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CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING:
1. Programming an additional $36,126,959 within the capacity of Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50), as shown in Attachment A;
2. Programming an additional $23,996,052 within the capacity of Measure M MSP - South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 63), as shown in Attachment B;
3. Programming an additional $18,372,507 of Measure M MSP - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 66), including inter-program borrowing from the Measure M MSP - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50), as shown in Attachment C;
4. Programming an additional $9,452,000 within the capacity of Measure R South Bay Transit Investments Program, shown in Attachment D; and
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or their designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and/or am...
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Accessibility, Agreements, Audit, Avalon, Beach Cities Transit, Bicycle lanes, Bicycle Transportation Account, Bicycling, Bikeways, Budgeting, Capital Project, Carson, Communication devices, Construction, Construction Support, Council Of Governments, Curbs, El Segundo, Fiber optics, Gardena, Gateway Cities (Southeast LA County) Service Sector, Gateway Cities subregion, Grant Aid, GTrans, Guidelines, Hermosa Beach, Highway transportation, Hubs, Inglewood, Intersections, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program, Metro Rail B Line, Metro Rail C Line, Multimodal, Multimodal transportation, Palos Verdes Estates, Pedestrian safety, Pedestrians, Program, Project, Purchasing, Ramps (Interchanges), Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Ridesourcing, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Safety, Safety programs, Sidewalks, South Bay Cities subregion, South Bay Service Sector, South Bay Subregion Council of Governments, Strategic planning, Striping, Subsidies, Torrance, Traffic control, Traffic flow, Traffic safety, Traffic signals, Transportation And System Mobility Improvement Program (Project), Transportation Improvement Program, Travel time, Vehicle miles of travel, Vehicle sharing
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PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM AND MEASURE R TRANSIT INVESTMENTS PROGRAM UPDATE – SOUTH BAY SUBREGION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION
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CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING:
1. Programming an additional $36,126,959 within the capacity of Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) – Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50), as shown in Attachment A;
2. Programming an additional $23,996,052 within the capacity of Measure M MSP – South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 63), as shown in Attachment B;
3. Programming an additional $18,372,507 of Measure M MSP – Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 66), including inter-program borrowing from the Measure M MSP – Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50), as shown in Attachment C;
4. Programming an additional $9,452,000 within the capacity of Measure R South Bay Transit Investments Program, shown in Attachment D; 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 and Measure R South Bay Transit Investments Programs, whose funds are limited to capital uses, are included in the Measure M and/or Measure R Expenditure Plans. The annual update allows the South Bay subregion and implementing agencies to approve new eligible projects for funding and revise scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets for previously funded projects. Funds are programmed through Fiscal Year (FY) 2028-29. The Board’s approval is required to program additional funds and acknowledge the updated project lists (Attachments A, B, C, and D), which will serve as the basis for Metro to enter into funding agreements and/or amendments with the respective implementing agencies.
Background
BACKGROUND
Based on the amount provided in the Measure M Expenditure Plan, a total of $549.01 million in Measure M MSP was forecasted to be available for programming for the South Bay Subregion from FY 2017-18 to FY 2028-29. In prior actions, the Board approved programming of $318.39 million in support of 81 projects. Therefore, $230.62 million of Measure M MSP funds is available to the Subregion for programming as part of this update. To date, $58.78 million has been expended (18%). Two projects are closed, and three others have been completed and are initiating or in the close-out audit process.
In July 2021, the Metro Board of Directors approved the Measure R Ordinance Amendment that authorized the transfer of up to $400 million from the Measure R Highway Capital Subfund to eligible Transit Capital projects. In prior actions, the Board approved programming of $367.39 million in support of ten projects. Therefore, $32.61 million of Measure R South Bay Transit Investment Program funds is available to the Subregion for programming as part of this update. To date, $95.11 has been expended (26%). All projects are in the implementation phase.
In line with the Metro Board adopted guidelines and June 2022 Objectives for Multimodal Highway Investments 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
Metro staff works closely with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and the implementing agencies on project eligibility reviews, preparing for the annual update, including changes to the project scope of work/schedule and/or funding requests, as applicable. The jurisdictional requests are proposed by the cities and approved/forwarded by the subregion.
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 and/or the Measure R Transit Investments Program Guidelines. Staff expect the collection of the project details in advance of Metro Board action to enable the timely execution of project Funding Agreements for approved projects. All Measure M MSP and Measure R funds 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 and encouraging the timely completion of the projects, in time for the 2028 Games. Additionally, all projects are subject to a close-out audit after completion, according to the Guidelines.
This report includes inter-program borrowing of funds from the Measure M MSP – Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50). This type of inter-program borrowing is acceptable under the Board-adopted Guidelines, as long as the projects meet the Measure M MSP funding eligibility, have consent from the affected subregion, and obtain Metro Board approval. In April 2025, the SBCCOG Board approved the inter-program borrowing.
Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50)
This update includes funding adjustments to eight existing and seven new projects as follows:
Carson
- Program an additional $5,363,570 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM4601.09 – Bike Lane Installation: Carson St., Figueroa St., Main St., Victoria St. The funds are programmed as follows: $5,628,743 in FY 26, and $4,991,527 in FY27 for a revised grant total of $10,620,270. This existing project includes installing Class II bike lanes, signage, striping, and the modification of medians to increase road width for dedicated bike lanes along approximately 14.5-miles of city streets. This project will likely decrease Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The funds will be used for the project's construction phase.
- Program an additional $1,450,292 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM4601.10 – Bike Lane Installation: 223rd St., Avalon Blvd., Central Ave., Del Amo Blvd., University Dr. The funds are programmed as follows: $3,280,652 in FY 26, and $3,554,040 in FY27 for a revised grant total of $6,834,692. This existing project includes installing Class II bike lanes, signage, striping, and the modification of medians to increase road width for dedicated bike lanes along approximately 15.5-mile of city streets. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's construction phase.
El Segundo
- Program $1,000,000 as follows: $300,000 in FY 26, $400,000 in FY 27, and $300,000 in FY 28 for MM4601.19 - Downtown Mobility Improvement Project. The new project would improve the downtown El Segundo area, upgrading sidewalk and pedestrian streetscape, and bicycle facilities, including the addition of Class II bike lanes on the segment of Main Street between Mariposa Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s Plans Specification and Estimates (PS&E) phase.
- Program $400,000 in FY 27 for MM4601.20 - Safe Routes to School. The new project will improve pedestrian circulation, access, and safety in the vicinity of El Segundo High School (including Eagle’s Nest Preschool), Richmond Street Elementary School, Center Street Elementary School, and El Segundo Middle School in the City of El Segundo. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E and construction phases.
Hermosa Beach
- Program $440,000 as follows: $108,000 in FY 26 and $332,000 in FY 27 for MM5502.12 - Hermosa Avenue Safety Improvements. The new project consists of the design of improvements along Hermosa Avenue from Herondo Street to 25th Street, including curb extensions, daylighting of parking at uncontrolled intersections, and ADA access improvements. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s Project Approval and Environmental Document (PAED) and PS&E phases.
LA City
- Reprogram previously approved $3,000,600 as follows: $1,500,300 in FY 27, and $1,500,300 in FY 28 for MM4601.02 – Wilmington Neighborhood Street Improvements. The existing project includes signage, striping, and concrete improvements to calm traffic, reducing conflicts between pedestrians/people on bikes, and motor vehicles. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED, PS&E, and construction phases.
- Reprogram previously approved $10,207,400 as follows: $7,671,400 in FY 28, and $2,536,000 in FY 29 for MM4601.03 – Avalon Promenade and Gateway. The existing project will construct a dedicated pedestrian/cycling bridge over the active freight railroad tracks and approximately 12-acres of public open space adjacent to the pedestrian bridge. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s construction phase.
LA County
- Program an additional $7,525,097 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM4601.04 – Westmont/West Athens Pedestrian Improvements. The funds are programmed as follows: $1,248,400 in prior years, $351,600 in FY 24, $1,000,000 in FY 25, $2,000,000 in FY 26, $2,000,000 in FY 27, $3,000,000 in FY 28, and $4,607,097 in FY 29 for a revised grant total of $14,207,097. This existing project will provide pedestrian mobility improvements at multiple intersections along Century Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Normandie Avenue, and Western Avenue in the unincorporated community of Westmont/West Athens, including curb extensions, upgrades to high visibility crosswalk, curb ramps, pedestrian heads and accessible pedestrian signals. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
Lawndale
- Program $1,648,000 as follows: $40,000 in FY 26, $240,000 in FY 27, $1,200,000 in FY 28, and $168,000 in FY 29 for MM4601.21 – South Bay Local Travel Network in Lawndale. The new project will be a phased implementation of the city’s Local Travel Network (LTN). Phase 1 will be the deployment of 7.8 LTN route miles as a Class III shared lane network and branded wayfinding system on low-speed neighborhood streets to connect individuals with key destinations. Phase 2 (approximately 1-mile) will include the design of additional street calming facilities at the intersections of Mansel, Manhattan Beach Blvd., and Firmona Avenue. These enhancements will serve to fully connect the LTN to the west side of the city. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PS&E and construction phases.
Redondo Beach
- Program $4,000,000 as follows: $1,000,000 in FY 26 and $3,000,000 in FY 27 for MM4601.22 – Redondo Beach Blvd Corridor, an existing Measure M Active Transport, Transit and First/Last Mile (MAT) project #C1104. The new MSP project includes combinations of Class II bicycle lanes and Class IV cycle tracks, with the opportunity to provide improved bicycle facility treatments that connect numerous jurisdictions (Redondo Beach, Lawndale, Torrance, and El Camino Village) and destinations in the South Bay region. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's construction phase.
- Program $4,000,000 as follows: $500,000 in FY 26, $500,000 in FY 27, and $3,000,000 in FY 28 for MM5502.13 – Redondo Beach Avenue Bike Improvements & Pedestrian Safety. The new project includes signals, roadway, sidewalk, and bicycle lane improvements to reduce excessive speeds, improve intersection alignments, modernize traffic signals, and improve sidewalks and bicycle lanes. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E, and construction phases.
- Program $600,000 as follows: $200,000 in FY 27 and $400,000 in FY 28 for MM4601.23 – School Safety and Accessibility. The new project includes curb extensions to improve crosswalk safety, signal improvements to facilitate leading pedestrian intervals, and crosswalk enhancements, and revamped school pick-up/drop-off areas. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PS&E phase.
Rolling Hills Estates
- Program an additional $1,600,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM5502.08 – Palos Verdes Drive North at Dappleygray School. The funds are programmed as follows: $114,300 in prior years, $179,327 in FY 23, $5,000 in FY 25, $993,073 in FY 26, $1,984,146 in FY 27, and $1,204,406 in FY 28 for a revised grant total of $4,480,252. The existing project will widen the intersection to add an additional through lane for eastbound and westbound Palos Verdes Drive North. This improvement will enhance the traffic flow on Palos Verdes Drive North, which is a primary roadway providing access to the cities on the peninsula including Rolling Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Estates. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E, Right-of-Way (ROW), and construction phases.
Torrance
- Program an additional $6,600,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM4601.05 – Torrance Schools Safety and Accessibility Program. The funds are programmed as follows: $197,994 in prior years, $33,998 in FY 23, $3,694,471 in FY 25, $2,357,170 in FY 26, and $7,501,367 in FY 27 for a revised grant total of $13,785,000. The existing project includes installing new sidewalks, removing existing pedestrian barriers, new pedestrian hybrid signals and flashing yellow beacons at critical crossing points. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PS&E and construction phases.
- Program an additional $1,500,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM5502.11 – Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization. The funds are programmed as follows: $100,000 in FY 25, $950,000 in FY 26, $800,000 in FY 27, and $700,000 in FY 28 for a revised grant total of $2,550,000. The existing project is to enhance traffic signal communications within the city through fiber optics. Phase I will establish the direct fiber optic connections between the traffic signal control room at the City Yard and three of the City's four switch hubs. Phase II covers the remaining fiber optic interconnect corridors along major arterials. Project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PS&E phase.
South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 63)
This update includes funding adjustments to four existing and three new projects as follows:
Carson
- Program an additional $297,012 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM5507.02 – Carson Street ITS Project. The funds are programmed as follows: $101,000 in FY 21, and $896,012 in FY 26 for a revised grant total of $997,012. This existing project includes the design and installation of fiber and conduit, cameras, hardware and communication devices along Carson Street in the City of Carson. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E, and construction phases.
- Program an additional $12,472,040 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM5507.03 – Sepulveda Blvd. Widening from Alameda St. to the East City Limit. The funds are programmed as follows: $1,041,531 in FY 23, $69,257 in FY25, $6,724,718 in FY 26, $11,611,790 in FY 27, and $4,922,744 in FY 28 for a revised grant total of $24,370,039. This existing project will widen Sepulveda Boulevard in both directions. The widening will add one-lane in each direction along the bridge over the Dominguez Channel and along the roadway from Alameda Street to the bridge. A new sidewalk will be constructed to connect to existing sidewalks on both ends of the project. A raised median is another new feature that is included in this project to reduce the risk of vehicle collision and serves as a device to reduce the speed of motorists. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E, and construction phases.
- Program an additional $650,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM5507.10 – Traffic Signal Upgrade: Avalon Blvd. and Gardena Blvd. All funds are programmed in FY 26 for a revised grant total of $1,000,000. This existing project includes the design and installation of traffic signal and roadway upgrades including signal hardware and communications devices, cameras, pedestrian enhancements, and other ITS elements. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's construction phase.
- Program $8,000,000 in FY 26 for MM5507.23 – Lenardo Drive Street Construction. The new project includes the construction of roadways, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, traffic signal installations, and streetlights to enhance safety and accessibility for all road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals with mobility challenges. This new street infrastructure will facilitate a direct connection between the I-405 freeway off-ramp at Avalon Boulevard and Main Street, supporting the efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians within the commercial development. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's construction phase.
- Program $750,000 as follows: $250,000 in FY 26 and $500,000 in FY 27 for MM5507.24 – Carson “Olympics Ready!” Smart Transportation Network. The new project includes the design and implementation of fiber and conduit, traffic signal and communications system upgrades, ADA improvements, and other ITS elements at various locations along the Games Route Network (GRN), Games Enhances Transit Network (GETS) and surrounding Games Venues in the City of Carson. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED and PS&E phases.
Gardena
- Program $1,827,000 as follows: $400,000 in FY 26, $600,000 in FY 27, and $827,000 in FY 28 for MM5507.25 – Traffic Signal Network Upgrade. The new project includes traffic signal and communications system upgrades, ADA improvements and pavement improvements, to improve the overall flow of traffic in 67 traffic signals. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED and PS&E phases.
LA County
- Reprogram previously approved $2,130,000 originally programmed in FYs 24 and 25 as follows: $1,278,000 in FY 26, and $852,000 in FY 27 for MM5507.20 – Advanced Traffic Control Upgrades. The existing project supports the design and construction of advanced traffic signal controller upgrades in the South Bay subregion. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 66)
This update includes funding adjustments to nine existing projects as follows:
Hermosa Beach
- Program an additional $3,000,000 in FY 27 for MM5508.09 – Pacific Coast Hwy Mobility and Accessibility Improvements Project. The existing project would advance improvements between Anita St/Herondo St and Artesia Blvd/Gould Ave, with proposed alternatives upgrading the existing sidewalks and curb ramps along PCH to the current ADA standards and adding additional Complete Streets elements such as bicycle, pedestrian, and transit elements, addressing deficiencies along the corridor that affect safety, accessibility, and traffic operations. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project's Project Initiation Document (PID) and PAED phases.
LA City
- Program an additional $2,353,307 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM4602.04 - Crossing Upgrades and Pedestrian Improvements. The funds are programmed as follows: $500,210 in prior years, $275,000 in FY 22, $784,436 in FY 25, $784,436 in FY 26, $868,692 in FY 27, $1,172,549 in FY 28, and $1,228,609 in FY 29 for a revised grant total of $5,613,932. This existing project includes civil work to upgrade concrete infrastructure to meet ADA requirements, traffic signal work to create safe crossings, and streetlight work to provide improved lighting conditions at 11 unsignalized intersections. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used to complete the project’s PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
- Reprogram previously approved $2,500,000 as follows: $230,000 in FY 20, $55,079 in FY 21, and $2,214,921 in FY 25 for MM5508.01 – Signal Operational Improvements. The existing project includes the installation of a new traffic signal, curb extensions, and ADA-compliant curb ramps to improve pedestrian safety. It will also add left-turn signals at two locations for northbound and southbound traffic. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
LA County
- Reprogram previously approved $3,600,000 as follows: $24,000 in FY 23, $190,000 in FY 25, $211,000 in FY 26, $121,000 in FY 27, $150,000 in FY 28, and $2,904,000 in FY 29 for MM4602.05 – Dominguez Channel Greenway. The existing project includes improvements to existing Bike Path in Dominguez Channel and within the Alondra Community Regional Park, new Bike Path from Redondo Beach Blvd. to Cherry Ave and new midblock crossing with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB), and wayfinding signage within the existing bike path. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
Rancho Palos Verdes
- Program an additional $3,650,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM5508.12 – Western Ave. Congestion Improvements. The funds are programmed as follows: $330,000 in prior years, $180,000 in FY 24, $490,000 in FY 25, $1,930,000 in FY 26, and $2,050,000 in FY 27 for a revised total grant of $4,980,000. The existing project includes installation of fiber optics, detection hardware and software improvements, installation of flashing yellow arrow, and enhanced turning movements along the corridor to improve traffic flow. The project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s Project Study Report (PSR), PAED and construction phases.
Redondo Beach
- Program an additional $600,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM4602.08 – North Redondo Beach Bikeway (NRBB) Extension – Felton Ln. to Inglewood Ave. The funds are programmed as follows: $500,000 in prior year, and $1,700,000 in FY 26 for a revised total grant of $2,200,000. The existing project extends the existing North Redondo Beach Bikeway from Felton Lane to Inglewood Avenue. The project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED, PS&E, and construction phases.
- Program an additional $4,000,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MM4602.09 - North Redondo Beach Bikeway (NRBB) Extension - Inglewood Ave. The funds are programmed as follows: $200,000 in prior years, $1,294,091 in FY 23, $61,000 in FY 25, $429,909 in FY 26, and $3,750,000 in FY 27 for a revised total grant of $5,735,000. This existing project includes a bi-directional protected bike corridor, design and construction of a mobility hub at the southeast corner of Inglewood/Grant Ave. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED, PS&E, ROW and construction phases.
- Program an additional $300,000 for MM5508.13 – Traffic Signal Communications and Network Systems. The funds are programmed as follows: $2,000,000 in prior years, $246,672 in FY 24, $654,703 in FY 25, and $2,398,625 in FY 26 for a revised total grant of $5,300,000. The existing project includes the design and installation of traffic signals and communications upgrades at three roadway segments of Manhattan Beach Blvd., Torrance Blvd., and Grant Ave. This project will likely increase VMT. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED, PS&E, and construction phases.
Rolling Hills Estates
- Program an additional $4,469,200 for MM4602.10 - Rolling Hills Road Bike Lanes. The funds are programmed as follows: $229,450 in prior years, $1,276,914 in FY 26, and $3,192,286 in FY 27. This existing project includes proposed bike lanes and multimodal shared use trails that would connect the existing bike lanes and multimodal shared use trails on Palos Verdes Drive North to the future bike route on Rolling Hills Road. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used to complete the project’s PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
Measure R Transit Investments Program
This update includes funding adjustments to three existing projects as follows:
Carson
- Program an additional $7,952,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MR524.02 – Carson Circuit: Fashion Outlet Regional Transit Center. The funds are programmed as follows: $56,339 in FY 23, $46,744 in FY 25, $718,917 in FY 26, $4,266,500 in FY 27, and $6,388,500 in FY 28 for a revised total grant of $11,477,000. The existing project includes improvements such as a central covered island waiting area, eight bus bays, bus pad, real-time passenger information display, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and access ramp. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used to complete the project’s PAED, PS&E, ROW and construction phases.
Gardena
- Reprogram previously approved $12,375,000 as follows: $700,000 in FY 27, $6,500,000 in FY 28, and $5,175,000 in FY 29 for MR524.03 – GTrans: Purchase of Up to 15 Expansion Buses. The project enables the agency to purchase up to 15 expansion buses for use in the deployment of additional services within the GTrans service area, over 10 years. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used to complete the project’s construction capital phase.
- Program additional $1,500,000 and reprogram previously awarded funds for MR524.04 – GTrans: Solar Energy Generation/Bus Fueling Infrastructure Project. The funds are programmed as follows: $811 in FY 23, $2,999,189 in FY 26, $3,000,000 in FY 27, and $1,500,000 in FY 28 for a revised total grant of $7,500,000. The existing project includes installation of a new, stand-alone charging infrastructure/equipment in the GTrans bus yard. The chargers will accommodate the existing fleet of electric buses, with conduit and underground facilities being laid in advance of future electric bus purchases of up to 14 electric buses. Additionally, the funds will support construction, expansion and integration of GTrans’ existing solar generation system. This project will likely decrease VMT. The funds will be used to complete the project’s PS&E and construction phases.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Programming of Measure M MSP and Measure R Transit Investments funds to the South Bay 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, $62 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0441 (subsidies budget - Planning) for South Bay Transit Investment Program (Project #465524), $1 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0442 (Highway Subsidies) for the Transportation System Mobility Improvement Program (Project #475502), $5.3 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0442 (Highway Subsidies) for the South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (Project #475507), and $11 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0442 (Highway Subsidies) for the Transportation System Mobility Improvement Program (Project #475508). 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 sources of funds for these projects are Measure M Highway Construction 17% and Measure R Transit Capital. These fund sources are not eligible for Metro bus and rail operations expenses.
Equity_Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
The South Bay subregion comprises 15 cities and the adjacent unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. Thirty-two percent of census tracts in the subregion are defined as Equity Focus Communities (EFCs). Cities within the subregion where most census tracts are EFCs include Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, City of Los Angeles, and the unincorporated County of Los Angeles. As part of this report, additional funds are allocated to many of the communities with EFCs, including Gardena, City of Los Angeles, and unincorporated Couty of Los Angeles.
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, as it includes several projects that encourage driving alone.
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 development and implementation of their projects.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board could elect not to approve the additional programming of funds for the Measure M MSP and Measure R Transit Investments Program projects for the South Bay Subregion. This is not recommended as the Subregion developed the proposed projects in accordance with the Measure M Ordinance, Guidelines, and Administrative Procedures, as well as the Measure R Transit Investments Program Guidelines.
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 2025-26. Program/Project updates will be provided to the Board annually.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 50) Project List
Attachment B - South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (expenditure line 63) Project List
Attachment C - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 66) Project List
Attachment D - Measure R Transit Investments Program Project List
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
Digitally approved by Stephanie Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer
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