Transportation
Since Sherman's arrival in Congress, he has helped lead the effort to reduce congestion on our local roads and highways and improve transit service throughout our community.
Below are some of Sherman's recent efforts to improve our community's transportation.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sherman helped pass President Joe Biden's historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will make life better for millions of Californians, create a generation of good-paying union jobs and economic growth, and position the United States to win the 21st century.
Specifically, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help our community by:
- Repairing and rebuilding our roads and bridges with a focus on climate change mitigation, resilience, equity, and safety for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians.
- Improving healthy, sustainable transportation options
- Building a network of electric vehicle chargers to facilitate long-distance travel and provide convenient charging options.
- Preparing more of our infrastructure for the impacts of climate change, cyber-attacks, and extreme weather events.
Improving Transportation
Reducing congestion and improving transit service is critical to the competitiveness of our regional economy as well as our quality of life. Recently, Sherman testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to increase federal funding for the Sepulveda Pass Corridor Project.
Linking the Valley to the Purple Line in West Los Angeles, with a future connection to LAX, provides the best opportunity to draw large numbers of commuters out of their cars and lessen traffic on the 405 freeway. Metro is currently conducting an environmental review of both monorail and heavy rail alternatives.
Sherman secured federal funds for Metro's G Line (Orange Line), which now carries a daily average of 30,000 ridersalong a dedicated bus way from Woodland Hills to North Hollywood.
Securing Federal Funds for Local Transportation Projects
Throughout Sherman's time in Congress, he has fought and secured millions in federal funds for road improvement and mass-transit projects for our community.
Most recently, he secured through a select committee the advancement of over $21 million in federal funds for major transportation improvement projects throughout our community, including funding for numerous projects to improve local road safety.
Sherman is fighting to secure funding for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, funds for pedestrian safety and the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles.
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced today that the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved more than $21 million for San Fernando Valley road improvements and mass-transit projects requested by Congressman Sherman. The bill now heads to the House floor where passage is expected, and then to the Senate.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) testified today before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, urging them to include additional federal funding in the upcoming Infrastructure bill for a subway through and improvements to the Sepulveda Pass.
Washington, D.C. – Today, October 29, marks the 15th anniversary of the Metro's Orange Line. The Orange Line is an 18-mile bus rapid transit system that runs through the San Fernando Valley from Chatsworth to North Hollywood with a planned eventual conversion to light rail within Metro's masterplan. It has helped residents of the Valley connect to other essential public transportation systems and has helped reduce traffic on the 101 Freeway.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Senator Dianne Feinstein, along with Senator Kamala Harris, introduced today the HelicopterSafety Act of 2020, which will require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to strengthen federal safety standards for equipping helicopters. Congressman Sherman moved to introduce this legislation in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others on January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California.
Washington, D.C. – In the wake of the tragedy that claimed the life of Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 7 others, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) is introducing the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act, which will require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.
Sherman Oaks – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), who worked with former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and others in securing federal funds for the additional northbound lane on the 405, issued the following statement on the five-year anniversary of the opening of the new lane:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) formally requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has responded to community noise concerns in major metropolitan areas.
Congressman Sherman worked with Rep. Adam Schiff and Rep. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, in making the request. Over two dozen Members of Congress have joined the formal request for an independent study.
Sherman Oaks, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct a full Environmental Assessment of new flight routes over the San Fernando Valley.
Last year, Congressman Sherman directed the FAA to complete a full environmental review process that evaluates several alternatives for possible departure routes to address the immediate noise impacting Valley communities.
Sherman Oaks, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) called upon the Federal Aviation Administration establish a new forum to address aviation noise in the San Fernando Valley.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Kamala Harris, and Rep. Adam Schiff joined Congressman Sherman's efforts to formally request the FAA participate in a new Aviation Noise Roundtable to directly address community concerns in the Valley.
Sherman Oaks, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) met with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to discuss proposed aviation procedures that will have a direct impact on communities in the San Fernando Valley.
Sherman met with Clark Desing, Director of the Western Service Center and Beth White in advance of this week's two public workshops that will focus on changes to existing departure procedures from Hollywood Burbank Airport.