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Los Angeles is gearing up for a transformative decade in public transportation, with several exciting projects planned to improve connectivity across the city. These developments aim not only to support the upcoming Olympic Games, but also to lay the foundation for a more efficient transit network throughout the 2030s.
Among the most ambitious is the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, a proposed high-capacity rail line that promises faster travel between the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, and eventually LAX.
This week, Culver City officially announced its support for two key alternatives for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, which would connect Sherman Oaks to Santa Monica and Van Nuys to Westwood via heavy rail, according to KTLA.
Credit: L.A. Metro.
City officials, including Mayor Dan O’Brien, argue that the new line could significantly reduce congestion on the 405 Freeway, a major artery that carries thousands of commuters daily. By backing alternatives 4 and 5, Culver City is helping shape the route that will ultimately be presented to the Metro Board of Directors as the Locally Preferred Alternative.
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor project is currently under environmental review, with Metro evaluating multiple options, including heavy rail and monorail technologies. The planned line will feature several stations along its route, and it could cost between $15.4 billion and $24.4 billion, according to Urbanize.