LA Metro Crenshaw-LAX Transit Corridor Preliminary Engineering
The Crenshaw-LAX Light Rail Transit
The Crenshaw-LAX Light Rail Transit (LRT) system enhances connectivity and mobility for diverse communities in Los Angeles County while improving access to major transportation hubs, including LAX Airport. This key element of LA’s Regional Transportation Plan consists of eight stations—three underground, four at-grade, and one aerial multimodal station that integrates with the LAX People Mover. AVA’s design approach prioritized cost efficiency, urban integration, and community-centric development. The project also explored transit-oriented development (TOD) opportunities to connect neighborhoods seamlessly to the station infrastructure. Notable challenges included integrating with the Expo Line, Green Line, and other future transit corridors such as the Harbor Subdivision.
Transformative Collaboration and Design
Anil Verma Associates, Inc. (AVA) played a pivotal role as a primary subconsultant to the General Engineering Team. AVA led station planning, architectural design, urban design, and landscape architecture for the Crenshaw-LAX LRT system. The team developed advanced conceptual and preliminary engineering solutions to tackle construction costs, such as transferring ticketing systems to ground levels, optimizing station configurations, and employing innovative construction methodologies like single bore tunnels. Stakeholder engagement, including community workshops, was central to the design process, fostering consensus and promoting neighborhood-specific architectural identities. AVA further ensured sustainability through water-efficient landscaping, energy-conscious designs, and low-impact development strategies.
Timeline:
- 65% Design Phase (2012)
- Construction Administration (2019)
- Operations (2022)
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