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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.

Overview

Location: Central Los Angeles

Phase: Environmental Review

Type: Better Transit

Forecasted Opening: 2028

Metro’s Vermont Transit Corridor Project aims to improve travel times and provide more reliable service along Metro’s most heavily traveled bus route. The plan includes near-term bus upgrades by 2025, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) by 2028, and long-term rail study. Features like dedicated bus lanes, zero emission buses, enhanced stations that provide passenger comfort, safety and security, in addition to wayfinding that will enhance connectivity to key destination. Metro prioritizes community engagement and equity throughout the planning process and encourages your participation.

Status

Metro is seeking exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Senate Bill 922, which supports active transportation projects like Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

Metro is currently reviewing and summarizing the public comments received during the comment period that concluded in December 2024.

In early 2025, Metro staff will seek approval and authorization from the Metro Board of Directors to exempt this project from CEQA and approve the project based on the three required reports under SB 922 that have been prepared:

1. Racial Equity Analysis

2. Residential Displacement

3. Business Case

The Board will also consider approval of the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) which identifies as side-running BRT.