Color the transit riders red

Re “Which Direction for Light-Rail Growth?” Sept. 3

L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky is right. Pull away the politics and look at ridership, and the Westside priority is clear. But when federal money is controlled by a San Dimas congressman, common sense is thrown into the sausage factory. So far, backroom alliances have ignored public input, and we’ve remain deadlocked for months on what color to assign the Expo Line. What does this mean for the process of building these rail lines?

ROGER CHRISTENSEN

Sherman Oaks

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Where should the next light-rail line go in L.A. County? The answer is simple: south. The harbor area is devoid of any link to good, reliable mass transit. Of course, the Westside and L.A. International Airport deserve attention, but San Pedro is witnessing a massive amount of development. By 2020, streets in the harbor area will turn into parking lots.

CHRIS YANG

Rancho Palos Verdes

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Re “Please, just pick a color,” editorial, Sept. 1

I have a suggestion: Why not designate the Expo Line the “plaid line”? Everyone would have his favorite color.

PAUL SAILER

Los Angeles