Congressman Sherman Celebrates Opening of Cal State Northridge Transit Station

Northridge, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) joined Councilmember Mitch Englander, President Dianne Harrison, staff, students, and community members to celebrate the opening of the Cal State Northridge Transit Station during the first week of the fall semester. In an effort to improve transit service to the campus and encourage transit use, Congressman Sherman secured federal funds for the construction of a new transit station at the intersection of Vincennes Street and Darby Avenue near the center of the university campus.

“Cal State Northridge is one of the largest CSU campuses in the state with over 36,000 students and more than 4,000 faculty and staff who live in the San Fernando Valley and throughout northern Los Angeles County,” said Congressman Sherman. “The CSUN Transit Station will greatly enhance transit use and connections for faculty, staff and students that commute to campus and want alternatives that allow convenient access to CSUN using bus and rail service.”

“We are extremely grateful to Congressman Sherman for enabling the federal funding that was needed to make the new Transit Station a reality,” said President Dianne Harrison. “His strong support over many years has consistently helped to make our university stronger and better able to serve our students and the needs of the region.”

The CSUN Transit Station features four bus bays, shade structures with solar powered lighting, and benches. The new station is served by Metro Rapid Line 741 on Reseda Boulevard, Metro Line 167 from Chatsworth to Studio City, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority, and the CSUN Metrolink Shuttle Service. The university has plans to expand the Transit Station to include additional bus bays and amenities as demand for transit service increases.

During his tenure in Congress, Sherman has secured federal funds for California State University, Northridge to construct the Valley Performing Arts Center, develop teacher education and training programs, aid arts and media education programs, and fund campus transportation enhancement projects.

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