I secured federal funds to initiate several improvements at the 101/405 interchange – one of the busiest bottlenecks in the nation.

Improvements include the extension of the northbound 405 carpool lane between Burbank Boulevard and Ventura Boulevard, a new lane on the northbound 405 freeway, widening the Van Nuys Boulevard off ramps and developing plans to improve the southbound 405 connector to the 101 Freeway.

Below are some of the recent issues I am working on in Congress to continue improving our community's transportation issues

The need for long-term investment in our infrastructure is clear. I was proud to help pass President Joe Biden's historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will make life better for millions of Californians, create a generation of good-paying union jobs and economic growth, and position the United States to win the 21st century.

Specifically, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help our community by:

-Repairing and rebuilding our roads and bridges with a focus on climate change mitigation, resilience, equity, and safety for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians.

-Improving healthy, sustainable transportation options

-Building a network of electric vehicle chargers to facilitate long-distance travel and provide convenient charging options.

-Preparing more of our infrastructure for the impacts of climate change, cyber-attacks, and extreme weather events.

As our nation emerges from the pandemic, now is the time to think boldly – and this transformative legislation represents an important step toward building a stronger, cleaner, fairer future for the San Fernando Valley and the United States.

Reducing congestion and improving transit service in the San Fernando Valley is critical to the competitiveness of our regional economy as well as our quality of life. 

Recently, I testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to increase federal funding for the Sepulveda Pass Corridor Project. Linking the Valley to the Purple Line in West Los Angeles, with a future connection to LAX, provides the best opportunity to draw large numbers of commuters out of their cars and lessen traffic on the 405 freeway.

Metro is currently conducting an environmental review of both monorail and heavy rail alternatives.   

I am pleased to have secured federal funds for Metro’s G Line (Orange Line), which now carries a daily average of 30,000 riders along a dedicated bus way from Woodland Hills to North Hollywood. 

Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought and secured millions in federal funds for road improvement and mass-transit projects for the Valley.

Most recently, I secured through a select committee the advancement of over $21 million in federal funds for major transportation improvement projects throughout our community, including funding for numerous projects to improve local road safety throughout our community

I am fighting to secure funding for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, funds for pedestrian safety and the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles.