Sherman Statement on Status of Sepulveda Pass Project

DECEMBER 2, 2023 -- Providing rail service through the Sepulveda Pass is Metro's most important infrastructure project and the best way to decrease traffic on the 405 freeway and in L.A. County. I have met with both the heavy rail and the monorail teams and have encouraged both teams to be fully transparent regarding anticipated costs, ridership, travel times, construction timetable and other factors so that the community may make the most informed decision.

I have consistently advocated for Metro to provide the same, but sometimes it's difficult to get information from Metro. I have been fighting for rail through the Sepulveda Pass for 27 years. I cannot decide which option is the best rail option until I receive all the above information, particularly cost and time to completion.

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