L.A. Metro has introduced plans for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, which could reduce rush-hour commute times by more than 50% and improve daily travel for over 120,000 residents. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

L.A. Metro has introduced plans for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, which could reduce rush-hour commute times by more than 50% and improve daily travel for over 120,000 residents
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The project offers five transit alternatives through the Sepulveda Pass, connecting the San Fernando Valley to West Los Angeles via a rail network. Each option targets relief for one of the city’s most congested corridors.

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L.A. Metro Transit Project Could Save Thousands of Hours

Depending on the final design, travel between Van Nuys Metrolink and the Metro Expo Line may take 18 to 33 minutes. Connections to Century City could range from 25 to 36 minutes, and to Santa Monica, 32 to 50 minutes.

Officials estimate the project will cost between $15.4 billion and $24.4 billion. Annual operation and maintenance expenses may range from $130 million to $157 million. These figures remain preliminary due to the design being only 15% complete.

L.A. Metro Eyes Long-Term Traffic Solutions for Los Angeles

By offering a reliable alternative to personal vehicles, the L.A. Metro project seeks to ease daily traffic for tens of thousands. It could also reduce carbon emissions and improve public transit reliability citywide.

Planners emphasize that the Sepulveda Transit Corridor is key to future-proofing the region’s transportation. It will undergo environmental review and community feedback phases before construction begins.

L.A. Metro views this project as essential for sustainable growth in Los Angeles. If implemented successfully, it will reshape how residents travel across the city—faster, safer, and without the stress of gridlock.

Source: www.progressiverailroading.com

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