Rapid Transit Advocates, Inc. v. Southern California Rapid Transit District
Opinion
Opinion
Adler, J.
In this appeal we are asked to decide if the proposed Metro Rail project of the Southern California Rapid Transit District (SCRTD) is required to be consistent with the general development plans of counties and cities. (Gov. Code, §§ 65300 and 65700.) We hold there is no such requirement.
Facts
This case arises from the final administrative decision of respondent SCRTD to build the initial 18.6-mile segment of Metro Rail, the proposed Los Angeles subway system. The SCRTD’s final approval was given on November 10, 1983. In approving the design and construction of Metro Rail the SCRTD adopted and certified the final environmental impact report (FEIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. At the time the FEIR was approved, the SCRTD adopted a “Statement of Findings” of significant environmental impacts and mitigation measures pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21081.
Appellants, Rapid Transit Advocates, an incorporated citizens’ group and Donald M. Moulton, sought a writ of administrative mandamus and injunction to compel the SCRTD to set aside its approval of the FEIR and to foreclose further implementation of the Metro Rail project.