Mayor Bass Votes To Advance Transformative ....

Posted on 01/22/2026

Mayor Bass Votes To Advance Transformative Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project 

LOS ANGELES – Today, Mayor Bass issued the following statement after joining a unanimous vote to advance Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project:

“The Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project will be transformational for the L.A. region and represents one of the most significant transit projects in the entire country – one that is expected to improve mobility for Angelenos citywide, create jobs, slash commute times, cut pollution, increase housing access, and decrease traffic congestion along one of the nation’s busiest corridors. 

 

“For decades, Angelenos have been asking for an alternative to the 405 freeway that does not force people to commute through neighborhoods and impact residential streets. Personally, when I lived in the City of San Fernando but worked at L.A. County Hospital Downtown and went to Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, the commute was about an hour and a half each way – it wasn’t easy. 

 

“Today’s vote is a vote for Los Angeles’ future. By investing in faster, more reliable transit connections, we don’t just move people more efficiently, we give students and working parents back time – including those commuting to and from UCLA and other colleges and universities throughout the region – we reduce financial strain for families, and we make it easier for Angelenos of all incomes to access education and employment opportunities that help them get ahead.”

 

“I want to acknowledge all of the community stakeholders, the dedicated former and current Metro staff and Board Members, and my predecessors, Mayors Villaraigosa and Garcetti, for their tireless work to move this project forward and prioritize L.A.’s transit infrastructure. Together, we are building a more accessible, resilient city that will serve Angelenos for generations to come.”

 

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