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Interstate 105 (I-105) in California is primarily an east-west auxiliary route serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
Answer: False
This assertion is factually inaccurate. Interstate 105 is situated in Southern California, serving the Greater Los Angeles urban area, and is not associated with the San Francisco Bay Area.
Interstate 105's western terminus is located in the city of Norwalk.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. Interstate 105's western terminus is located near State Route 1 in El Segundo, not in Norwalk, which is near its eastern terminus.
Interstate 105 intersects with Interstate 5 (I-5) near its western end.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. Interstate 105 does not directly intersect Interstate 5. It connects to I-5 indirectly via auxiliary routes such as I-405 and I-605.
The Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange is where I-105 meets the Long Beach Freeway (I-710).
Answer: False
This statement is factually incorrect. The Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange is the complex junction where I-105 intersects with the Harbor Freeway (I-110), not the Long Beach Freeway (I-710).
Signage at the western end of I-105 now predominantly indicates 'LAX Airport' as the destination.
Answer: True
Recent signage updates at the western terminus of I-105 increasingly direct traffic towards 'LAX Airport,' reflecting its proximity and importance as a destination.
Interstate 105 is located entirely within Orange County, California.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. Interstate 105 is situated entirely within Los Angeles County, California, and does not extend into Orange County.
Exit 1A on I-105 provides access to Interstate 405 North.
Answer: False
Exit 1A on I-105 provides access to Imperial Highway west, not directly to Interstate 405 North. Access to I-405 is provided by other exits.
The Sadao S. Munemori Memorial Interchange connects I-105 with I-405.
Answer: True
The Sadao S. Munemori Memorial Interchange is the designation for the junction connecting Interstate 105 (I-105) with Interstate 405 (I-405).
I-105 intersects with the San Diego Freeway (I-405) near Hawthorne.
Answer: True
Yes, Interstate 105 intersects with the San Diego Freeway (I-405) in the vicinity of Hawthorne, California.
The interchange between I-105 and I-710 provides access to Pasadena and Long Beach.
Answer: True
The interchange connecting Interstate 105 (I-105) and Interstate 710 (I-710) indeed provides access to Pasadena via I-710 North and Long Beach via I-710 South.
California State Route 19 (Lakewood Boulevard) intersects I-105 in Norwalk.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. California State Route 19 (Lakewood Boulevard) intersects Interstate 105 within the city of Downey, not Norwalk.
The HOV lanes of I-105 extend to an at-grade intersection with Studebaker Road.
Answer: True
The High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes of Interstate 105 do extend to an at-grade intersection with Studebaker Road, marking their easternmost point.
What is the primary function and location of Interstate 105 (I-105) in California?
Answer: An east-west auxiliary route in the Greater Los Angeles urban area.
Interstate 105 (I-105) functions as an east-west auxiliary route primarily serving the densely populated Greater Los Angeles urban area in Southern California.
Which of the following correctly identifies the termini of Interstate 105?
Answer: Western terminus at SR 1 in El Segundo; Eastern terminus at I-605 in Norwalk.
The western terminus of Interstate 105 is at State Route 1 (SR 1) near El Segundo, and its eastern terminus is at Interstate 605 (I-605) in Norwalk.
Which major north-south freeways does Interstate 105 intersect?
Answer: I-405, I-110, and I-710
Interstate 105 intersects with several major north-south freeways, including Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway), Interstate 110 (Harbor Freeway), and Interstate 710 (Long Beach Freeway).
What complex interchange connects I-105 and I-110 (Harbor Freeway)?
Answer: The Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange
The Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange is the significant, multi-level junction where Interstate 105 (I-105) intersects with Interstate 110 (I-110), also known as the Harbor Freeway.
Why have signs at the western end of I-105 been updated to show 'LAX Airport'?
Answer: LAX Airport is the primary destination for traffic exiting west on I-105.
Signage at the western end of I-105 has been updated to prominently display 'LAX Airport' because it serves as the primary destination for traffic heading west on the freeway.
In which California county is the entirety of Interstate 105 situated?
Answer: Los Angeles County
Interstate 105 is located entirely within the boundaries of Los Angeles County, California.
What is the significance of Exit 2B on I-105?
Answer: It provides access to I-405 and is named the Sadao S. Munemori Memorial Interchange.
Exit 2B on Interstate 105 provides access to Interstate 405 (I-405) northbound towards Santa Monica and southbound towards Long Beach. This interchange is known as the Sadao S. Munemori Memorial Interchange.
The common name 'Century Freeway' for I-105 originates from its parallel alignment with Century Boulevard.
Answer: True
The designation 'Century Freeway' for Interstate 105 is indeed derived from its parallel alignment with Century Boulevard, a major thoroughfare in the region.
Legally, California's Route 105 extends from Pershing Drive near El Segundo all the way to Route 605 (I-605).
Answer: True
According to the California Streets and Highways Code, Route 105 is legally defined as extending from Pershing Drive near El Segundo to Route 605 (Interstate 605).
The constructed western terminus of I-105 is officially logged by the FHWA as extending to Sepulveda Boulevard.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. While the constructed western terminus reaches Sepulveda Boulevard/Imperial Highway, this segment is not officially logged by the FHWA as part of the Interstate Highway System.
Caltrans designates 'mile 0' for Route 105 along Imperial Highway, approximately 0.5 miles west of SR 1.
Answer: True
Caltrans designates the 'mile 0' marker for Route 105 along Imperial Highway, situated approximately 0.5 miles west of State Route 1 (SR 1).
Interstate 105 is designated as part of the National Highway System (NHS).
Answer: True
Yes, Interstate 105 is recognized as a component of the National Highway System (NHS), indicating its importance for national transportation infrastructure.
Interstate 105 is officially named the Glenn Anderson Freeway in honor of a former U.S. Senator.
Answer: False
While Interstate 105 is officially named the Glenn Anderson Freeway, he was honored as a U.S. Congressman, not a Senator.
The I-105 number was previously used for a segment of the Santa Ana Freeway (US-101) between 1964 and 1968.
Answer: True
This is correct. The designation I-105 was previously applied to a segment of the Santa Ana Freeway (US-101) from 1964 until 1968, before being reassigned.
The 'See also' section mentions the San Diego Freeway portal.
Answer: False
The 'See also' section does not mention the San Diego Freeway portal; it lists related portals such as 'California Roads' and 'Greater Los Angeles'.
The 'External links' section provides a link to the California Highway Patrol for traffic incident information.
Answer: True
The 'External links' section does provide a link to the California Highway Patrol, offering access to traffic incident information.
Authority control databases like VIAF and FAST are referenced for Interstate 105.
Answer: True
Yes, authority control databases such as VIAF and FAST are referenced in the source material for Interstate 105, serving as identifiers for cataloging purposes.
The name 'Century Freeway' relates to I-105 being located near the 100th meridian.
Answer: False
The common name 'Century Freeway' for I-105 is derived from its parallel alignment with Century Boulevard, not its proximity to the 100th meridian.
What are the common and official names associated with Interstate 105?
Answer: Common: Century Freeway, Official: Glenn Anderson Freeway
Interstate 105 is widely known as the Century Freeway, a designation derived from its parallel alignment with Century Boulevard. Officially, it is designated the Glenn Anderson Freeway, in honor of the late U.S. Congressman Glenn M. Anderson, who championed its construction.
According to the California Streets and Highways Code, Route 105 legally extends between which two points?
Answer: Pershing Drive and Route 605
Section 405 of the California Streets and Highways Code legally defines Route 105 as extending from Pershing Drive near El Segundo to Route 605 (Interstate 605).
How does the constructed western terminus of I-105 differ from its legal definition?
Answer: The constructed terminus is at Sepulveda Blvd/Imperial Hwy, but this segment isn't officially logged by the FHWA as part of the Interstate.
The constructed western terminus of I-105 extends to Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Highway. However, this segment is not officially logged by the FHWA as part of the Interstate Highway System, differing from its legal definition.
Who is Congressman Glenn M. Anderson honored for in relation to I-105?
Answer: He was a proponent of the freeway's construction and advocated for its route.
Congressman Glenn M. Anderson is honored because he was a significant proponent of the I-105 route and actively advocated for its construction and alignment.
What designation does I-105 hold within the California Freeway and Expressway System?
Answer: It is designated as part of the California Freeway and Expressway System.
Interstate 105 is officially designated as a component of the California Freeway and Expressway System, signifying its role in the state's primary highway network.
The route of Interstate 105 first appeared on highway plans in the 1960s.
Answer: False
The proposed route for what would become Interstate 105 appeared on highway planning documents earlier than the 1960s, with initial concepts dating back to the 1940s.
Construction of I-105 was significantly delayed due to environmental concerns and community opposition.
Answer: True
The construction of Interstate 105 experienced substantial delays attributable to a confluence of factors, including significant community opposition and heightened environmental activism during the planning and development phases.
The primary opposition to I-105 construction came from predominantly white, affluent suburban communities.
Answer: False
This statement is inaccurate. A significant portion of the opposition originated from predominantly African-American communities, who expressed concerns about the freeway's impact on their neighborhoods and historical grievances with freeway projects.
Communities demanded I-105 be built significantly above grade to minimize neighborhood disruption.
Answer: False
Contrary to this statement, communities along the proposed route demanded that I-105 be constructed significantly below grade, in a 'trench,' to mitigate noise and visual blight.
The *Keith v. Volpe* lawsuit in 1972 charged violations of environmental regulations and civil rights protections regarding I-105.
Answer: True
The *Keith v. Volpe* lawsuit, filed in 1972, did indeed charge violations related to civil rights protections and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) concerning the I-105 project.
Judge Harry Pregerson only oversaw the *Keith v. Volpe* case before his promotion to a higher court.
Answer: False
This is incorrect. Judge Harry Pregerson continued to oversee the *Keith v. Volpe* case even after his promotion to a higher federal court, demonstrating his sustained involvement.
The Consent Decree resulting from *Keith v. Volpe* mandated the incorporation of a transitway, which became the Metro C Line.
Answer: True
A key outcome of the Consent Decree from the *Keith v. Volpe* lawsuit was the mandate to incorporate a transitway into the freeway's design, which subsequently evolved into the Metro C Line.
Groundwater issues in Downey required a pump system due to the freeway being built above grade.
Answer: False
Groundwater issues encountered in Downey necessitated a pump system, but this was a consequence of the freeway being constructed significantly below grade (in a trench), not above grade.
The Century Freeway Housing Program was created to build new housing near the freeway.
Answer: False
The primary objective of the Century Freeway Housing Program was not to build new housing, but rather to replace housing units that were demolished to facilitate the construction of the freeway.
The childhood homes of The Beach Boys members were demolished for the construction of I-105.
Answer: True
The construction of Interstate 105 did result in the demolition of the childhood homes of several members of the iconic band The Beach Boys.
The Beach Boys Historic Landmark is located on the site of the Carpenter siblings' birthplace.
Answer: False
This statement is incorrect. The Beach Boys Historic Landmark is situated on the former site of the Wilson brothers' home in Hawthorne, not the birthplace of the Carpenter siblings.
Filmmakers used the unopened I-105 for filming scenes in the movie *Speed*.
Answer: True
Prior to its official opening, the undeveloped stretch of Interstate 105 was utilized by filmmakers for the production of the 1994 motion picture *Speed*.
The 1971 Sylmar earthquake negatively impacted Caltrans' finances, delaying I-105 construction.
Answer: True
The 1971 Sylmar earthquake did contribute to fiscal challenges for Caltrans, which in turn exacerbated delays in the construction of projects like I-105.
Which of the following was NOT a significant factor contributing to the delays in I-105 construction?
Answer: The California State Lottery initiative
While environmental concerns, community opposition, and fiscal challenges (like those following the Sylmar earthquake) contributed to delays, the California State Lottery initiative was not a factor in the delays of I-105 construction.
What was a major concern voiced by predominantly African-American communities regarding the I-105 construction?
Answer: Concerns about the freeway's negative impact on their neighborhoods and resentment from previous freeway projects.
Predominantly African-American communities voiced significant concerns regarding the potential negative impact of the freeway on their neighborhoods and expressed resentment stemming from the disruptive effects of prior freeway construction projects on minority communities.
What architectural feature did many cities demand for I-105 due to concerns about noise and visual blight?
Answer: Construction significantly below grade, in a "trench."
To mitigate noise and visual blight, many cities along the proposed route demanded that I-105 be constructed significantly below grade, creating a 'trench' design.
The *Keith v. Volpe* lawsuit filed in 1972 primarily concerned which issues related to I-105?
Answer: Violations of civil rights protections and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The *Keith v. Volpe* lawsuit, initiated in 1972, primarily alleged violations pertaining to civil rights protections and the mandates of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in relation to the I-105 project.
What was a key condition mandated by the Consent Decree resulting from the *Keith v. Volpe* lawsuit?
Answer: Additional public hearings and an environmental report were required.
A key condition mandated by the Consent Decree from the *Keith v. Volpe* lawsuit was the requirement for additional public hearings and the preparation of a comprehensive environmental report.
What problem occurred during construction in Downey related to the below-grade trenching?
Answer: Buckling and cracking due to inadequate groundwater surveys.
During construction in Downey, the below-grade trenching, coupled with inadequate groundwater surveys, led to issues of buckling and cracking along the route. This necessitated the installation of an elaborate pump system to manage groundwater.
What was the primary goal of the Century Freeway Housing Program?
Answer: To replace housing units demolished for the freeway's construction.
The primary objective of the Century Freeway Housing Program was to replace housing units that were demolished to facilitate the construction of the freeway.
Which musical artists had their Downey birthplace home demolished for I-105 construction?
Answer: The Carpenters
The birthplace home of the musical siblings Richard and Karen Carpenter in Downey was demolished to accommodate the construction of Interstate 105.
What was unique about the use of I-105 prior to its official opening?
Answer: It was used by filmmakers for the movie *Speed*.
Prior to its official opening, the undeveloped stretch of Interstate 105 was utilized by filmmakers for the production of the 1994 motion picture *Speed*.
The Los Angeles Metro Rail C Line runs within the median of Interstate 105 for most of its length.
Answer: True
The Los Angeles Metro Rail C Line, commonly known as the Green Line, operates within the median of Interstate 105 for a significant portion of the freeway's length.
The Metro C Line's eastern terminus is located at the interchange between I-105 and I-710.
Answer: False
This is incorrect. The Metro C Line's eastern terminus is located at Norwalk station, which is at the interchange of I-105 and I-605, not I-710.
The Metro C Line separates from the I-105 median near Aviation Boulevard to continue towards the LAX area.
Answer: True
Indeed, the Metro C Line transitions from the I-105 median onto its own dedicated right-of-way near Aviation Boulevard, proceeding towards the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) area.
Future plans for I-105 involve converting HOV lanes into general purpose lanes.
Answer: False
Future plans for Interstate 105 involve converting its High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes into High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes, not general purpose lanes.
Segment 1 of the I-105 HOT lane project is projected to be completed by 2030.
Answer: False
The projected completion date for Segment 1 of the I-105 HOT lane project is 2028, not 2030.
What public transportation line operates within the median of Interstate 105?
Answer: The Los Angeles Metro Rail C Line (Green Line)
The Los Angeles Metro Rail C Line, formerly known as the Green Line, operates within the median of Interstate 105 for a substantial portion of its route.
Where is the eastern terminus of the Metro C Line located in relation to I-105?
Answer: At the interchange of I-105 and I-605 in Norwalk.
The eastern terminus of the Metro C Line is situated at Norwalk station, which is located at the interchange between Interstate 105 (I-105) and Interstate 605 (I-605).
What future modification is planned for the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-105?
Answer: Conversion to High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes.
Future plans for Interstate 105 include the conversion of its existing High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes into High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes, which will permit toll-paying vehicles to utilize these lanes.
Which segment of the I-105 HOT lane project is scheduled for completion in 2028?
Answer: Segment 1, between Sepulveda Boulevard and Central Avenue
Segment 1 of the I-105 HOT lane project, which spans the route between Sepulveda Boulevard and Central Avenue, is scheduled for completion in 2028.
How does the Metro C Line deviate from the I-105 median near the western end of the freeway?
Answer: It separates onto its own dedicated right-of-way at Aviation Boulevard.
Near the western terminus of I-105, the Metro C Line diverges from the freeway's median, transitioning onto its own dedicated right-of-way at Aviation Boulevard.