By unanimous vote, the LA Metro Board on Thursday, Jan. 22, approved an underground rail through the Sepulveda Pass.
The historic vote sets in motion the first transit connection between two key Los Angeles areas: The Westside and the San Fernando Valley.
“It has been a long time coming. To be here today and see all the support for this project is very exciting,” said L.A. Mayor and LA Metro board member Karen Bass.
The only way residents can currently travel to and from these areas is via the 405 freeway through the Sepulveda Pass, the fourth most congested freeway in California, with trips taking 60 to 90 minutes each way.
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