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After fatal train accident, Simi Valley council seeks Metro updates and schedules e-bike safety town hall
Summary
Following a recent fatality at the Sequoia Avenue railroad crossing, residents pressed the city for temporary safety measures and updates on the stalled Metrolink double-track project; the police department announced a free e-bike safety education event on May 26.
A recent fatal collision at the Sequoia Avenue railroad crossing prompted residents to push Simi Valley city officials for immediate safety measures and clarity about the Metrolink Simi Valley double-track project.
Resident David Maso (David Mossow in transcript) told the council the crossing lacks a pedestrian gate, channelization and adequate sightlines and urged the city to pursue temporary protections while Metrolink’s larger project remains delayed. “Because of this pause, there is an urgent need to protect our crossings right now,” he said.
Mayor Didi Cavanaugh and council members said the city has contacted Metro for a status update and that staff and local transit authorities are pressing for quicker action. The mayor also announced a free e-bike safety education event hosted by the Simi Valley Police Department on May 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center and encouraged parents and youth to attend.
Police traffic staff described recent enforcement and crash data: four citations for regular bicycles and over 43 citations for e-bikes (including illegal devices) in a prior measured period; in 2025, police impounded 11 e-bikes or electric motorcycles and have impounded three so far in 2026. The traffic sergeant emphasized education and enforcement with targeted outreach to juveniles and parents.
Council members said they will continue to press Metro and to coordinate with county and school partners on education and enforcement efforts. The council did not adopt a specific new local infrastructure measure at the meeting, but members pledged follow-up and public updates.
