Projects & Programs
- I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Project
Interstate 405 (I-405) is one of the principal north-south interstate highways in Southern California. Heavily traveled by commuters and freight haulers, the I-405 has earned its place as the most ...
- Metro Orange Line Extension
The Metro Orange Line is the latest innovation in transit technology. Exceeding ridership projections since its October 2005 debut in the San Fernando Valley, the Orange Line features high-tech amenities ...
- Metro Rail Expo Corridor, Phase 1 to Culver City
The Exposition Light Rail line is the newest extension of the 62-station Metro Rail system. The 8.5 mile line runs along the Metro-owned Exposition right-of-way from the existing Metro Rail ...
Studies
- Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor
The project purpose is to improve public transit service and mobility in the Crenshaw Corridor between Wilshire and El Segundo Boulevards. The overall goal of the proposed project is to ...
- Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2
Metro has completed the Alternatives Analysis (AA) study that evaluates potential alternatives for the second phase of the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension currently under construction. The goal of the ...
- Gold Line Foothill Extension
Metro has been working with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority to extend the existing Metro Gold Line from its current terminus in Pasadena towards Claremont.
- Harbor Subdivision Transit Corridor
The Harbor Subdivision is a freight rail corridor, approximately 26 miles in length, that traverses southwest Los Angeles County from Vernon to Wilmington.
- Regional Connector Transit Corridor
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is conducting an environmental review of the Regional Connector Transit Corridor, a project that would create an almost 2-mile transit link between the Gold and ...
- Westside Subway Extension
On January 22, 2009, the Metro Board of Directors authorized preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIS/EIR) for the Westside Subway Extension. They also approved the ...
- Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit Project
The City of Los Angeles, Metro, and the County of Los Angeles are considering the feasibility of implementing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Wilshire Boulevard. This project is ...
Interstate Projects
- Freeway Service Patrol - #399
Whether it's a flat tire, an empty gas tank, or an overheated radiator, chances are that one day, you'll need help on the freeway. Thanks to the Freeway Service Patrol, ...
- HOV (Carpool) Lanes
For nearly 30 years, freeway High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes have been developed in Los Angles County as an incentive to encourage people to carpool, vanpool or ride the bus. ...
- I-710 Corridor Project
The Long Beach Freeway (I-710) is a vital transportation artery, linking the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to Southern California and beyond. An essential component of the regional, ...
- Route 710 Tunnel Technical Feasibility Assessment
Metro has completed the feasibility assessment of a tunnel alternative to extend the 710 Freeway from its current terminus at Valley Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles to I-210 ...
- Soundwall Program
With the passage of SB-45, the California Street and Highway Code was amended to transfer the programming and funding responsibilities of the Post 1989 Soundwall Retrofit Program to regional transportation ...
- State Route 2
SR-2 was originally planned and constructed in 1959 to connect with the Hollywood Freeway (US 101) through the neighborhoods of Silver Lake and Echo Park. In 1962, as a result ...
Transit Projects
- ATMS (Smart Bus) Project
The Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) is installed on the entire Metro Bus fleet and the fleet is becoming one of the smartest in the world.
- Bicycle Planning
Metro supports bicycling as a transportation mode that improves air quality and congestion and helps make healthy communities in Los Angeles County.
- Edward R. Roybal Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension
The Metro Gold Line arrives in East LA. With eight new stations serving diverse LA neighborhoods, such as the Arts District, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights, this eagerly awaited extension ...
- ExpressLanes
Metro, Caltrans, and other mobility partners are working together to develop a package of solutions that will increase traffic flow and provide better travel options on I-10 and I-110 in ...
- High-Speed Rail
Connecting LA to Orange County (in 20 minutes!). The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) includes $8 billion for High-Speed Rail (HSR). Metro is coordinating with the California High-Speed Rail ...
- Metro Rapid
The Metro Rapid program debuted on Wilshire-Whittier (Metro Rapid 720) and Ventura boulevards (Metro Rapid 750) in June 2000.
- Metro Silver Line
Metro Silver Line connects the South Bay and the San Gabriel Valley to Downtown LA seven days a week. With service every 5-15 minutes during weekday rush hours, save time ...
Facilities Projects
- Division 13 Bus Maintenance Facility
The project site is situated in the industrial northeast section of Downtown Los Angeles. Regional access to the project site is provided by U.S. Highway 101/Interstate 5 (Hollywood Freeway/Santa Ana ...
Funding and Other Programs
- Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC)
The Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC) was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Metro, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the South Coast ...
- ARRA Surface Transportation Funding
The attached process flowchart has been prepared by Metro to assist local agencies with the critical path for submittals for Surface Transportation Funds made available through the American Recovery and ...
- Arterial ITS (AITS) Architecture Configuration Management Tool
These webpages have been developed to provide local agencies in Los Angeles County with a specific set of multimodal planning tools for arterial roadways.
- Call for Projects
Metro is responsible for allocating discretionary federal, state and local transportation funds to improve all modes of surface transportation. Metro also prepares the Los Angeles County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
- Congestion Management Program
As the Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County, Metro is responsible for implementing the Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Los Angeles County. State statute requires that a congestion management ...
- Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA)
On November 7 2006, the voters approved Proposition 1B: The Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 by a simple majority. The $4.5 billion
- Data & Statistics
Los Angeles County Profile
- FTA Section 5310 Program
Our intent is to provide information on the Section 5310 program so that you can readily determine if your agency is qualified to submit an application to Metro for funds ...
- Immediate Needs Transportation Program
The Immediate Needs Transportation Program provides supplemental transportation assistance to meet the basic needs of individuals with limited resources.
- Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Programs
The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and the New Freedom Programs were developed to provide funding to improve transportation services for individuals with lower incomes and persons with disabilities. ...
- Joint Development Program
Joint development is a real property asset development and management program designed to secure the most appropriate private and/or public sector development on Metro-owned property at and adjacent to transit ...
- Local Return Program
The Proposition A and Proposition C programs are two one-half cent sales tax measures approved by Los Angeles County voters to finance a countywide transit development program. By ordinance, the ...
- Multi-County Goods Movement Action Plan
The ability to efficiently move freight/goods throughout Southern California’s transportation network is crucial to the mobility and economic vitality of the region, the state and the nation. With international trade ...
- Public-Private Partnerships for Metro Transportation Projects
Metro is exploring the Public-Private Partnership project delivery method to partner with the private sector and deliver currently unfunded transportation projects. The program is to identify specific highway or transit ...
- Rider Relief
The Rider Relief Transportation Program (RRTP) provides fare subsidy coupons to eligible riders who purchase daily, weekly and monthly passes. Eligible riders include regular riders, seniors, K-12 grade students and ...
- Signal Synchronization Training
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has developed a comprehensive program in the areas of signal operation and maintenance to upgrade the skills of local traffic engineers and ...
- Transportation Development Act Article 3
Transportation Development Act Article 3 funds are used by cities within Los Angeles County for the planning and construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. By ordinance, the Los Angeles County ...
- Transportation Funding
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is required by federal (Title 23 U.S.C. 134 (g) & (h)) and state (P.U.C. 130303) statutes to prepare a Transportation Improvement Program ...
- Transportation Improvement Program (Program Metro Database)
Metro requires all agencies requesting Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) funds to use the new ProgramMetro Database for entering, editing, and viewing transportation projects and services information.
Reports
- Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report
The Exposition Light Rail line is the newest extension of the 62-station Metro Rail system. The 8.5 mile line runs along the Metro-owned Exposition right-of-way from the existing Metro Rail ...
- Plans
Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) takes a look ahead about 20-25 years down the road to determine what the county’s residents will need in terms of transportation options to ...
- San Fernando Valley North/South Transit Corridor Study (2003)
Metro is working with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to determine when and if additional study recommendations can proceed. If determined feasible, Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will ...
