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Metro Orange Line Extension


Overview

The Metro Orange Line Extension extends four miles north from Canoga Station to the Chatsworth Amtrak/Metrolink Station. This dedicated busway offers improvements to north-south mobility in the western San Fernando Valley by connecting activity centers along the corridor and connecting the Metro Orange Line with AmtrakMetrolink.

The construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension offers faster travel times, improved bus connections, and provides better access to destinations throughout LA County.

Metro Orange Line Extension features include:

  • A four-mile northern extension of the Metro Orange Line, extending from the Canoga Station to the Chatsworth Amtrak/Metrolink Station
  • Four new stations located at Sherman Way, Roscoe Bl., Nordhoff St., and the Chatsworth Amtrak/Metrolink Station. New platforms added at Canoga Station
  • New bikeway and pedestrian path that runs parallel to the dedicated busway
  • Landscaping similar to that on the existing Metro Orange Line
  • New park and ride lot at Sherman Way Station
  • Additional parking at Chatsworth Station
  • Overcrossing of Lassen St. and the railroad tracks on an elevated bridge
  • All stations include public art
  • Now Open


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New UCLA study finds Gold Line and Orange Line produce less smog and fewer greenhouse gases in both near- and far-term

Posted by Steve Hymon on May 20, 2013 1:06 pm
One of the arguments frequently made for building more mass transit — in particular rail projects — is that it will help reduce pollution and, as a byproduct, greenhouse gases that are ...

Bike along the Orange Line for Sunday Funday with Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

Posted by Anna Chen on January 4, 2013 1:37 pm
The first LACBC Sunday Funday bike ride of 2013 parallels the Metro Orange Line. The 40-mile ride will take you along sights such as the Great Wall of Los Angeles, the Encino Velodrome, the Munch ...

Artists of the Metro Orange Line exhibition closes December 13

Posted by Heidi Zeller on December 6, 2012 1:54 pm
One of the artworks included in the exhibition. Entitled Pond Landscape, by artist Phung Huynh, the artwork is an oil and collage on wooden panel. Last chance!  Translations: Artists of the Metro ...

Visit cowboy Chatsworth via the Orange Line or a horse

Posted by Kim Upton on October 17, 2012 11:06 am
In the latest edition of Metro Motion, the Metro Orange Line extension is off to a great start, improving mobility through the San Fernando Valley and bringing faster travel times, improved bus and ...

Artists of the Metro Orange Line exhibition opens October 11 at Los Angeles Valley College

Posted by Heidi Zeller on October 8, 2012 1:31 pm
One of the artworks included in the exhibition. Entitled Pond Landscape, by artist Phung Huynh, the artwork is an oil and collage on wooden panel. •Opening Reception & Artists Panel ...

Artists of the Metro Orange Line exhibition opens October 11 at Los Angeles Valley College

Posted by Steve Hymon on August 30, 2012 1:01 pm
Detail of Liquid Light: Flowing into the Future by Sam Erenberg, at Roscoe Station. Photo: Sam Erenberg.   Metro is organizing an exciting new exhibition in collaboration with Los Angeles ...

You wanted it, you got it: Late night Metro Rail and Orange Line service begins tonight!

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 27, 2012 10:31 am
Metro Board Chairman and County Supervisor Mike Antonovich talks about Metro’s new late night service at a press event this morning at the Gold Line’s Memorial Park station in Pasadena. ...

Summer Metro Motion celebrates the Orange Line Extension and takes a trip to the golden age of film and food, Culver City style

Posted by Kim Upton on July 20, 2012 10:30 am
In the newest edition of Metro Motion, now running on television and the web, Los Angeles continues its 2012 transit celebration with scenes from the Orange Line Extension opening in the San ...

Metro to run all trains and Orange Line busway until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights!!!

Posted by Steve Hymon on July 13, 2012 11:10 am
In the nearly three years that I’ve been running this blog, I’m pretty sure the most requested service change from readers has been for more late night rail service, particularly on the ...

Video: Metro Orange Line Extension Opening Day

Posted by Gayle Anderson on July 1, 2012 7:06 pm
Video by Vincent Ybarra. Here is the video of opening day events on the Metro Orange Line Extension. Online: All about the Orange Line Extension  




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