Projects & Programs
- Gold Line Foothill Extension
Metro has been working with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority to extend the existing Metro Gold Line from its current terminus in Pasadena to Montclair.
- I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project
The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project will add a 10-mile HOV lane and improve supporting infrastructure such as ramps, bridges and sound walls on the San Diego Fwy. (I-405); while widening lanes from the Santa Monica Fwy. (I-10) to the Ventura Fwy. (US-101).
- Metro Orange Line Extension
The Metro Orange Line Extension will extend four miles north from Canoga Station to the Chatsworth Metrolink Station. This dedicated busway will offer improvements to north-south mobility in the western San Fernando Valley by connecting activity centers along the corridor and connecting the Metro Orange Line with Metrolink.
- Metro Rail Expo Corridor, Phase 1 to Culver City
The Metro Rail Exposition Corridor (MREC) to Culver City, Phase 1 is currently under construction and is being built by the Exposition Construction Authority (Expo).
- Metro Rail Expo Corridor, Phase 2 to Santa Monica
Metro Rail Expo Corridor, Phase 2 to Santa Monica will extend westward from the Venice/Robertson station (Phase 1, under construction), primarily along the old Pacific Electric Exposition right-of-way to 4th Street and Colorado in downtown Santa Monica. Please check back soon for more detailed information.
Studies
- Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor
Metro has completed the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS/DEIR), in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Crenshaw Transit Corridor.
- Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2
Metro has completed the Alternatives Analysis (AA) study that evaluates potential alternatives for the second phase of the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension. The goal of the proposed study is to improve mobility in the corridor by connecting to communities further east of Los Angeles.
- Green Line LAX Extension
The Green Line LAX Extension will complete the rail connection linking the Metro Green Line Aviation Station and Los Angeles International Airport.
- Regional Connector Transit Corridor
Metro is conducting an environmental review of the Regional Connector Transit Corridor, a project that would create an almost 2-mile transit link between the Metro Gold Line, Metro Blue Line and Expo light rail transit (LRT) systems through Downtown Los Angeles.
- Sepulveda Pass Transit Corridor
Planned along the 4-mile section of the I-405 Freeway that connects the San Fernando Valley with West Los Angeles...
- South Bay Metro Green Line Extension
Metro is conducting an environmental review of the South Bay Metro Green Line Extension. This study will examine options for extending rail service into the South Bay.
- West Santa Ana Transit Corridor
This transit corridor project is planned along a 20-mile rail right-of-way linking Paramount and Santa Ana and could be utilized for several transportation alternatives including bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, and high-speed rail.
- Westside Subway Extension
Work is proceeding on the long-envisioned subway to the Westside which has been discussed in Los Angeles for the better part of the last half-century.
- Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit Project
Metro, the City of Los Angeles, and Los Angeles County are considering the feasibility of implementing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Wilshire Boulevard within the City of Los Angeles.
Interstate Projects
- ExpressLanes
Metro, Caltrans, and other mobility partners are working together to develop a package of solutions that will increase traffic flow and provide better travel options on I-10 and I-110 in Los Angeles County. ExpressLanes is a pilot project that will test innovations to improve existing transportation systems.
- Freeway Service Patrol - #399
Whether it's a flat tire, an empty gas tank, or an overheated radiator, chances are that one day, you'll need help on the freeway. Thanks to the Freeway Service Patrol, help is on the way!
- HOV (Carpool) Lanes
For nearly 30 years, freeway High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes have been developed in Los Angeles County as an incentive to encourage people to carpool, vanpool or ride the bus.
- I-710 Corridor Project
The Long Beach Freeway (I-710) is a vital transportation artery, linking the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to Southern California and beyond. An essential component of the regional, statewide and national transportation system, it serves both passenger and goods movement vehicles.
- Route 710 Tunnel Technical Feasibility Assessment
Metro has completed the feasibility assessment of a tunnel alternative to extend the 710 Freeway from its current terminus at Valley Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles to I-210 in the City of Pasadena.
- Soundwall Program
With the passage of SB-45, the California Street and Highway Code was amended to transfer the programming and funding responsibilities of the Post 1989 Soundwall Retrofit Program to Regional Transportation Planning Agencies.
- State Route 2
SR-2 was originally planned and constructed in 1959 to connect with the Hollywood Freeway (US 101) through the neighborhoods of Silver Lake and Echo Park.
Transit Projects
- ATMS (Smart Bus) Project
Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) technology makes Metro the operator of one of the "smartest" and most "feature packed" bus fleets in the world.
- Bicycle Planning
Metro supports bicycling as a transportation mode that improves air quality and congestion and helps make healthy communities in Los Angeles County.
- East San Fernando Valley North-South Transit Corridors
These projects will improve bus speed on north/south corridors on Reseda, Sepulveda, Van Nuys and Lankershim/San Fernando Boulevards.
- Edward R. Roybal Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension
The Metro Gold Line has arrived in East LA. With eight new stations serving diverse LA neighborhoods, such as the Arts District, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights, this eagerly awaited extension connects the Eastside by rail to Downtown LA, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Long Beach and dozens of points in between.
- El Monte Station
In preparation for the construction of the new El Monte Station, the contractor will begin construction of the temporary bus terminal on Tuesday, April 20 and is expected to last approximately 20 months.
- High-Speed Rail
Connecting LA and Orange County...in 20 minutes! The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) includes $8 billion for High-Speed Rail (HSR). Metro is coordinating with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Federal and State agencies to help secure a portion of this designated funding for this segment.
- Metro Rapid
A study conducted on Metro bus service here in Los Angeles showed that half the time a bus is in service, it is stopped, either at a red traffic signal or at a bus stop to board and/or alight passengers. To improve bus speeds, the Metro Rapid Program was implemented in June 2000.
- Metro Silver Line
Metro Silver Line connects the South Bay and the San Gabriel Valley to Downtown LA seven days a week. With service every 5-15 minutes during weekday rush hours, save time during your commute as the Silver Line zips by traffic.
Facilities Projects
- Division 13 Bus Maintenance Facility
The Metro Union Bus Maintenance and Operations Facility IS/MND project was adopted by the Metro Board on September 25, 2008. Since that time Metro made minor modifications to the overall design.
Funding and Other Programs
- 30/10 Initiative
The 30/10 Initiative, first proposed by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, would accelerate construction of 12 key Measure R transit projects -- originally scheduled to be built over three decades -- and complete them by 2019.
- Acceleration of Measure R Highway Projects
The Metro Board of Directors recently initiated a program to explore the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate delivery of highway projects included in Measure R and which are not fully financed through traditional funding sources.
- Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC)
The Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC) was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Metro, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
- ARRA Surface Transportation Funding
The attached process flowchart has been 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 (ARRA).
- 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 for arterial roadways.
- Call for Projects
Metro is responsible for allocating discretionary federal, state and local transportation funds to improve all modes of surface transportation. Metro also prepares the Los Angeles County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
- Congestion Management Program
As the Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County, Metro is responsible for implementing the Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Los Angeles County.
- Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA)
On November 7 2006, the voters approved Proposition 1B: The Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 by a simple majority.
- Data & Statistics
Los Angeles County Profile
- FTA Section 5310 Program
Our intent is to provide information on the Section 5310 program so that you can readily determine if your agency is qualified to submit an application to Metro for funds available from the FTA.
- Immediate Needs Transportation Program
The Immediate Needs Transportation Program provides subsidized taxi service and/or transit subsidy for Los Angeles County residents with limited resources who have a transportation need and no other resources to meet that need.
- Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Programs
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) was enacted on August 10, 2005.
- Joint Development Program
Joint development is a real property asset development and management program designed to secure the most appropriate private and/or public sector development on Metro-owned property at and adjacent to transit stations and corridors.
- Local Return Program
The Proposition A and Proposition C programs are two one-half cent sales tax measures approved by Los Angeles County voters to finance a countywide transit development program.
- Metro Environmental
Environmental is focused on reuse/recycle activities at Metro – both at divisions and at Gateway. Reducing electricity use, recycle paper, posting “No Dumping/Drains to Ocean” at storm drains, etc.
- Multi-County Goods Movement Action Plan
The ability to efficiently move freight/goods throughout Southern California’s transportation network is crucial to the mobility and economic vitality of the region, the state and the nation.
- Pedestrian Planning
Walking and biking are important components of a successful transportation system. Within Los Angeles County, 14 percent of trips are made by walking and all transit trips have a pedestrian component.
- Public-Private Partnerships for Metro Transportation Projects
Metro is exploring the Public-Private Partnership project delivery method to partner with the private sector and deliver currently unfunded transportation projects. The program is to identify specific highway or transit projects that could be constructed through financing and project implementation arrangements with the private sector.
- Rider Relief
The Rider Relief Transportation Program (RRTP) provides fare subsidy coupons to eligible riders who purchase daily, weekly, or monthly Metro passes, TAP cash purse option, and EZ transit passes from participating transit systems.
- Signal Synchronization Training
Metro (Metro) has developed a comprehensive program in the areas of signal operation and maintenance to upgrade the skills of local traffic engineers and signal maintenance personnel.
- 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 (Metro) is required by federal (Title 23 U.S.C. 134 (g) & (h)) and state (P.U.C. 130303) statutes to prepare a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Los Angeles County.
- Transportation Improvement Program (Program Metro Database)
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a federal and state mandated six-year programming document that contains financial and other information about local highway, state highway, and transit projects and services.
Reports
- Plans
Metro’s 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan takes a look ahead about 30 years down the road to determine what the county’s residents will need in terms of transportation options to get around the County.
- San Fernando Valley North/South Transit Corridor Study (2003)
Metro is working with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to determine when and if additional study recommendations can proceed.
