Public comment begins today on Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report for light rail project between Van Nuys and San Fernando
Summary
The completion of the FEIS/R a big step toward preparing the project for construction, which is scheduled to begin in 2022 with a target opening year of 2028. As for the project, the light rail line would run at street level for 9.2 miles between the Van Nuys G Line (Orange) station and the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station following both Van Nuys Boulevard and San Fernando Road. The southern part of the East San Fernando line would also provide transfers to the future Sepulveda Transit Corridor that would run between Van Nuys, the Westside and, eventually, the LAX area. The next steps would be the bidding process to hire a contractor to build the line and to begin property acquisitions and utility relocation. The two public meetings will be held: Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 4:30–6:30 p.m. (in English, with Armenian interpretation available by request).
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