Overview
The Metro Orange Line Extension will extend four miles north from Canoga Station to the Chatsworth Metrolink Station. This dedicated busway will offer 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 Metrolink.
The construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension will offer faster travel times, improved bus connections, and provide better access to destinations throughout LA County.
Metro Orange Line Extension features include:
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A four mile northern extension of the Metro Orange Line, extending from the Canoga Station to the Chatsworth Metrolink Station
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Four new stations to be located at Sherman Way, Roscoe Bl, Nordhoff St and the Chatsworth Metrolink Station. New platforms to be added at Canoga Station
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New bikeway and pedestrian path that will run parallel to the dedicated busway
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Landscaping similar to that on the existing Metro Orange Line
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New park and ride lot at Sherman Way Station
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Additional parking at Chatsworth Station
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Overcrossing of Lassen St and the railroad tracks on an elevated bridge
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Forecast to open summer 2012
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Construction Notices
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June 28
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In preparation for construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will install a vault on Lassen St. just west of Remmet Ave.
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June 28
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In preparation for construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will begin to demolish vacant structures along the right-of-way, slightly east of Canoga Avenue where the Metro Orange Line Extension will extend four miles north from the Metro Orange Line Canoga Station to the Metrolink/Amtrak Chatsworth Station.
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May 12
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In preparation for construction of the Metro Orange Line Extension, the Contractor will begin lead and asbestos abatement on vacant structures along the right-of-way, slightly east of Canoga Avenue where the Metro Orange Line Extension will extend four miles north from the Metro Orange Line Canoga Station to the Metrolink/Amtrak Chatsworth Station.
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March 29
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Beginning Monday, March 29, 2010 the Contractor will begin the first stage of utility work on Lassen between Owensmouth and Canoga. The utility work will include removing overhead utility lines and placing them underground.
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March 22
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As part of the pre-construction activities for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project, the Contractor will conduct a soil stability test near the Getty View Trailhead running along the northbound I-405 freeway between Getty Center Dr and Skirball Center Dr. This work activity is being conducted to survey and monitor the stability of the soil for the future construction of a retaining wall along the I-405 Freeway. Night time work for this activity will require freeway lane closures and ramp closures to facilitate the safe use of excavation equipment.
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Beginning Monday, April 6, 2009, Qwest Communications will start work on their existing fiber optic facilities in the north parking lot of the Chatsworth Station.
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Posted by Fred Camino on August 27, 2010 9:20 am
- Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog.Bus Rider’s Union Launches Attack on 30/10 ...
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Posted by Dave Sotero on August 25, 2010 1:17 pm
- Construction crews install DWP utility vault on Lassen Street as part of Metro Orange Line Extension construction project.It’s been a while (June 2009 in fact) since Metro broke ground on the ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on August 23, 2010 2:58 pm
- L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Sen. Barbara Boxer at their discussion on the 30/10 Initiative earlier today at City Hall. To the left of the mayor are Metro CEO Art Leahy and L.A. County ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on August 4, 2010 1:00 pm
- View PollThe first three of our subway polls dealt with issues concerning specific stations; yes or no to a Crenshaw station, the location of the Century City station and where to put a station in ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on August 3, 2010 9:29 am
- Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog.Bee columnist excoriates high-speed rail p.r. ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on July 23, 2010 12:09 pm
- Supervisor Don Knabe, who is also the Chairman of the Metro Board of Driectors, talks about the future of Metro Rail on Friday morning.Metro officials gathered Friday morning near a Blue Line station ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on July 15, 2010 8:50 am
- We’ve spent plenty of time looking back, with this past Wednesday being the 20th anniversary of the Blue Line and the birth of Metro Rail. I wanted to look forward today and provide a quick ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on June 25, 2010 10:12 am
- The ceremonial groundbreaking for the Gold Line Foothill Extension is tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Newcastle Park (101 Colorado Blvd.) in Arcadia. The event is open to the public and several public ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on June 25, 2010 8:15 am
- An artist rendering of the rebuilt Monrovia station that would serve the Foothill Extension of the Gold Line.As I posted yesterday, the Gold Line Foothill Extension project awarded its first ...
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Posted by Steve Hymon on June 17, 2010 1:05 pm
- Metro planner James Rojas explains a transportation model of Los Angeles at the Dump the Pump event at Union Station. Photo by Juan Ocampo. If you haven’t Dumped the Pump yet there’s ...
