We wanted to provide a quick update on our Sepulveda Transit Corridor project. We had planned for community meetings to start this week — but we need to reschedule. Our apologies for any inconvenience. We’ll let everyone know well in advance of the new meeting dates once they’re confirmed.
Point of emphasis: the project is alive and well and the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) will soon be released, although we do not yet have an exact date to share.
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor is a critical project and ‘critical’ is probably an understatement. We’re excited to plan it and we’re looking forward to sharing the draft study with the public. There’s a ton of interestingness within the DEIR on the various alternatives and the public’s input is vital to moving the project forward.
In the run-up to the DEIR release, we encourage everyone to visit our recently launched Project Hub (https://stc-lametro.hub.arcgis.com/), which includes new images and renderings of the project from key vantage points, as well as trains, stations and the proposed rail yard.
Thank you to everyone for your interest in the Sepulveda Transit Corridor. We know that driving across the mountains is no picnic and we’re looking forward to giving you a great transit alternative.
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Here’s hoping the public is treated equally, with no special consideration for the Ticketmaster CEO.
I think the delay to the update is the right one, because I don’t believe the public is ready for the sticker shock.
In the last 3-4 years of updates the one that never seems to come to light are the costs of the project for each of the alternatives. They talk about the alignments and ridership and never the costs and that is a concern.
It’s a shame that highways aren’t held to the same cost/benefit analysis level.
This would be a game changer for the SoCal region, but if it’s not profitable (due to high construction costs and/or tariffs) it doesn’t deserve to get built.
Exactly. The costs will be a tough pill to swallow, but it’s only going to go up the longer we wait. And we can’t afford to wait any longer.
This sudden move has only furthered my suspicion that Metro is quietly trying to kill the project due to cost and not wanting to anger their wealthier constituents that happen to own homes along the corridor.
Why are they canceled?
No monorail. Heavy rail only.
Why was light rail never taken into consideration?
This project won’t move forward until Fred Rosen is gone…
Don’t let that Ticketmaster CEO NIMBY come in the way. The people want this. It’s crucial for the city and the planet at large.
Heavy rail is the best option by far – the train will hit all the important spots while also being faster than driving.
The city talks a big talk about pollution, smog, climate change, traffic, infrastructure and social equity. Actions speak louder than words. This project actually works towards addressing all these pollution and inequality problems hurting this city and its residents.
Build it. Build the heavy rail. Fix LA.
Heavy rail for this project all the way.