Metro and LADOT schedule light rail parking meetings

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced plans to host community meetings regarding parking management for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project. Officials invited residents and local community members to review independent consultant studies and provide feedback on potential parking solutions.

The upcoming outreach efforts include both a virtual session and an in-person open house. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., accessible through Zoom or by phone. Following the virtual session, an in-person open house will take place on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Van Nuys Masonic Lodge No. 450 located at 14750 Sherman Way in Van Nuys.

The East San Fernando Valley light rail project spans 6.7 miles along the center of Van Nuys Boulevard, running from the Metro G Line Van Nuys Station to San Fernando Road. The street-level transit line will feature modern shaded stations, updated roadway designs, safer pedestrian crossings, and ADA-compliant sidewalks.

Transportation planners designed the new rail corridor to integrate with existing public transit networks, including the Metro G Line bus rapid transit, Metrolink, and Amtrak services. Project leaders said that the transit expansion aims to improve regional access to employment hubs, local businesses, schools, and key destinations throughout the valley. Residents can visit the official project website at metro.net/esfvlrt for additional participation links, and project representatives can be reached directly through the agency portal.

The in-person open house on November 17 will provide direct access to the project team for localized discussions. Additional community meetings and updates will be scheduled as the transit development progresses toward completion.