Expo/Sepulveda station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | West Los Angeles |
| Products | E Line service |
Expo/Sepulveda station is an elevated light rail station located in Los Angeles and serves the E Line. It provides transit connections to the UCLA campus through Culver CityBus routes 6 and Rapid 6, Metro 761, as well as Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus route 17.
History
The station was initially called "Vervain" before being renamed "Home Junction" when it became the transfer point for the Soldier's Home Branch. This branch ran north along Sepulveda Boulevard to the Streetcar Depot situated on the grounds of the Sawtelle Veterans Home.
Although much of the original right-of-way for the Home Branch still exists, it is now interrupted and fragmented due to property sales and subsequent development.
Location and design
Positioned at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard in West Los Angeles, this station is close to the busy junction of Sepulveda and Pico Boulevards. It features a single island platform elevated above Sepulveda Boulevard, complemented by a newly constructed two-level parking garage located to the south.
The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Expo Phase 2 initially proposed an at-grade station design but included an elevated alternative contingent on securing additional funds. On March 18, 2011, the Los Angeles City Council approved a $5.3 million allocation to support the elevated design option, which was also ratified by the Expo Board on the same day.
North of the station, between Exposition and Pico Boulevards along Sepulveda, a concrete processing facility was purchased by Casden Properties. The developer intends to create a substantial mixed-use transit-oriented project there, featuring 538 residential units and a Target retail store.
Connections
As of , available transfers include:[1][2]
- Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica): routes 7, Rapid 7, and 17
- Culver CityBus: routes 6 and Rapid 6
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: route (early morning/late night), Rapid
References
- Curbed Staff (November 24, 2014) "Expo Line Extension is 80 Percent Done; See the New Stations" Curbed Los Angeles