Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the proposed East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor that, along with four other Measure M-funded projects, will transform transport system in the San Fernando Valley.
“The East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor (ESFV project) will be a key piece in the Valley’s expanding transit network, as we continue to lead the nation – and the world – by easing congestion and building a comprehensive, world-class transit system,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said.
The project will be a 14.8 km high-capacity transit route connecting the Metro Orange Line in Van Nuys to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station through one of the busiest thoroughfares in the San Fernando Valley. Two bus rapid transit alternatives and two rail alternatives are being studied. All alternatives will run north from the Orange Line to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink station, primarily on Van Nuys Boulevard and San Fernando Road. The project is expected to begin construction in 2021, with an opening date between 2027 and 2029.
The East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor will be a key piece in the San Fernando Valley’s expanding Measure M network that will also include Metro Orange Line improvements, a 25.7 km bus rapid transit, a project to speed traffic and provide new transit options and a bus rapid transit line serving the northern San Fernando Valley.
“We have been moving many projects forward, including the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor, as we continue our track record of bringing projects in on time and budget. This will bring a much-needed transit option to one of our busiest bus corridors. We are confident ridership on this line will be very high,” Metro CEO Phillip Washington said.
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