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Located at the intersection of [[Sepulveda Boulevard]] and Exposition Boulevard in [[West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California|West Los Angeles]], the station is a short distance from the major intersection of Sepulveda and Pico Boulevards The station is [[Elevated railway|elevated]] over Sepulveda Boulevard with a single [[island platform|center platform]]. A new two story parking structure was also built to the south of the station. |
Located at the intersection of [[Sepulveda Boulevard]] and Exposition Boulevard in [[West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California|West Los Angeles]], the station is a short distance from the major intersection of Sepulveda and Pico Boulevards The station is [[Elevated railway|elevated]] over Sepulveda Boulevard with a single [[island platform|center platform]]. A new two story parking structure was also built to the south of the station. |
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The Final [[Environmental Impact Report]] (EIR) for Expo Phase 2 designated this station as at-grade however the report also included a design option for an elevated station should the additional funds become available.<ref>http://backup.buildexpo.org/phase2/Phase%202%20FEIR%20Documents/02_ProjectAlternatives_FEIR.pdf</ref> The $5.3 million cost difference was ultimately allocated by the Los Angeles City Council on 18 March 2011 and the elevated option was approved by the Expo Board on the same day.<ref>http://www.buildexpo.org/pdf_uploads/boar_r7n9a740d.pdf</ref> |
The Final [[Environmental Impact Report]] (EIR) for Expo Phase 2 designated this station as at-grade however the report also included a design option for an elevated station should the additional funds become available.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backup.buildexpo.org/phase2/Phase%202%20FEIR%20Documents/02_ProjectAlternatives_FEIR.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-03-31 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725104613/http://backup.buildexpo.org/phase2/Phase%202%20FEIR%20Documents/02_ProjectAlternatives_FEIR.pdf |archivedate=2011-07-25 |df= }}</ref> The $5.3 million cost difference was ultimately allocated by the Los Angeles City Council on 18 March 2011 and the elevated option was approved by the Expo Board on the same day.<ref>http://www.buildexpo.org/pdf_uploads/boar_r7n9a740d.pdf</ref> |
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A concrete processing plant located just north of the station site, on the west side of Sepulveda between Exposition and Pico Boulevards, was purchased by Casden Properties,<ref>http://casdenproperties.com/</ref> who plans to build a large mixed-use transit development on the site, including 538 apartments and a Target store <ref>http://la.curbed.com/archives/2008/12/casdens_pico_plaza_jumps_on_expo_line_bandwagon.php</ref> |
A concrete processing plant located just north of the station site, on the west side of Sepulveda between Exposition and Pico Boulevards, was purchased by Casden Properties,<ref>http://casdenproperties.com/</ref> who plans to build a large mixed-use transit development on the site, including 538 apartments and a Target store <ref>http://la.curbed.com/archives/2008/12/casdens_pico_plaza_jumps_on_expo_line_bandwagon.php</ref> |
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Location | 2510 S Sepulveda Blvd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 34°02′07″N 118°26′04″W / 34.0353°N 118.4344°W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Owned by | Metro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Platforms | 1 center platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Parking | 260 spaces[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bicycle facilities | TBD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accessible | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opened | October 17, 1875 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rebuilt | May 20, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Previous names | Home Junction, Vervain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expo/Sepulveda (formerly Home Junction) is an elevated light rail station in Los Angeles. It serves the Expo Line.[2]
Location and design
Platform | Westbound | ← E Linetoward Downtown Santa Monica (Expo/Bundy) |
Eastbound | → E Linetoward 7th Street/Metro Center (Westwood/Rancho Park) → |
Located at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard in West Los Angeles, the station is a short distance from the major intersection of Sepulveda and Pico Boulevards The station is elevated over Sepulveda Boulevard with a single center platform. A new two story parking structure was also built to the south of the station.
The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Expo Phase 2 designated this station as at-grade however the report also included a design option for an elevated station should the additional funds become available.[3] The $5.3 million cost difference was ultimately allocated by the Los Angeles City Council on 18 March 2011 and the elevated option was approved by the Expo Board on the same day.[4]
A concrete processing plant located just north of the station site, on the west side of Sepulveda between Exposition and Pico Boulevards, was purchased by Casden Properties,[5] who plans to build a large mixed-use transit development on the site, including 538 apartments and a Target store [6]
History
Originally "Vervain Station," it was renamed "Home Junction" when it became the junction point with the Soldier's Home Branch, a track route heading north on the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard to the (still standing) Streetcar Depot building on the Sawtelle Veterans Home grounds in the (then) city of Sawtelle. [7][8]
Much of the former right-of-way for the Home Branch can be seen, but it is no longer contiguous as various sections have been sold and developed.
Bus connections
- Metro Local: 2, 4, 20, 234
- Metro Rapid: 734, 788 (Valley–Westside Express)
- Culver CityBus: 6, Rapid 6
- Santa Monica Big Blue Bus: 7, Rapid 7, 17
References
- ^ Nelson, Laura J. (May 14, 2016). "The Expo Line is finally coming to the Westside, but limited parking raises concerns". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Bloomekatz, Ari (February 05, 2010) "Officials approve plans for Expo Line route on Westside" Los Angeles Times
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2011-03-31.
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- ^ http://casdenproperties.com/
- ^ http://la.curbed.com/archives/2008/12/casdens_pico_plaza_jumps_on_expo_line_bandwagon.php
- ^ Los Angeles Herald. "The Railroads." March 1 1890. page 2.
- ^ Los Angeles Herald. "The Iron Highways." June 14 1890. page 2.
- Curbed Staff (November 24, 2014) "Expo Line Extension is 80 Percent Done; See the New Stations" Curbed Los Angeles