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Originally Posted by bzcat
What do we think about the transfers stations design of HRT1 vs. HRT2?
HRT1 has a single transfer station for Sepulveda, Orange, and ESFV lines - and an additional Sepulveda-ESFV-Metrolink transfer station. So it distributes Sepulveda-ESFV transfers to two stations but concentrates transfers from both rail lines to Orange line at a single station. Will the Orange line platform be overwhelmed (assuming it remains a BRT for a while) from transfers from both rail lines?
HRT2 separates ESFV-Orange and Sepulveda-Orange transfers into 2, but concentrates Sepulveda-ESFV transfer at the Metrolink station. HRT2 may require a massive Sepulveda-ESFV-Metrolink to handle the load but should be better at handling transfers to/from Orange line.
Which trade off is better?
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So is Phase 3 of the purple line going to have a transfer station roughed in under Wilshire? The potential exists here for a cross-platform transfer like those in NYC to be built if the Sepulveda line is made to curve east/west in and out of the station. This would also enable equipment to be swapped between the new line and the existing rapid transit system.