# LA Metro Starts East Valley Rail Construction

LA Metro broke ground on the 6.7-mile East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project on October 19, 2026. The project has an estimated construction cost of $3.998 billion, including an $893 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant. The announcement identifies no contractor, solicitation, or open procurement, but the project points to potential future work in rail construction, stations, streetscape upgrades, and related services.

- The **$3.998 billion** estimate covers construction; the **$893 million** grant supports the project through the Federal Transit Administration’s Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Program.
- Contractors and suppliers in rail construction, station work, streetscape improvements, and related services may find future market opportunities as the project advances.
- Because no solicitation or contractor was identified, this announcement does not establish an active bidding opportunity or an award. Businesses should distinguish the project’s construction start from a specific procurement notice.
- Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins described the project’s mobility purpose: “We want to improve access and mobility for the diverse communities along the route who depend on transit.”

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- City of Los Angeles

### Key Quotes
> We want to improve access and mobility for the diverse communities along the route who depend on transit.
> — Stephanie Wiggins, Metro CEO

### Sources
- [Metro Breaks Ground on East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, Improving Mobility Throughout San Fernando Valley    - LA Metro](https://www.metro.net/about/metro-breaks-ground-on-east-san-fernando-valley-light-rail-transit-project-improving-mobility-throughout-san-fernando-valley/) - CA