Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
JANUARY 14, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) as Modified Alternative 5: Heavy rail transit underground between the Van Nuys Metrolink Station and the E Line Expo/Sepulveda Station modified to provide a connection to the Metro G Line and East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Light Rail Line at Van Nuys Boulevard.
B. AUTHORIZING further design refinement and advancement of the LPA to address project cost, risk, and comments received on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), including but not limited to defining an Initial Operating Segment (IOS) and a phasing plan with priority given to connecting the San Fernando Valley-at the Metro G Line and ESFV Light Rail Line at Van Nuys Boulevard-and the Westside-at the Metro D Line-including refined maintenance and storage strategy.
C. AUTHORIZING advancement of the Final EIR and any additional environmental documentation required as a result of selecting the LPA and development of an IOS.
Issue
ISSUE
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project (the Project) adds a critical regional connection to the transportation network, linking the San Fernando Valley with the Westside and providing a reliable, fast alternative to the congested Interstate 405 (I-405) freeway. Metro is the CEQA lead agency that is responsible for preparing the EIR for the Project. The Draft EIR was released on June 2, 2025. To focus efforts moving forward on the most feasible alternative that best meets the Project's goals and objectives, the Metro Board of Directors may now select a single alignment (or Locally Preferred Alternative) for further analysis in the Final EIR and any additional environmental documentation required to environmentally clear the LPA.
Background
BACKGROUND
The Sepulveda Corridor is a vital link for the communit...
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