Breaking news — Metro board votes to fully fund Leimert Park, Hindry stations on Crenshaw Line

By Ted Rogers
May 23, 2013

Steve Hymon of the Source reports that the Metro Board has just voted 10 -1 to fully fund what had been considered optional Crenshaw/LAX Line stations Leimert Park and Hindry Ave.

The move comes just one day after the L.A. City Council voted to spend a total of $55 million in future Measure R fund for the two stations.

More details to follow.

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