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Originally Posted by ardecila

There's really no network consequences to either Alt E or Alt G. With the realignment of Gold, Blue and Expo after the Regional Connector opens, it seems like both Alt E and Alt G would offer a direct connection between WSAB trains and Gold/Blue/Red/Purple, with Expo getting absorbed into the new Gold. Each option offers the same connections to other Metro lines. plus a bonus connection to Blue at Washington.

On the other hand, only Alt E would connect WSAB riders to the bus, Amtrak and Metrolink options at Union Station...

I dont really see the appeal of Alt G (what's up with the weird Pershing Square option?) Even if you're considering future extensions, it seems like Alt E is better in that regard, as it would (sorta) point in the direction of a Sunset line or a line to Glendale.

Here is Metro’s study of the destination of riders on the line, each dot represents 50 riders’ destination: