FAQs
- Travel times to downtown Los Angeles are expected to be around two and a half to three hours, a competitive time with driving.
- This project is still in its early planning phase, and construction is many years away. When construction does commence, it will be concentrated along the Interstate 10 corridor, and regular traffic control and management will be in place.
- New mass transit projects often create new economic benefits and opportunities. In Palm Desert, local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and retail, may experience growth as new customers arrive by rail.
- While new rail stations and accompanying developments will likely attract new visitors, the City’s infrastructure is prepared to accommodate added capacity. In fact, this project will ease traffic along Interstate 10 as people choose to ride rather than drive. During the busiest times of the year, when there are local festivals and events, attendees will have the option to travel by rail, easing congestion on freeways and local roads.
- Site designs have yet to begin, as a specific site has yet to be chosen. However, amenities may include station platforms, a bus station, flexible curb space, micro-mobility accommodations, rideshare pickup locations, on-demand car rental, parking spaces, and other passenger amenities. Transit-oriented development featuring housing, retail, and restaurant space could be built nearby.
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