Metro Weighs In On Heavy Rail Subway For The Sepulveda Transit Corridor — Linking Van Nuys, UCLA, And Westside

L.A. is gearing up for some major transportation upgrades in 2026, with projects designed to make getting around the city faster, smoother, and more connected than ever. The next wave of infrastructure improvements promises to transform how Angelenos, and visitors, move through the city, just in time for the [World Cup](https://secretlosangeles.com/fifa-2026-world-cup-mascots/) and the [Olympics.](https://secretlosangeles.com/la28-olympic-paralympic-competition-schedule/) One of the most ambitious projects on the horizon is the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, a massive initiative aimed at linking the San Fernando Valley with West L.A. This week, the Metro Board is set to review staff recommendations for the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA), marking a key milestone in the project’s development. The proposed plan, Modified [Alternative 5,](https://secretlosangeles.com/sepulveda-transit-corridor-stations/) currently under evaluation, is a heavy rail subway line. It would connect the Van Nuys Metrolink Station to the E Line Expo/Sepulveda Station, with stops and direct connections at the Van Nuys G Line Station and the future East San Fernando Valley Light Rail. This route builds on the strengths of previous proposals, including automated vehicles in a single-bore tunnel, frequent 2.5-minute peak service, and station locations that hit major destinations like [UCLA.](https://secretlosangeles.com/ucla-loses-title-best-public-school/) All of this without the need for a disruptive ventilation shaft in the Santa Monica Mountains or an aerial alignment along Sepulveda Boulevard. Preliminary estimates place the capital cost at $24.2 billion, with funding expected from local measures, state and federal sources, and potential public-private partnerships. Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/sepulveda-transit-corridor-alternative-five/