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Funding will Support Street, School-Zone Safety Improvements, Better Walking, Biking Connections The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors has approved nearly

12.4-mile corridor bus transit project will deliver faster travel times, safer streetscapes, seamless connections for Angelenos B-roll and Photos here Metro broke ground on the

Project creates first local-stop commuter rail service on Van Nuys Boulevard in more than 70 years  B-Roll and Photos Here The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

Overall Ridership Grows to over 1 Million Weekday Boardings   September marked the official start of fall, but Metro numbers continue to rise. Metro ridership was

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

Project Transforms LA River into Community Resource, Expands Safe Transportation Options for Equity-Focused Communities Earlier this month L.A. Metro released the Draft Environmental Impact Report

Applications now being accepted to fill two vacancies on Committee The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is recruiting two qualified members of the

Customer Feedback Drives Improvements in Reliability, Connections; Bus Service Restored in Fire-Impacted Areas Informed by customer feedback, operators’ experiences and ongoing performance data, L.A. Metro

Transit-Accessible Events Continue to Drive Rail Ridership Increases; Customers Report Improved Experience   Riders are increasingly turning to Metro for their weekend and leisure travel, and

More than 92 Million Free Rides Provided by Programs to Low-Income, Student, Fire-Impacted Angelenos Since 2021 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) announced

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) expanded its successful TAP-to-Exit program to the A Line’s new northern end-of-line station at Pomona North. TAP-to-Exit

New A Line Extension Service, Rise in Leisure Travel Contribute to Growing Ridership Momentum   Metro ridership continues to strengthen, driven by weekend and event travel

Major Milestones Met in Delivering Faster, more Accessible Transit System for 2028 Olympic, Paralympic Games With just 1,000 days until the world turns its eyes

’SetGo’ Playbook compiles best practices to support events including FIFA World Cup 2026™, Los Angeles 2028 Olympic, Paralympic Games Drawing on lessons from mega sporting

More Connectivity on Regional Connector Coming this Fall The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced it has expanded cellular service to the

Key Twenty-Eight by ‘28 Transit Project Adds Nine Miles of Rail Service in Time for FIFA World Cup 2026™, Super Bowl LXI™, 2028 Olympic and

Metro Board expected to consider project certification this fall as project links Torrance, Redondo Beach directly to LAX and regional rail network The Los Angeles

LA County teens aged 14-17 are encouraged to apply to Metro’s Youth Council; More info available during Youth Summit Sept. 13 The Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) observes Rail Safety Month each September by reminding everyone that “Safety Begins with You” and encouraging the

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is celebrating the 40th birthday of the late hip-hop icon and community leader Nipsey Hussle with the

Metro Connected 2,709 People to Permanent or Interim Housing During FY25  The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) announced the 2025 annual point-in-time count

Lynwood Unified, Inglewood Unified Students Benefit from Sponsorship Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today announced its expanded partnership with retailer WSS, which is

Overall System Ridership Declines Modestly after 30 Consecutive Months of Year-Over-Year Growth Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)’s June ridership shows a dramatic increase

Incoming Board Chair Fernando Dutra, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, Unveil Priorities for New Fiscal Year, Reiterate Goal to be Region’s First Choice for Transportation PHOTOS

Infusion of Resources Expedites Local Mobility Improvements, Access to Public Transportation Throughout LA County The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) announced that its

Vital program supporting customers, saving lives has become critical part of Metro’s public safety ecosystem  As a reflection of the success and overwhelming customer support of

Changes in Response to Customer Feedback Drawing from customer feedback, bus operator input and real-time performance data, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

New Station Sets Stage for Metro, Los Angeles to Welcome World to FIFA World Cup 2026™, Super Bowl LXI, 2028 Olympic, Paralympic Games B-Roll and

Metro Community Meetings Outline Key Benefits, Share Anticipated Costs for Five Possible Approaches to Project, Seek Public Input The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

More than 130 school districts benefit from improved school attendance and families benefit from year-round free rides on Metro, 18 other transit systems More than

Multi-modal infrastructure investment builds on impact of Metro K Line; provides first/last mile solution while improving quality of life, connectivity as well as public health

Program Seeks to Optimize Transit Systems, Relieve Traffic Congestion Keeping bus lanes clear is crucial to ensuring faster, more reliable service for transit riders and

Líder y veterano en agencias del orden iniciará el primer Departamento de Policía de Metro de las últimas décadas, impulsando un acercamiento holístico para la

Veteran law enforcement leader to launch Metro’s first dedicated police department in decades, advancing holistic approach to transit safety built on accountability, community trust The