Funding and Other Programs

30/10 Initiative

The 30/10 Initiative would finalize by 2019 the construction of 12 critical Measure R transit projects that were originally slated for completion within the next three decades.

Acceleration of Measure R Highway Projects

This program explores the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate delivery of highway projects included in Measure R that are not fully financed through traditional funding sources.

Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC)

The Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC) was created as a joint venture between Metro and several city and regional agencies to study the development and viability of advanced technology transit vehicles.

ARRA Surface Transportation Funding

The attached flowchart was prepared by Metro to assist local agencies with the critical path for submittals for surface transportation funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Arterial ITS (AITS) Architecture Configuration Management Tool

These webpages have been developed to provide local agencies in Los Angeles County with a specific set of multimodal planning tools to develop arterial roadways.

Call for Projects

Metro is responsible for managing the L.A. County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and allocating discretionary federal, state and local funds to improve surface transportation throughout the county.  

Congestion Management Program

As part of Metro’s ongoing work plan of developing a Congestion Mitigation Fee Program in Los Angeles County, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) has initiated a Pilot Study to demonstrate how such a program would be implemented.

Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA)

On November 7 2006, the voters approved by a simple majority Prop. 1B: The Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006. 

Countywide Zero-Emission Trucks Collaborative

Metro is taking the lead in forming a Countywide Zero-Emission Trucks Collaborative to promote consistency among public agencies to catalyze the development and deployment of zero-emission trucks in LA County.

Data & Statistics

A detailed profile of Los Angeles County with forecasted population and employment growth statistics.

FTA Section 5310 Program

The FTA Section 5310 program provides funding to qualified non-profit social service and public agencies for the purchase of accessible vehicles and other equipment to serve the elderly and individuals with disabilities.

Immediate Needs Transportation Program

The Immediate Needs Transportation Program provides subsidized taxi service and/or transit subsidies to needy Los Angeles County residents who lack the resources to meet their transportation needs. 

Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Programs

The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users was enacted to provide welfare recipients, eligible low-income and disabled individuals with transportation access services to employment and employment-related activities.  

Joint Development Program

A real property asset development and management program, Joint Development oversees the most appropriate private and/or public sector business activity on Metro-owned property at and adjacent to transit stations and corridors.

Local Return Program

The Proposition A and Proposition C Local Return programs are two one-half cent sales tax measures approved by Los Angeles County voters to fund a countywide transit development program.

Los Angeles Union Station Master Plan

Union Station is located adjacent to downtown Los Angeles, the region's civic center. As the regional transit hub, Union Station connects five bustling counties in Southern California via multiple rail and commuter lines, including Amtrak, Metro Rail (Red, Purple and Gold Lines) and Metrolink.

Metro Environmental

Metro is committed to promoting eco-friendly activities at all of its facilities, while its Sustainability program develops pro-active transportation programs aimed at reducing the use of single occupancy autos.

Multi-County Goods Movement Action Plan

Regional transportation planners crafted this comprehensive plan to address how train- and truck-borne cargo can move throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties without adversely impacting local communities and the environment.

Pedestrian Planning

Metro’s Pedestrian Program supports the efforts of communities throughout Los Angeles County to develop and mainatin more walkable, livable neighborhoods that provide people with more pedestrian-friendly travel options such as walking and biking.

Program Management (PM) Department

The Program Management (PM) Department, which was created in September 2010 primarily in response to Measure R, is the oversight component of Measure R projects in addition to other projects that are ongoing. 

Public-Private Partnerships for Metro Transportation Projects

The Public-Private Partnership project has Metro identify and detail specific highway or transit projects that are currently unfunded and could be completed with financing and project implementation arrangements with the private sector.

Restoration of Historic Streetcar Service in Downtown Los Angeles

The Restoration of Historic Streetcar Service project is a public-private sector partnership and a key component of the Downtown Los Angeles "Bringing Back Broadway" revitalization initiative. 

Rider Relief

The Rider Relief Transportation Program (RRTP) provides fare subsidy coupons to eligible riders who purchase daily, weekly, or monthly Metro passes, the TAP cash purse option or EZ transit passes from participating Southern California transit systems.

Signal Synchronization Training

Metro has developed a comprehensive and detailed signal operation and maintenance program to upgrade the skills of local traffic engineers and signal maintenance personnel.

Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant

This program is a competitive award of local Metro funds. As a pilot program in its initial year of funding, eligibility is limited. 

Transportation Development Act, Article 3

Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds are used by cities within Los Angeles County for the planning and construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Transportation Funding

Metro is required by federal law to program TIP revenues across all transportation modes (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, highway) in Los Angeles County based on the planning requirements of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TIP-21). 

Transportation Improvement Program

The six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a federal and state mandated programming document that contains financial and other information about local and state highway transit projects and services.