Location: San Fernando Valley, Westside Cities
Phase: Environmental Review
Type: Less Traffic
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor is a proposed high-capacity rail line that will provide a crucial north-south transit connection between the San Fernando Valley, the Westside and eventually Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Currently under environmental review, Metro is evaluating multiple alternatives — including heavy rail and monorail technologies — to address one of the most heavily traveled and congested corridors in Los Angeles County.
If built, the line could serve more than 120,000 daily riders and offer a travel time of just 20 minutes between the Valley and Westside. This project is funded in part by Measure M and aims to support regional growth, environmental sustainability, and equity in transit access. Metro is partnering with engineering firms and local municipalities to identify the most effective and community-supported solution.
Status
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor project is currently in the planning phase, which began with scoping meetings* held in late 2021 and early 2022. An environmental review is underway to evaluate five project alternatives that vary in route and transit mode. Metro entered into Pre-Development Agreements (PDAs) with two private sector teams to design several of these alternatives: LA SkyRail Express (LASRE) developed Alternatives 1 and 3, while Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) designed Alternatives 4 and 5. Alternative 6 is being prepared by Metro’s environmental consultant, HTA Partners.
Metro has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)** under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The DEIR analyzes a range of rail transit modes, alignments, and station locations to address the transportation needs of the Sepulveda Corridor.
Below is more information about how to access the document, how to submit a comment, upcoming Draft EIR Information Sessions, and upcoming Draft EIR Public Hearings.
The printed Executive Summary is available at local libraries within the project area and the full DEIR is available at the Metro Library.
The 90-day comment period will end on August 30, 2025. Comments will be accepted throughout the comment period online, via email, project hotline and U.S. Mail as follows:
Comment form: https://metro.commentinput.com/?id=HNYpSPZkD
Email: sepulvedatransit@metro.net
Project information line: 213.922.7375
U.S. Mail: Peter Carter, Metro, One Gateway Plaza, MS 99-22-6, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tell us what you think
Public hearings to accept verbal and written public comments will be held at the following dates and locations:
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Webinar Link: https://bit.ly/STC-Aug6
Webinar ID: 827 5651 8473
Call In Number: 213.338.8477
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Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:30–7:30pm; Presentation will begin at 6 pm
Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm; Presentation will begin at 10:30 am
Westfield Topanga Community Center, 21710 Vanowen St, Canoga Park, CA 91303
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 5:30–7:30pm; Presentation will begin at 6 pm
Veterans Memorial Building Rotunda Room, 4117 Overland Av, Culver City, CA 90230
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Monday, August 18, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm; Presentation will begin at 6 pm
Sherman Oaks East Valley Adult Center, 5056 Van Nuys Bl, Building B, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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The presentation will be the same at all information sessions and meetings.
Live Spanish interpretation will be available at all meetings. All Metro meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. Other ADA accommodations and interpretation are available by calling 213.922.7375 at least 72 hours in advance.
Following public input, Metro will identify a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) to recommend to the Metro Board of Directors.
In parallel, Metro is conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to engage federal agencies early in the process and identify issues for further analysis as part of the project’s future Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
“The Hub”*** is a new project microsite featuring an overview of the project, detailed information about each alternative, transit technologies, station locations, and proposed maintenance and storage facilities. The Hub also includes links to video modules, past meeting recordings, and presentations.
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**https://us.planengage.com/sepulvedacorridor/page/home
***https://stc-lametro.hub.arcgis.com/
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