Los Angeles Metro celebrated the start of construction on Friday morning with the new G (Orange) line in the San Fernando Valley.
According to a transport memo, the $668 million project is the first major improvement on the bus line in 20 years.
The project is funded by a 2016 voter-approved Measure M. This is a half-cent sales tax for expansion of transportation, traffic mitigation measures, and improvements to the streets and sidewalks.
Among the improvements are the air bridge at Van Nuiss Boulevard, two additional bridges at Vesper Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, four-quadrants at 13 busy intersections between North Harrywood and Van Nuiss, and other safety features such as flashing lights, bells and a central outfit that raised the central gate.
A new transit signaling system will also be implemented. Metro officials noted that the bus will have an extended signal phase and will be given the next green light in the crossing fading cycle.
Transit signaling systems use technology to prioritize transit vehicles such as buses in traffic.
This upgrade is expected to reduce travel time by more than 12 minutes to the end. This is an increase of 30%, according to city officials.
This upgrade will be taking place at some of the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games. San Fernando Valley is currently set to host Modern Pentaslon, BMX, skateboarding and 3×3 basketball.
Metro recommends the next detour route during construction:
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