East San Fernando Valley Shared Right-of-Way (ROW) Study

Exploring rail options for a 2.5-mile northern extension of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project to better serve Pacoima, Sylmar, and San Fernando

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Metro is conducting a supplemental study for the northern segment of the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Transit Corridor Project, in a shared right-of-way (ROW) corridor that extends approximately 2.5 miles northwest along San Fernando Rd from Van Nuys Bl to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station.

The study is evaluating rail transit alternatives that will provide additional service to Pacoima, Sylmar and the City of San Fernando along this additional 2.5 mile route.

Alternatives under consideration include:

Light Rail Extension– Extending Light Rail service along the existing Metrolink railroad ROW with three new stations at Paxton, Maclay and Sylmar/San Fernando

New Pacoima Metrolink Station– Adding a new Metrolink rail station at Van Nuys/San Fernando Road, including a Mobility Hub that would facilitate transfers for riders to connect from Metro’s ESFV LRT to Metrolink

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The supplemental study is complete and available for review. Feedback collected during spring 2025 community meetings and events will help inform staff recommendations to the Metro Board of Directors later this year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shared ROW Study?

A study exploring transit alternatives along the 2.5-mile northern segment of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project.

What are the alternatives?

A light rail extension with three stations (Paxton, Maclay, Sylmar/San Fernando) and a new Pacoima Metrolink station with a mobility hub.

How was the community involved?

Metro held meetings, pop-ups, and a resource fair to gather input, which will inform the next planning steps.

What happens next?

Staff will present recommendations to the Metro Board for further planning and development.

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