Vermont Transit Corridor

Bringing faster, more reliable bus service to Vermont Avenue, LA County’s busiest bus corridor.

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Mixed-Mode

Current Phase

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Estimated Project Completion

2028

Metro is planning a 12.4-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Vermont Avenue, from Sunset Boulevard to 120th Street. The project will improve speed, reliability, and access for over 36,000 daily riders, connecting diverse communities to jobs, schools, and regional transit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vermont Transit Corridor?

A planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to provide faster, more reliable service along Vermont Avenue, serving over 36,000 riders daily.

What is Bus Rapid Transit?

A high-quality bus service with dedicated lanes, enhanced stations, frequent service, and faster boarding—offering a rail-like experience.

What route will the Vermont BRT take?

From Sunset Boulevard to 120th Street, using side-running lanes and connecting to Metro B, C, D, and E Lines and over 20 bus lines.

What is the current status?

Metro approved the Locally Preferred Alternative in March 2025 and is beginning NEPA review and preliminary engineering.

Will Vermont ever have rail?

Rail remains a long-term option, with environmental review expected as early as 2026, contingent on funding.

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Timeline

1990

Voters pass Proposition C, establishing a countywide half-cent sales tax to support transit improvements, laying the groundwork for future corridor investments.

1993-1996

Opening of Metro’s Red Line (now B and D Lines), including Vermont Avenue stations such as Wilshire/Vermont and Vermont/Santa Monica.

2013

Metro completes a countywide Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study, identifying Vermont Avenue as a top candidate corridor due to high ridership levels (over 45,000 daily boardings).

2015-2017

Metro completes technical studies and initial planning for bus and rail options along the corridor.

2016

Measure M is approved by voters. It includes funding for the Vermont Transit Corridor, prioritizing BRT implementation by 2028 and allocating rail conversion funding after 2067.

2019

Metro releases the Vermont Transit Corridor Rail Conversion Feasibility Study. The study outlines possible heavy and light rail alternatives but identifies BRT as the near-term mode due to cost and timeline considerations.

2022

Metro Board adopts a three-phase strategy for the corridor:

- Short-term (quick-build improvements)
- Mid-term (dedicated BRT by 2028)
- Long-term (rail conversion after 2067)

2024

Metro Board approves near-term improvements, including bus-only lanes in two segments of Vermont in late May 2024, and construction of these near-term improvements began in March 2025.

2025

In March 2025, the Metro Board of Directors approved the SB922 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption and adopted the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA): a 12.4-mile side running BRT with 26 stations at 13 major intersections.

2028

BRT infrastructure construction begins in late 2026/early 2027, with the goal of opening service by the 2028 Summer Olympic/Paralympic games.

2067

Measure M rail conversion funding becomes available, allowing Metro to initiate the rail mode transition.

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2067