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Originally Posted by Sodha
Crenshaw was picked first due to the following
1 - it's in the FEIR process and expected to be released early 2011. Thus, once approved after 45 days of issuance it can go out to bid. So, construction can start next year after certification. The Expo Line Phase II is already certified and the money is already granted from the state funding sources (Prop 1B) and Measure R ($1.5 billion). Measure R wouldn't have provided funds for Crenshaw until 2013. So instead of waiting 2 years for construction on Crenshaw, it can start next year.
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This is more the answer than the #2 point becuase Foothill has its funding together, Expo Phase 2, then Crenshaw was up to bat next. The Wilshire Subway and Regional Connector are expected to get New Starts funding once they complete their FEIR in 2011-12.