• Facebook
  • Google Plus
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • Twitter

Menu

Skip to content
  • About
  • Staff
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Header image

MyNewsLA.comLogo

Breaking news for greater Los Angeles and Orange County

Menu

Skip to content
  • Crime
  • Government
  • Business
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Hollywood
  • Life
  • OC
  • COVID Vaccinations Now At Dodger Stadium, But Maybe Not For You
  • Rising Case Numbers Raise Potential For Additional LACo Business Closures
  • Natalie Wood Death Coverup? LA Sheriff Targeted In Legal Demand For Info Release
  • Motorcyclist Killed in Irvine Crash
  • O.C. Man Who Was Chased by Police With Cocaine in Car Pleads Guilty

Home » Business » This Article

Metro Board Approves More Light Rail in San Fernando Valley

Posted by Contributing Editor on June 28, 2018 in Business | Leave a response
Share this article:
Facebooktwitterredditpinterestlinkedinmail

Metro’s Board of Directors Thursday approved the adoption of a light-rail system for the proposed 9.2-mile East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor project.

Los Angeles County transportation officials already approved the light-rail project as their preferred alternative earlier this month, before it was presented to the agency’s board of directors.

The new line would operate along Van Nuys Boulevard from San Fernando to Sherman Oaks, and link several Valley transit arteries, including the Orange Line and the planned Sepulveda Transit Corridor rail line, which aims to connect the Valley and the Westside through rail by 2035. After the board’s approval of the draft environmental impact report, the agency will roll out a final EIR, which is expected to be completed in 2019.

The proposal has sparked criticism from community leaders and business owners who said the project would force some businesses to move, but other business leaders have said it is a welcome addition to Valley commerce.

“Today’s approval of light rail for the East Valley Transit Corridor is a crucial step toward delivering on the promise made to voters,” Valley Industry & Commerce Association President Stuart Waldman said. “For years, VICA has led advocacy and coalition-building efforts to grow support for bringing rail to the San Fernando Valley. This is exactly what Valley residents voted for when they stood with VICA and supported Measure M. We are thrilled this is finally becoming a reality.”

Metro Board Approves More Light Rail in San Fernando Valley was last modified: June 28th, 2018 by Contributing Editor

>> Want to read more stories like this? Get our Free Daily Newsletters Here!

Follow us:
Facebooktwitterrss
Posted in Business | Tagged approves, Fernando, light, Metro, more, rail, valley

Advertisement

Get The Latest News by Email!

Sign up here for our free newsletters. We’ll send you the latest headlines every morning and every weekday afternoon.

 
FORECAST FOR LOS ANGELES
86°
Sunny
Feels like: 86°F
Wind: 2mph SW
Humidity: 11%
Pressure: 30.05"Hg
UV index: 0
SatSunMon
86/55°F
84/54°F
79/55°F
Weather forecast Los Angeles, California ▸

Most Popular Today

  • Mom Murdered Four Daughters In Santa Clarita Fire Horror: High Court Hears Death Penalty Appeal 3,800 views
  • Evacuations Ordered as 600-Acre Fire Threatens Mountain Center in Riverside County 3,200 views
  • Rape Victim Unconscious, But She’s Dead! Suspect Nabbed, Unclear When Victim Died In Pomona 3,200 views
  • Lancaster Man Killed in Crash Involving Big Rig 2,600 views
  • Woman’s Body Found Under 22 Freeway in Westminster 2,200 views

©2021 CalNews Inc.

Menu

  • About
  • Staff
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service