2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced it awarded Metro a $25 million federal grant to advance the State Route 71 (SR-71) Gap Closure Phase 2 Project in the City of Pomona.   “We are grateful to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for providing this vital federal funding for the State Route 71 Gap […]

D Line Ridership Increases a Whopping 71.6% on Sundays, Continuing Trend of Rising Weekend Leisure Travel LOS ANGELES (Sept. 23, 2026) – LA County sizzled in the August heat, but temperatures weren’t the only hot thing in August – Metro ridership was 26,565,486, an increase of more than 5% from August 2025. Increases were similar

To commemorate Rail Safety Month this September, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is reminding everyone “Never Train Surf. Safety Begins with You” and encouraging the public to practice safe behavior around Metro trains and tracks. “Everyone deserves to get where they’re going safely, and Rail Safety Month is an opportunity to remind

July 2026 Saw Nearly 26 Million Boardings, 2 Million More than July 2025 Metro ridership in July was 25,847,617, exceeding July 2025 ridership by 2 million boardings, or 8.79%. The biggest gains across the system were on weekends, with a 10.63% increase on Saturdays. July ridership was up year-over-year across both weekdays and weekends. In

Participants Can Save Money on Gas, Earn Up to $600 When They Complete Five-Week Program Following a successful Santa Monica pilot in 2023, Metro is rolling out Phase 2 of the One Car Challenge Pilot Program to determine whether incentives can reduce solo car trips and encourage other modes of transportation such as transit, carpooling

Care-Based Approach, Connectivity to City, County Services Key to Meaningful Progress Metro today announced a 57% decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness on the transit system since 2024, the second consecutive year of significant progress. The 2026 point-in-time count found 31% fewer people experiencing homelessness in the transit system than the previous year.

Following months of public engagement, stakeholder outreach and analysis of governance models at peer transit agencies, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors today approved steps to strengthen Metro’s governing structure. Because Metro’s governing structure is established in state law, any changes must be enacted by the Legislature. During the Thursday

Regional Transit Partners Key in Helping Deliver World-Class Service Metro and its transit partners delivered Golden Boot service to fans as Metro’s World Cup Games Enhanced Transit Service provided 212,865 rides directly to and from Los Angeles Stadium and 15 parking and transit hubs in Los Angeles and Orange Counties during the eight World Cup

Increased Ridership Paired with High Customer Satisfaction Scores In June, Metro was in the center of the action as it provided 26,265,480 rides, 2 million more than last June, representing a 9% growth as Angelenos and visitors chose to go Metro for their ride to World Cup fan zones and celebrations, concerts, museums and everyday

Sixth Consecutive Month of Year-Over-Year Rail Ridership Growth People are choosing Metro rail more than they have in over six years. Rail ridership increased 9.5% compared to the same period last year, driven by a remarkable 62% jump on the D line following the opening of three new stations on May 8. Weekend rail ridership

Metrolink, Flix/Greyhound, Amtrak/Pacific Surfliner, Uber to Provide Seamless Transit Across Southern California Getting to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches at Los Angeles Stadium will be a seamless experience as Metro, with additional regional transit and rideshare partners, will provide direct enhanced bus service from 15 locations for all eight matches in Los Angeles. “With

Adjustments Effective June 7 Support On-Time Performance; NextGen Bus Plan Goals In response to customer and staff feedback, as well as transit performance data, Metro will implement service adjustments for bus and rail effective Sunday, June 7. These biannual changes aim to enhance schedule reliability, align capacity with ridership demand and support Metro’s NextGen Bus

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced that its recruitment of law enforcement officers is off to a strong start with 950 applications received in the first 24 hours. The agency has entered the next phase of building its department of public safety and began recruiting for qualified law enforcement officers to

New Official Mobile App, Contactless Payments to Streamline Customer Experience B-Roll and Photos Metro’s customer experience took a major step forward in modernizing the rider journey with the launch of the Official LA Metro mobile app and contactless credit and debit fare payment. Together, these new technologies create a more intuitive, connected, and accessible transit

Souvenir cards reflect FIFA, teams, host city Los Angeles   For Images With FIFA World Cup 2026™ on the horizon, Metro is tapping into full-on fútbol mania by launching a limited-edition commemorative TAP card collection inspired by the passion, diversity and unmistakable spirit of the world’s most celebrated game. “Metro wants to make the trips to and from the matches at

Section 1 D Line Subway Extension Delivers a One-Seat Ride through Mid-Wilshire Connecting Riders to Jobs, Museums, Dining For B-Roll and Photos Mid-Wilshire made a giant public transit leap forward when Metro celebrated the official opening of Section 1 of the D Line Subway Extension with a grand opening event today. Riders can now go

Project marks Metro’s largest affordable housing development, delivering 185 income-restricted homes in East Hollywood directly next to transitB-Roll and Photos Here The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) continues to build on its commitment to grow its transit-oriented housing portfolio to 10,000 homes by 2031. Today, Metro joined nonprofit developer Little Tokyo Service Center

11 Regional Transit Providers Join Metro to Provide Seamless Transit Service Across Southern California Region With eight FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches set for Los Angeles, Metro is proud to expand its World Cup Enhanced Services with more parking location options in Anaheim, Culver City, Newport Beach, Santa Monica and Torrance, as well as locations

Metro today announced the launch of its new Safety Hub, a centralized online resource designed to provide riders, employees and the public with clear, accessible information about safety efforts and results across the transit system.   The Safety Hub serves as a comprehensive entry point for information about Metro’s public safety initiatives and progress. Developed with significant input from Metro riders and the

When FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off in Los Angeles in just 100 days, Metro will be ready to help fútbol fanatics score winning service to all eight matches. As the official public transit provider for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host City, Metro will ensure fans get to and from these unforgettable matches safely,

Violent, Societal Crimes Decrease for Second Consecutive Year as Customer Satisfaction Reaches Record Highs  Violent Crime Fell 6.7%, Societal Crime Fell 33% in 2025 Metro Launched Safety Hub to Provide Public with Timely Safety Information The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced significant progress in improving safety across its bus and rail

Expanded Rail Service Will Connect Downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills with Three New Stations Metro announced today it will open Section 1 of the D Line Subway Extension Project on May 8. The 3.92-mile addition will soon take riders west beyond its current Wilshire and Western station in Koreatown, continuing under Wilshire Boulevard through

Metro to work with USDOT, LA28 on Games-Related Transportation Assistance The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) applauds Congress for including $94.3 million in mobility-related funding for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in the recently enacted transportation spending law that passed Congress with strong bipartisan support and was signed into law today by

 Angelenos to Benefit from Shorter Commutes, Greater Connectivity Between San Fernando Valley, Westside  Los Angeles is one step closer to a direct rail connection that will make travel much faster and easier through the Sepulveda Pass, one of the most notoriously congested corridors in the country, after the Metro Board selected an underground heavy rail option as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. This move marks a key milestone for the region’s

Ambassadors, Outreach Services for People Experiencing Homelessness, Behavioral Health Issues Will Complement Law Enforcement, Security teams to Provide Balanced Comprehensive Public Safety Support for Riders Los Angeles (Jan. 12, 2026) – Metro’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched its Care-Based Services Division focused on taking a holistic approach to public safety that prioritizes safety,

Sepulveda Transit Corridor and C Line Extension to Torrance Will Provide Improved Connectivity across the San Fernando Valley, Westside and South Bay Continuing to fulfill its commitment to voters when Measure M passed in 2016, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has reached significant milestones for two pillar projects that would transform the