Widening the 405 is like finding a slightly bigger sponge to throw in the ocean, whereas a north-south line along that corridor is ideal. Getting rail to LAX, which I'm committed to doing. With the Expo Line, if you live on the far west side, you'll have an option next year to go from 'the sand to the symphony' in 40 minutes. And the Crenshaw Line will be a gamechanger for South Los Angeles." —Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti