LA rail connecting San Fernando Valley to Westside in 20 minutes gets critical backing

Transit alternatives for LA's Westside

If all goes according to plan, the new metro would be up and running by 2037.

LOS ANGELES - Imagine getting from the San Fernando Valley to the Westside in just 20 minutes. 

Metro's Sepulveda Transit corridor promises to make that a reality. 

While it's still a long way from construction, the dream of bypassing traffic through the Sepulveda Pass is getting a little closer to reality. 

What we know:

The Sepulveda Transit Corridor is a proposed high-capacity rail line designed to dramatically speed up travel between the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

On Wednesday, Culver City leaders backed two of the five proposed options for a high-capacity rail system connecting Van Nuys to West LA. The alternatives involve a heavy rail line connecting Sherman Oaks to Santa Monica and Van Nuys to Westwood.

Funding for the project comes in part from Measure M, with additional support from local, state and federal resources. 

What's next:

The project is currently under environmental review, with estimated costs ranging from $15.4 billion to $24.4 billion.

To learn more, visit Metro.net/projects/sepulvedacorridor.