News Releases

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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)

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

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 (DEIR) for the LA River

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 public to serve on 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 will implement a series of

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 October weekend ridership on all

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 that combined registrations for its

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 was also reinstated today at

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 and the opening of the

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 to the U.S. for the

’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 events, political conventions, mega concerts

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 K Line underground sections. Through

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 Paralympic Games Hundreds gathered in

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 County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

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 Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today

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 public to practice safe behavior

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 release of two limited edition

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 of people experiencing homelessness on

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 now sponsoring Metro’s GoPass Program

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 in ridership on the Metro

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 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

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 Board of Directors approved $2.9

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 the Metro Transit Ambassador program,

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) is rolling out a series

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 Photos The Los Angeles County

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 (Metro) this week released new

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 500,000 students are traveling for

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 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan

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 promoting transportation equity in Los

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 seguridad en el transporte basado

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 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

L.A. Metro’s “On the Move Riders Program” will hold Your Ticket to the World – Older Adult Transportation Expo on Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at

Bike Month celebrates this fast, clean, efficient and enjoyable option for getting around town The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is celebrating National Bike Month in May with

Latest ExpressLanes Project expected to save commuters up to 50 percent in travel time, reinvest revenues in key corridor mobility/transit projects The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), in

Metro is more than halfway to its goal of building 10,000 homes on Metro properties with over 5,000 completed, in construction, or in negotiations The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

Valley’s Popular Bus Rapid Transit Line will benefit from increased capacity, reduced travel times B-roll and Photos The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today celebrated the groundbreaking of

January year-over-year ridership climbs 5%; weekend ridership continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels    L.A. Metro celebrated its 26th consecutive month of year-over-year ridership growth in January with 25,358,363 boardings. The combined

Partial Service Restoration Important Step in Palisades Fire Recovery L.A. Metro will operate closed-door service on Line 134, which travels through Malibu to Santa Monica, starting Friday, Feb. 28. Service

 Increased Safety, Improved Service, Increased Leisure Riders Driving Growth   L.A. County residents are increasingly choosing to Go Metro as they travel to work, school, services and weekend activities. The Los

Program expansion to include all end-of-line stations by 2025 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is expanding the Board-approved TAP-to-Exit program to Union Station (B/D Lines) beginning Feb.

Program Aims to Improve Transit Efficiency, Reduce Traffic Congestion B-roll and Photos Here Keeping bus lanes clear for the benefit of transit riders is essential to making transportation more equitable

Providing affordable access to transportation, enhancing mobility for everyone, furthering Metro’s commitment to environmental justice are key focus areas for the agency  Providing equitable access to high quality, reliable and

Los Angeles County Youth Will Share New Perspectives with Agency  L.A. Metro welcomes the 2025 Metro Youth Council to the agency. The council, comprised of young individuals aged 14 to

Committee is panel of citizens who ensure tax revenues are spent effectively, efficiently The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is recruiting three members of the public to serve

Los Angeles County residents are encouraged to join the conversation and pre-register for the event The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) invites Los Angeles County residents to provide

November weekend bus ridership surpasses pre-pandemic level  L.A. Metro celebrated its 24th consecutive month of year-over-year ridership growth in November with 25,844,065 boardings. The combined bus and rail ridership reached

Modifications designed to enhance service   Effective Sunday, Dec. 15, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will offer more frequent and reliable bus service, improving customers’ travel experience

In October, L.A. Metro again achieved ridership gains, averaging more than one million weekday riders and marking the 23rd consecutive month of year-over-year ridership growth.  Metro’s combined bus and rail

Los Lirios is Metro’s Second Housing Development to Open in 2024; 2,362 apartments have been built to date with 3,397 additional apartments in the pipeline.  The Los Angeles County Metropolitan

Program Launches with Initial 60-Day Warning Period Keeping bus lanes and bus stops clear for transit riders is essential to making transportation more equitable in Los Angeles, so the Los

Enhanced App Supports Communication in 14 Languages, In-App Messaging and Video Sharing The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro) today launched its enhanced app, Transit Watch 3.0. Transit Watch

The Southeast Gateway Line will run between South Los Angeles/Slauson, City of Artesia, will connect Southeast Los Angeles Cities to City of Los Angeles  The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

Metro Board Approves $49.84 million to purchase ZEBs, Related Infrastructure LOS ANGELES (Oct. 14, 2024) – With the U.S. transit bus manufacturing industry in crisis, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 11, 2024) –L.A. Metro reached a milestone in September, averaging more than one million weekday riders for the first time since before the pandemic. This milestone also