North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit

Q: When will construction begin?

Pre-construction u tility survey s began summer 2025. Full construction activities are expected in early 2026. Communities will receive advance notice before work begins. Expected completion is late 2027.

Connecting the Valleys with fast, reliable zero-emissions bus service in dedicated lanes

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Project Type

Bus

Current Phase

Design

Estimated Project Completion

2028

Metro’s North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will connect North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Pasadena with faster, more reliable bus service. Zero-emission electric buses will operate in dedicated lanes, offer all-door boarding, and serve passengers at enhanced stations, while improving travel times, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and expanding regional transit access. The project offers a sustainable east-west connection to jobs, schools, and services across both valleys. Environmental review was completed and certified by the Metro Board of Directors in 2022. Pre-construction activities are currently underway to prepare the roadways for construction.

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About the Project

The North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project will create a fast, reliable bus line connecting the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. Spanning 19 miles along with 22 enhanced stations, the project will improve travel times, accessibility, and connections to major destinations, offering a sustainable transit option for thousands of daily riders.

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Active Work Notices

Metro is conducting utility exploration along key segments of the corridor. Crews are potholing roadways to identify underground utilities and confirm existing conditions in preparation for future construction. This work may involve temporary lane reductions, turn restrictions, and pedestrian adjustments. These activities help reduce unexpected delays during future construction and keep the project on schedule. Review the active work notices for full details.

Active Work Notices

Eat Shop Play

Eat Shop Play is a mitigation program designed to support and provide marketing to local businesses as Metro expands public transportation in Los Angeles. Through a revitalized program, Eat Shop Play has evolved into a growing community for small business owners, local residents, and visitors alike to connect, learn, and expand their businesses and build more resilient neighborhoods.

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First/Last Mile

Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA by improving pedestrian and wheeled access to key stations along the planned BRT route. These improvements will help connect riders across both valleys and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations. In May 2025, the Metro Board adopted the First/Last Mile (FLM) Plan for the BRT.

The Plan

Metro Art

Metro Art brings transit to life through innovative, award-winning visual and performing arts that connect people, neighborhoods, and destinations throughout LA County. Opportunities to participate in art installations across each of the BRT’s 22 stations will be incorporated to enhance the experience for riders. A call to artists is expected to begin in 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will construction begin?

Pre-construction utility surveys began summer 2025. Full construction activities are expected in early 2026. Communities will receive advance notice before work begins. Expected completion is late 2027.

What benefits does the BRT offer?

In addition to zero-emission electric buses, the BRT will include run in dedicated lanes, include all-door boarding, transit signal priority, and serve passengers with enhanced bus stations that include seating, shaded canopies, and real time bus arrival information.

How was the route selected?

Through community input, technical studies, and environmental review. Approved by Metro’s Board in April 2022 after several rounds of public engagement between 2019-2022.

How will emergency access be maintained?

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained during construction and allowed in dedicated BRT lanes when necessary during construction and after project completion.

Will trees or landscaping be removed?

Some trees will need to be removed to accommodate BRT infrastructure. Metro is committed to replacing them—often at a 2:1 ratio—and adding sustainable landscaping.

How will the project affect parking?

Impacts vary by segment. Metro is working with cities to balance transit efficiency, safety, and parking needs.

Does the BRT include dedicated bus lanes?

The majority of the BRT route includes dedicated bus lanes that run either in the center/median or side of the roadway. The BRT configuration map can be found in the latest presentation.

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Timeline

2016

Funding Secured via Measure M

Voters approved Measure M, which allocated funding to advance the NoHo–Pasadena corridor, aiming to connect Metro’s B/G (Red/Orange) and A (Gold) Lines to expand high quality transit between the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.

2016

February 2017

Initial Studies & Planning

Metro completed technical studies and preliminary planning to identify transit needs, refine bus options, operations, and alignments along the corridor. This included ridership forecasts, geotechnical work, and early route modeling.

February 2017

2018

Alternatives Analysis

The project entered an Alternatives Analysis phase to evaluate multiple alignment and routing options. These alternatives would then feed into the Draft Environmental Impact Report analysis. Alternatives Report

2018

June 2019

Project Introduction & Draft EIR Launch

The project was publicly introduced, and Metro initiated the Draft EIR process—assessing route alternatives connecting the North Hollywood Station to Pasadena City College, with public outreach and feedback through a series of scoping meetings.

June 2019

2020

Draft EIR Released

The Draft EIR was published for public review and comment. Stakeholders, community members, and agencies attended Public Hearings and had the opportunity to evaluate environmental impacts and propose modifications.

2020

April 2022

Project Approval by Metro Board

Metro’s Board approved the project, including the selection of a predominantly street-running alignment with dedicated bus lanes and other BRT features (signal priority, all door boarding, and unique station design). Final Environmental Impact Report

April 2022

2024–2025

Design Phase

Project design is being advanced following board approval. Engineering, civil design, station layout, transit operations planning, and coordination with utilities and local agencies is currently taking place. View the latest presentation from July 2025.

2024–2025

2025

Utility Exploration Begins

In summer 2025, pre-construction work began with potholing activities that located underground utilities, verified conditions, and prepared roadways for later construction phases.

2025

2026–2028

Construction & Operations Launch

Full BRT infrastructure construction begins in early 2026, continuing through late 2027, with the goal of opening revenue service in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics/Paralympics.

2026–2028

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North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit

Community Engagement

Explore the BRT Corridor

Get the Latest Updates

Attend a Community Meeting

Discover the BRT’s Path to Progress

Access the Project Documents Here

Documents

Business and Community Support

About the Project

Active Work Notices

Eat Shop Play

First/Last Mile

Metro Art

Events

Project News

Frequently Asked Questions

Get Involved

Got questions or ideas? Our project team is here to listen.

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Timeline

Funding Secured via Measure M

Initial Studies & Planning

Alternatives Analysis

Project Introduction & Draft EIR Launch

Draft EIR Released

Project Approval by Metro Board

Design Phase

Utility Exploration Begins

Construction & Operations Launch