October 29, 2005 was the opening day for the new Metro Orange Line which traverses the San Fernando Valley between North Hollywood and Woodland Hills’ Warner Center. Dave Sortero, a spokesman for the MTA was quoted in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as saying, “We’re projecting an average of 22,000 weekday boarders every day by 2020”. Opening day crowds, which included children holding orange balloons, were an optimistic sign of success.

The bus line will draw development and zoning changes to the areas along the bus route. Perhaps the bus will allow Van Nuys to finally become the hub of the San Fernando Valley again.