LA Daily News:Metro says subway will move people between Valley and Westside faster than monorail
New data shows a subway under Sepulveda Pass will be quick, offer a UCLA stop and carry more riders.
Traveling from Van Nuys to UCLA on an underground subway would take about 12 minutes, compared to a ride on an aerial monorail that would take more than twice as long, according to new data released by LA Metro regarding its proposed Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.
The data also showed that of six options, the underground subway — outlined as alternatives 4 to 6 — would carry a maximum of about 120,000 weekday boardings, much more than the monorail alternatives numbered 1 to 3.
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After recognizing the benefits offered by Alternative 6, the Editorial Board also endorses Alternative 5 as a tangible solution for reduced transit times and more efficient travel.
The article discusses a presentation by Los Angeles Metro about the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, which could offer travel times of 12 to 39 minutes from the San Fernando Valley to UCLA campus. Six rail alternatives were presented, with heavy rail options being favored due to shorter travel times and higher ridership projections. Students, including members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council, attended to advocate for heavy rail options. Public feedback is considered important in the decision-making process, and further events will be held to gather input. The article also includes comments from a graduate student supporting the heavy rail alternative.
The article discusses the transportation challenges in Los Angeles and the proposed Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, aiming to connect the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. It compares the advantages and disadvantages of heavy rail and monorail alternatives for the project. The article highlights the influence of wealthy homeowners' associations and private companies in the decision-making process. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the needs of working-class riders and upholding commitments to equity in public transportation projects. Additionally, the article includes a donation plug, appealing for support to keep the newspaper independent and accessible.
The LA Metro is planning a rail project to connect the San Fernando Valley with the Westside, and the choice is between an overhead monorail and an underground subway. A recent report revealed that 93% of respondents prefer the subway, while only 7% support the monorail. The project aims to alleviate heavy traffic on the 405 freeway, with over 400,000 daily car trips. The main debate revolves around the potential visual impact, cost, and safety of the two options. Proponents of the subway argue that it provides better transfer options and faster travel times, while monorail supporters emphasize its lower cost and minimal noise. The project is still in the early planning stages, with an estimated completion between 2032-2035. The next steps involve conducting an environmental impact study and further public consultation before the LA Metro Board makes the final decision on the preferred route and mode.
Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners is committed to collecting local input and clarifying community concerns and/or misconceptions that could affect our proposals to provide an alternative to the 405 with fast, green and connected rail transit with stakeholders from the Valley, the Westside and across Southern California and beyond.
LOS ANGELES – Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) announced today it has selected a world-class automated rail provider, RATP Dev, to develop the operations and maintenance component of its rail transit proposal to ease congestion on the I-405 (Sepulveda) corridor between Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley and Westside.
Providing opportunities for DBE firms is a critical part of Metro’s goal to enhance communities through mobility and access to opportunity. Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners' team includes multiple disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) that will play critical roles in the project, including architectural design, traffic analysis and system engineering. Additionally, the team has selected four DBEs to mentor during the initial phases of the PDA.
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$69.9 million contract to advance high-speed, high-capacity rail proposal to connect San Fernando Valley to West Los Angeles & relieve I-405