The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) released new information on the highly anticipated Sepulveda Transit Corridor, shedding light on projected travel times, ridership estimates, and cost ranges for the transformative rail project.
The update, shared during the first of five community meetings, provides a clearer picture of how the project could reshape one of Southern California’s most congested travel corridors.
A High-Capacity Alternative to the I-405
If constructed, the Sepulveda Transit Corridor would offer a fast and reliable rail connection from the San Fernando Valley to the Westside and beyond, providing much-needed relief from traffic on the notoriously congested I-405 freeway.
Current proposals estimate travel times between the Van Nuys Metrolink Station and the Metro E Line (Expo Line) would range from 18 to 33 minutes, depending on the alternative selected. Commutes to Century City would take 25 to 36 minutes, while trips to Santa Monica would take between 32 and 50 minutes…