Public Hearings Set for Orange Line Extension

Two public hearings have been scheduled on Metro’s plan to extend the Orange Line busway north from Canoga Park to Chatsworth.

The proposed routes in the environmental impact report take the busway include Canoga Avenue, De Soto Avenue, Topanga Canyon Boulevard and the old Canoga Avenue rail right-of-way. Suggested stops include the Chatsworth Metrolink Station and the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway, where a park-and-ride lot is also under consideration.

The final report will be presented to Metro’s board in 2008.

Hearings will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Chatsworth High School, 10027 Lurline Ave.; and 7-9 p.m. July 30 at New Academy, 21425 Cohasset St., Canoga Park.