# Seaside Traffic-Clearing Trains The Expo Line Drops Passengers at the Beach to Reduce Traffic By M | Published 2016-05-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reduce-traffic References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3059855/los-angeless-new-train-gets-you-to-the-beach-without-a-car/9) & [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/Y8o_A5Ng7to) The Expo Line is a train service operating through the metropolis of Los Angeles that has recently expanded to add a service that drops passengers off directly at the beach, in order to reduce traffic on the freeway. The initiative is designed to help decongest the busy highway roads filled with cars headed to the beach with an [accessible transit line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system) that takes consumers to the water without having to drive or park. Los Angeles is a popular [urban beach area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-beach) surrounded by coastlines that entice locals and tourists all year long. To help ease up on the traffic travelling to and from the water, the Expo Line will offer service from Culver City to Santa Monica that stops directly at the beach. The expansion hopes to reduce cars on the 10 Freeway by 50,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Beach Accessible Transit:** The Expo Line's service directly to the beach opens up opportunities for other cities to create similar transit options that alleviate beach traffic. - **Traffic-reducing Initiatives:** The Expo Line's expansion highlights the need for more transportation solutions that can reduce congestion on busy highways and freeways. - **Coastal Transportation Innovation:** The Expo Line's beach drop-off service presents an opportunity for transportation companies to develop innovative ways to provide direct access to popular coastal destinations. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The Expo Line's beach drop-off service demonstrates the potential for transportation companies to create new services that congested cities can implement to reduce traffic. - **Tourism:** The Expo Line's expansion to offer direct beach access opens up possibilities for tourism companies to promote sustainable travel options to popular beach destinations. - **Smart City:** The Expo Line's initiative to reduce traffic by providing beach access through public transportation highlights the potential for smart city technologies to optimize transportation systems and improve urban mobility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Beach-Inspired Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line.md) - [Airport EV Charging Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerflex.md) - [E-Bike Parcel Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axlehire-parcel-delivery.md) - [Toronto Neighborhood Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-media.md) - [Scenic Train Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skunk-train.md) - [Innovative Maritime Transportation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system.md) - [Pedicab Shuttle Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-by-bike.md)