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Vermont Transit Corridor

Metro’s plan includes better transit that provides faster travel times and more reliable service along Vermont Avenue.

Vermont SB22 Report Available For Comment

You may view the Vermont Transit Corridor SB 922 report online.

Overview

Location: Central Los Angeles, South Bay Cities

Phase: Early Planning

Type: Better Transit

Forecasted Opening: 2028-2030

Metro’s Vermont Avenue transit project aims to improve travel times and provide more reliable service. The plan includes near-term bus upgrades by 2025, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) by 2028, and a long-term rail study. Features like dedicated bus lanes, electric buses, and improved stations will enhance connectivity to key destinations. Metro prioritizes community engagement and equity throughout the planning process.

Status

Metro is seeking a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption under Senate Bill 922, which supports active transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Supported by analyses of racial equity, residential displacement, and business impacts, the project aims to reduce transit disparities, improve access to essential services, and enhance north-south connectivity. Public meetings, both in-person and virtual, will provide updates on the environmental review process and allow community members to review and comment on project reports from November 22 through December 20, 2024.

Tell us what you think

The Metro Vermont Transit Corridor Project team invites you to join a series of public meetings to stay informed and provide feedback on this transformative project. These meetings will focus on the project’s expedited environmental review under California Senate Bill 922 (SB 922), a law that exempts active transportation projects, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), from CEQA requirements. As part of this effort, Metro is preparing three critical reports: Racial Equity Analysis, Residential Displacement, and Business Case. Your input will help ensure the project delivers meaningful benefits to the community while addressing potential impacts.

You may view the Vermont Transit Corridor SB 922 report online, at Metro Headquarters, or in person at these Los Angeles County public libraries:

Upcoming meetings:

Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab, 1025 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007.
Monday, December 9, 2024 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM at Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 Vermont Av, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, virtual via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/MetroVTC1211.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at LA City College Student Union, Room A, 798 N. Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90029.
Monday, December 16, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, virtual via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/MetroVTC1216.

Public Comment will be accepted from November 22, 2024 December 20, 2024, and can be emailed directly to vermontcorridor@metro.net.

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