Thanks for reminding
us about the "lost" freeways that were
never built, such as the Laurel Canyon Freeway
("Freeways' Missing Links Can Frustrate
Commuters," April 2). Although many believe that
Los Angeles has an extensive network of freeways,
many more were planned that would have greatly
increased mobility across the region. In fact, Los
Angeles ranks near the bottom in freeway miles per
capita for U.S. urban areas. No wonder we have such
crushing congestion!
The Laurel Canyon
Freeway would have provided a critical link from the
Valley into the Mid-Wilshire district and down to LAX.
While many extol the virtues of mass transit--and no
one wants to live right next to a freeway--over 95%
of us are still dependent on the freeways and major
arterial surface streets.
James Johnson
West Hollywood
