Summary
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has approved plans for a new underground rail line called the Sepulveda Transit Corridor. This project will connect the San Fernando Valley to the Westside through the Santa Monica Mountains. Funding for the project remains uncertain, and no specific timeline has been set.
Key Facts
- Metro approved an underground rail route for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor.
- The subway will link the San Fernando Valley and the Westside, reducing travel time to around 20 minutes.
- The project aims to reduce traffic on the congested 405 Freeway.
- It is expected to carry up to 124,000 riders daily and reduce driving by 800,000 vehicle miles per day.
- Metro has secured $3.5 billion in funding but needs more to cover the projected costs.
- The full project could cost significantly more than $24.2 billion, although Metro believes this figure is outdated.
- Metro plans to use a mix of local, state, and federal funds along with potential public-private partnerships.
- The completion timeline is not clear, with previous estimates suggesting a mid-2038 opening.
