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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions & Answers

What opportunities are there for public input?

You may communicate with our team anytime by clicking the “Stay In Touch” button on the upper right hand corner of this page. Metro’s official project page (https://www.metro.net/projects/sepulvedacorridor) includes the agency’s contact information and an online comment form.

Metro received input from nearly 3,100 individuals, organizations and institutions during its “scoping period” for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. Information about the comments received is available in Metro’s Scoping Summary Report.

Metro also conducted one virtual and two in-person (in Van Nuys and in Westwood) community open houses about the project. Metro reported on the comments received in this Board Report.

In addition, Metro commissioned a public opinion survey regarding the project, and reported on its findings here.

How would the project be funded?

The Measure M expenditure plan contains funding for a new transit service to connect the Valley and the Westside. Metro is also working to secure federal funding for the project. Private sector funding would also be used.

Will I hear or feel trains running through the proposed tunnel?

Metro trains currently operate in tunnels below single-family and multi-family residences, commercial and retail establishments, parks, schools, performance venues and religious institutions. Metro reports that it does not receive noise or vibration complaints from those above the tunnels. Metro’s tunnels are adjacent to hospitals and commercial recording studios, both with highly sensitive equipment, that have been able to continue operating. Property owners have also been able to construct projects above Metro tunnels and stations.

STCP’s successful experience with tunneling and underground rail includes Metro’s recently completed Regional Connector (adjacent to the Disney Concert Hall) and Metro’s D (Purple) Line under Wilshire Blvd., in addition to the recently opened Elizabeth Line, which includes 40 miles of track underneath the heart of London.

Will there be vents above the proposed tunnel?

No. The proposal incorporates design and technology that eliminates the need for vents above the tunnel.

Will housing be lost because of the line’s construction?

We are committed to working with the community during planning and construction and are committed to NO destruction of housing units in the building of this project.

Where can I find Metro's Project page?

For more information, visit https://www.metro.net/projects/sepulvedacorridor

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Because Metro has not completed a CEQA review, the information contained herein does not constitute or evidence an approval by Metro of, or commitment of Metro to, any action for which prior environmental review is required under CEQA. Metro retains the absolute sole discretion to make decisions under CEQA, which discretion includes, without limitation (i) deciding not to proceed with the Project (known as the “no build” alternative) and (ii) deciding to approve the Project. There will be no approval or commitment by Metro regarding the development of the Project, unless and until Metro, as the Lead Agency, and based upon information resulting from the CEQA environmental review process, considers the impacts of the Project.

This is not the official website for project information. For official information regarding the Project, please visit Metro’s project website: https://www.metro.net/projects/sepulvedacorridor/. Only comments made on Metro’s website will become part of the official administrative record for the Project.