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Purpose

Metro Key objectives of the North County Combined Highway Corridor Study are:

Increasing capacity
Increasing mobility options for workers, employers and goods movement
Improving reliability of travel times and commuter safety

Some of Metro's recommendations include:

New HOV lanes along State Route 14
New HOV connector ramps between Interstate 5 and State Route 14
Additional lanes and a divided expressway along State Route 138
New express bus routes along State Route 138 connecting the Antelope Valley to San Bernardino and Victor Valley

Background

With its rapid population and economic expansion, Metro North Los Angeles County is experiencing greater travel demand, which has translated into increased automobile and truck congestion along the I-5, SR-14 and SR-138 highway corridors. Accompanied by increasing truck traffic to Kern County and Central California, this regional economic vigor has placed pressure on North County's transit infrastructure.

To address the lack of alternatives for North County's freeway system, its vulnerability to seismic and weather events and the general shortage of financial resources to address long-term solutions, Metro commenced work on the North County Combined Highway Corridor Study. This Study will develop feasible, implementable and cost-effective solutions for alleviating traffic congestion in northern Los Angeles County. Part I of the Study will look at Route 14 between I-5 and the Kern County line, and I-5 between Route 14 and the Kern County line while Part II will consider Route 138.

The Study will draw upon findings of recent and ongoing studies, include a comprehensive evaluation of possible alternatives and comply with FHWA, SCAG, Caltrans and Metro procedures. Alternatives to be considered are: additional freeway lanes, special lanes for trucks and HOVs, bus transitways, high-speed rail transit, widening/realignment of SR-138 and possible new highway links through the San Gabriel Mountains between the Antelope Valley and I-210. Near-term implementation strategies may include HOV lanes, truck lanes and operational/safety improvements along the existing freeways and arterials. Other alternatives will be identified during initial Corridor planning.