Metro's Purple Line Extension is a critically important rail project that will provide a high-capacity, high-speed and, dependable alternative for commuters to travel between downtown Los Angeles, the Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills and Westwood. Travel time between downtown Los Angeles and Westwood is expected to be about 25 minutes. The Westwood/UCLA station will be located under Wilshire Blvd. between Veteran Ave. and Westwood Blvd. A construction staging area is located in Parking Lot 36. The main station entrance will be located to the west of Gayley Ave., which will be equipped with stairs, escalators, elevators and bicycle parking. Other entrance(s) are also under consideration and development. Centrally located in Westwood, the Westwood/UCLA station will provide patrons with access to the Westwood Medical Center, Hammer Museum, UCLA campus and the surrounding Westwood Village.