CPSD/RWC/HMJ/JFP/SH/vdl Mailed 10/31/03

Decision 03-10-077 October 30, 2003

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for an order authorizing the construction of a two-track grade separated crossing for the Eastside Corridor Light Rail Transit Line above and across the El Monte Busway, above and across the State 101 Freeway and above and across Commercial Street in the City of Los Angeles.

Application 03-07-013 (Filed July 10, 2003)

O P I N I O N

Summary

As part of the project to construct the Eastside Corridor Light Rail Transit Line (ELRL), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) requests authority to construct three proposed two-track ELRL grade-separated highway-rail crossings (roadway underpasses) at El Monte Busway (Busway), U.S. Highway 101 Freeway (U.S. 101), and Commercial Street in City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.