Van Nuys/San Fernando station

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Van Nuys/San Fernando
General information
Location Van Nuys Boulevard and San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, California
Coordinates 34°15′56″N118°25′25″W / 34.265511°N 118.423645°W / 34.265511; -118.423645
Owned byMetro
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
ParkingTBD
Bicycle facilitiesTBD
AccessibleYes
Other information
Statusplanned
History
Opening2031
Future services
Preceding station LAMetroLogo.svg Metro Rail Following station
Terminus East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project Laurel Canyon
toward Van Nuys
Paxton East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
Phase 2

Van Nuys/San Fernando is a planned light rail station on the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. [1] The station is part of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project. [2] It is located near the corners of Van Nuys Boulevard and El Dorado Way, near San Fernando Road in Pacoima. [3] The station is expected to open in 2031 as the interim northern terminus of the line until service is extended to Sylmar/San Fernando station. [4] [5]

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References

  1. Sharp, Steven (June 18, 2018). "Metro Staff Recommends Light Rail for Van Nuys Boulevard". Urbanize LA. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  2. "Public comment begins on L.A. Metro's FEIS/R for LRT project between Van Nuys and San Fernando". Mass Transit. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  3. "East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Light Rail Transit Alternative Plan & Profile" (PDF). Metro. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  4. "East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project Now Eligible For Federal Funding". MyNewsLA.com. February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. @numble (November 27, 2023). "October 2023 status report for LA Metro's East San Fernando Valley line. Contractor's initial schedule shows line opening at end of 2031, Metro is targeting summer 2031" (Tweet). Retrieved November 28, 2023 via Twitter.