagine, a subway from Santa Monica to Whittier.
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If it's going to Beach Blvd. then why not head south to Knott's Berry Farm and then south east to the Disneyland Resort area and then finally to John Wayne Airport?
Yes, it would be very long, so make the OC portion limited stop/express service. Stops only at Knott's, Disneyland and John Wayne Airport.
The hard part will be paying for it, but I think this could eventually happen.
To save money they could make most of the OC portion of the Purple Line an El....