https://laist.com/news/la-history/why-is-there-a-socal-freeway-with-a-40-mile-gap
The alleged bribe was a juicy detail I hadn't been aware of, but I can't say I'm too surprised :popcorn:
Looking at that map, it seems like it would make a lot more sense if the Yerba Buena portion of the freeway was to be joined to I-105
The corridors were pretty redundant with each other. There wasn't much need for CA 90 to be built as planned once I-105 (formerly CA 42) got traction towards being completed. A lot of the right-of-way acquisition at the eastern terminus I-105 was contentious and it didn't really stand much chance of going further than it already does.
As you are all likely aware (and was mentioned in the article), there has been a proposal to tear down the CA 90 Marina Freeway and replace it with a park and housing. I am surprised by how much opposition there was to the demolition of the freeway. I would have thought the surrounding neighborhoods would strongly back the demolition of the freeway.
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on April 13, 2025, 12:14:07 PMAs you are all likely aware (and was mentioned in the article), there has been a proposal to tear down the CA 90 Marina Freeway and replace it with a park and housing. I am surprised by how much opposition there was to the demolition of the freeway. I would have thought the surrounding neighborhoods would strongly back the demolition of the freeway.
It is one of the few freeways that reliably moves towards I-405. Marina del Rey being an unincorporated area probably doesn't have a lot of local interest in bringing in new neighbors.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on April 13, 2025, 12:21:54 PMQuote from: The Ghostbuster on April 13, 2025, 12:14:07 PMAs you are all likely aware (and was mentioned in the article), there has been a proposal to tear down the CA 90 Marina Freeway and replace it with a park and housing. I am surprised by how much opposition there was to the demolition of the freeway. I would have thought the surrounding neighborhoods would strongly back the demolition of the freeway.
It is one of the few freeways that reliably moves towards I-405. Marina del Rey being an unincorporated area probably doesn't have a lot of local interest in bringing in new neighbors.
The people living in the marina hi-rises probably place a high value on being able to get in and out of the area easily.