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San Fernando council hears Metro study showing major safety, property impacts if light-rail enters shared right-of-way
Summary
Metro presented alternatives for extending the East San Fernando Valley light rail into the railroad right-of-way north of Van Nuys Boulevard. City officials pressed Metro on safety, right-of-way impacts and train frequency; Metro said no recommendation will be made until summer outreach is complete.
Metro officials told the San Fernando City Council that adding light rail into the railroad shared right-of-way north of Van Nuys Boulevard could create significant safety and property impacts and that Metro is not yet recommending a preferred option.
The presentation by Metro staff said the agency is now studying two broad approaches: a four-track “full build” that would run light rail through a 2.5-mile shared right-of-way alongside Metrolink and freight, and a second alternative that would terminate light rail at Van Nuys Boulevard with an added Metrolink infill station and a “mobility hub.” Metro planners described high train frequencies in the four-track scenario and the need for grade separation at several crossings to avoid excessive traffic blockage.
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