Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM UPDATE - LAS VIRGENES/MALIBU SUBREGION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING:
1. Deobligating $41,834 in Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - Active Transportation 1st/Last Mile Connections Program (Expenditure Line 56), as shown in Attachment A; and
2. Programming an additional $3,745,225 within the capacity of the Measure M MSP Highway Efficiency Program (Expenditure Line 57), as shown in Attachment B; and
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or their designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and/or amendments for approved projects.
Issue
ISSUE
Measure M MSPs are included in the Measure M Expenditure Plan. All MSP funds are limited to capital projects. The annual update allows the Las Virgenes/Malibu Subregion and implementing agencies to approve new eligible projects for funding and revise the scope of work, schedule, and amend the project budget for previously funded projects. Funds are programmed through Fiscal Year (FY) 2029-30. The Board’s approval is required to program additional funds and acknowledge the updated project lists (Attachments A & B), which serve as the basis for Metro entering into agreements and/or amendments with the respective implementing agencies.
Background
BACKGROUND
Based on the amount provided in the Measure M Expenditure Plan, a total amount of $166.89 million was forecasted to be available for programming for the subregion for FY 2017-18 to FY 2029-30 in Active Transportation/Transit/Tech Program (expenditure line 56) and Highway Efficiency Program (expenditure line 57). In prior actions, the Board approved programming $108.67 million in support of 30 projects. Therefore, $58.22 million is available to the Subregion for programming as part of this annual update. To date, $31.59 million (29% of programmed funds) has been expended. Three projects have been audited and closed. Two other projects have been completed and will enter the close-out audit process.
In line with the Board adopted Measure M Guidelines, agencies requesting funds must provide documentation demonstrating community support, project need, and multimodal transportation benefits that enhance safety, support traffic mobility, economic vitality, and enable a safer and well-maintained transportation system. Cities and Councils of Governments lead and prioritize all proposed transportation improvements, including procurement, the environmental process, outreach, final design, and construction.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The jurisdictional requests for updates presented herein were proposed by the cities and approved/forwarded by the Subregion. Metro staff worked closely with the Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments (LVMCOG) and implementing agencies to review and confirm the eligibility of proposed project updates, including changes to the scope of work/schedule and/or funding requests, as applicable.
During staff review, Metro required a detailed project scope of work to confirm project eligibility and establish the program nexus, including but not limited to project location and limits, length, elements, phase(s), total estimated expenses, funding requested, and schedules. Final approval of funds for the projects shall be contingent upon the implementing agency demonstrating the eligibility of each project, as required in the Measure M Master Guidelines. Staff collected project details to enable the timely execution of project Funding Agreements for approved projects. All Measure M MSPs must be expended within three years from the fiscal year in which the funds are programmed, according to the Guidelines Timely Use of Funds Lapsing Policy. Staff will continue working with the implementing agencies to encourage the timely completion of the projects. Additionally, all projects are subject to a close-out audit after completion, according to the Guidelines.
Active Transportation/Transit/Tech Program (expenditure line 56)
This update includes a funding adjustment to one existing project as follows:
Westlake Village
• Deobligate $41,834 from MM4401.07 - Lindero Linear Park - Lindero Canyon Blvd from Agoura Rd to Foxfield Dr. project. This project is complete and audited. The project was completed under the project budget.
Highway Efficiency Program (expenditure line 57)
This update includes funding adjustments to five existing projects and two new projects as follows:
Agoura Hills
• Program an additional $1,000,000 in FY 30 for MM5503.02/MM5503.07 - Kanan Road Corridor from Thousand Oaks Blvd to Cornell Road, an existing Measure R funded project #MR311.14. The funds are programmed as follows: $5,313,493 in prior years, $1,162,138 in FY 27, $2,122,786 in FY 28 and $1,000,000 in FY 30 for a revised total grant of $9,598,417. This project includes additional on and off-ramp lanes, traffic signal synchronization, and upgraded sidewalks to improve safety of multi-modal users of the corridor. This project will likely increase Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The funds will be used for the project’s Project Study Report (PSR), Project Approval and Environmental Document (PAED), Project Approval and Environmental Document (PS&E), and construction phases.
• Program an additional $1,281,340 in FY 29 for the MM5503.12 - Agoura Road/Kanan Road Intersection Improvements, an existing Measure R funded project #MR311.04. The funds are programmed as follows: $7,506,529 in prior years, $1,060,000 in FY 26 and $1,281,340 in FY 29 for a revised total grant of $9,847,869. The project will involve a signalized intersection, sidewalk widening, and Class II bike paths that aim to improve pedestrian safety. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s Right-of-Way (ROW) and construction phases.
Calabasas
• Program $200,000 in FY 27 for MM5503.19 - West Calabasas Road Infrastructure Modernization. This project will add a bike lane and sidewalks where none currently exist to improve access. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED phase.
Hidden Hills
• Program additional $197,968 in FY 27 for MM5503.03 - Long Valley Road/Valley Circle/US101 On-Ramp Improvements, an existing Measure R funded project #MR311.34. The funds are programmed as follows: $1,215,652 in prior years, $485,059 in FY 26 and $197,968 in FY 27 for a revised total grant of $1,898,679. This project will add a right-turn pocket at the on-ramp and install a sidewalk where none currently exists, to improve traffic and safety. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E, ROW, and construction phases.
Malibu
• Program $1,414,054 as follows: $400,000 in FY 27, $514,054 in FY 28, and $500,000 in FY 29 for MM5503.20 - Busch Drive/Pacific Coast Highway Roundabout Project. This project will include a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Busch Drive, which will improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and access. The project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED and PS&E phases.
Westlake Village
• Program additional $933,275 in FY 29 for MM5503.10 - Lindero Sidewalk Extension - Baronsgate Rd. to Lakeview Canyon Rd., an existing Measure R funded project #MR311.21. The funds are programmed as follows: $2,378,247 in prior years and $933,275 in FY 29 with a revised total grant of $3,311,522. This project will install sidewalk segments to enhance pedestrian safety by connecting pedestrian access between transit stops and the local community. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used to complete the project’s construction phase.
LA County
• Deobligate the remaining $1,281,412 from MM5503.06 - Malibu Canyon Road Improvements - Malibu Canyon Rd. at Piuma Rd. & Las Virgenes Rd. at Las Virgenes Canyon Rd project. LA County completed some improvements that addressed mobility and safety concerns in the project area and requested to cancel the remaining segment as it is no longer feasible due to environmental constraints and right-of-way challenges.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Programming of Measure M MSP funds to the Las Virgenes/Malibu Subregion projects will not have any adverse safety impacts on Metro’s employees or patrons. The
recommended projects support the development of a transportation system that will balance multimodal mobility options and improvements that enable people to spend less time traveling.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In FY 26, $15.09 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0441 (subsidies budget - Planning), for the Active Transportation Program (Project #474401). No budget is budgeted Cost Center 0442 (Highway Subsidies) for the Highway Efficiency Program (Project #475503). Upon approval of this action, staff will reallocate necessary funds to appropriate projects within Cost Centers 0441 and 0442. Since these are multi-year projects, Cost Centers 0441 and 0442 will be responsible for budgeting the cost in future years.
Impact to Budget
The source of funds for these projects is Measure M Highway Construction 17%. This fund source is not eligible for Metro bus and rail operations expenses.
Equity_Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
The Las Virgenes/Malibu subregion consists of the cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Westlake Village, and the adjacent unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, but no Equity Focus Communities (EFCs) are located within this subregion.
Metro staff provide technical assistance to jurisdictions, assisting agencies in determining funding eligibility and developing funding agreements, including project scope of work, cost and schedule. Each city and/or agency, independently and in coordination with the subregion, undertakes their jurisdictionally determined community engagement process specific to the type of transportation improvement they seek to develop. These locally determined and prioritized projects represent the needs of cities and the subregion.
Vehicle_Miles_Traveled _Outcome
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED OUTCOME
VMT and VMT per capita in Los Angeles County are lower than national averages, the lowest in the SCAG region, and on the lower end of VMT per capita statewide, with these declining VMT trends due in part to Metro’s significant investment in rail and bus transit.* Metro’s Board-adopted VMT reduction targets align with California’s statewide climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. To ensure continued progress, all Board items are assessed for their potential impact on VMT.
While the agency remains committed to reducing VMT through transit and multimodal investments, some projects may induce or increase personal vehicle travel. However, these individual projects aim to ensure the efficient and safe movement of people and goods. Each project’s VMT outcome is included in the brief project description earlier in this report. This Board item, which looks at a number of smaller investments across modes, will likely increase VMT in LA County.
Although this item may not directly contribute to the achievement of the Board-adopted VMT Reduction Targets, the VMT Targets were developed to account for the cumulative effect of a suite of programs and projects within the Metro region, which individually may induce or increase VMT. Additionally, Metro has a voter-approved mandate to deliver multimodal projects that enhance mobility while ensuring the efficient and safe movement of people and goods.
*Based on population estimates from the United States Census and VMT estimates from Caltrans’ Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data between 2001-2019.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The recommendation supports the following goals of the Metro Vision 2028 Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Provide high-quality mobility options that enable people to spend less time traveling by alleviating the current operational deficiencies and improving mobility along the projects.
Goal 4: Transform LA County through regional collaboration by partnering with the Council of Governments and the local jurisdictions to identify the needed improvements and take the lead in developing and implementing their projects.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board could elect not to approve the additional programming of funds for the Measure M MSP projects for the Subregion. This is not recommended as the Subregion developed the proposed projects in accordance with the Measure M Ordinance, Guidelines, and Administrative Procedures which may delay the development and delivery of the projects.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Metro staff will continue to work with the Subregion to identify and deliver projects. Funding Agreements will be executed with those who have funds programmed in FY 26. Program/Project updates will be provided to the Board annually.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Active Transportation/Transit/Tech Program Projects
Attachment B - Highway Efficiency Program Projects
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Fanny Pan, Executive Officer, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3433
Laurie Lombardi, Senior Executive Officer, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3251
Nicole Ferrara, Deputy Chief Planning Officer, (213) 547-4322
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Ray Sosa, Chief Planning Officer, (213) 547-4274
