Metro plans to reduce Rapid 704 service in upcoming cuts

You need to know that Metro plans cutting the Rapid 704 but making the eastern terminus at Alvarado/Sunset. (Line 2 would be rerouted to terminate at Union Station.)

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Please make sure to comment at servicechanges@metro.net if you do not think this is a good idea.

I also wonder if Metro has considered alternate eastern terminals for the 704 other than Union Station. For example, what about 7th St Metro or Pershing Square stations more into the heart of downtown?

The Rapid 704 needs to be enhanced, especially to include late night service as does the 720. Many people travel on this corridor late at night to/from their service jobs and entertainment destinations.

Every Wednesday night when i get on the #4 bus at Bundy towards West Hollywood, it is standing room only. This corridor does not operate under traditional “rush hour” 9-5 workaday service.

At the very least bring back the articulated #4 after the 704 stops running.

There is no reason to force people to stand like packed sardines inside a crowded 40 foot bus during late night when there are articulated buses available. Simply turn the articulated #704 buses to #4 after the 704 stops running or run the #704 until 2:00 a.m.

I also wonder if Metro has considered alternate eastern terminals for the 704 other than Union Station. For example, what about 7th St Metro or Pershing Square stations more into the heart of downtown?

Another bus change you should be aware of is the extension of the 217 south to the Expo Line station opening next year. This makes sense. Unfortunately, it may mean you have a forced transfer onto the 180 at Hollywood/Vine if you are headed to Los Feliz.