DBE Commitment
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.
Recently, key leaders of STCP's team -- Felicia Bell, Keith Kennedy and Gordon Anderson -- led 16 DBE representatives along the approximately 14-mile Sepulveda Corridor project route connecting the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. At each proposed station location, the group went over the vision for the rider experience and anticipated challenges. The group ate lunch at UCLA where SCTP’s proposed on-campus station would be the busiest non-transfer station of the entire Metro system. This tour is part of STCP’s' ongoing work to engage deeply with DBE partners to ensure optimal collaboration and the best possible outcome for the project.
At the City Council meeting on Feb. 10, 2025, the council authorized a letter to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in support of Alternatives 4 and 5, the inclusion of a direct, on-campus station at UCLA, and a seamless connection to the D Line at the Westwood/UCLA Station for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. From the staff report “Metro is currently in the process of conducting environmental review for the first phase of the project between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside. As part of the environmental review, Metro is studying five alternatives for the project ... To read the full article click here
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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.
The LA Metro released data on the proposed Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, comparing six alternatives for connecting the San Fernando Valley with the Westside. An underground subway is projected to carry more riders and offer faster travel times compared to an aerial monorail. The subway options would directly connect Van Nuys to UCLA, while the monorail options require transfers, adding to travel time. The completion of the chosen alternative is estimated between 2033-2035. Proponents of the monorail argue for its lower cost, while supporters of the subway emphasize its potential to ease congestion and reduce pollution. Various groups, including student associations and nonprofit organizations, have voiced support for the heavy rail alternative.
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.