Brings real shade and shelter to bus stops in transit-reliant communities & modernizes real-time rider information systems on Metrolink
U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced a pair of federal investments she secured to upgrade the day-to-day rider experience across two of Los Angeles’ largest transit systems, one for LA Metro’s buses and one for Metrolink’s rail stations in the district. The investments come as LA prepares to welcome millions of visitors for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A recording of the press announcement can be found here.
Los Angeles County has more than 13,000 bus stops, and a large share offer no shade, no seating, and no way for riders to know when the next bus is coming. Additionally, at many rail stations, the technology that tells riders when their train will arrive is outdated, leaving first-time riders, visitors, and non-native English speakers at risk of missing their train.
WHAT FRIEDMAN ANNOUNCED TODAY:
$250,000 for LA Metro’s regional Bus Stop Enhancement Program, which will help bring:
- Real shade and shelter that actually protect riders from the sun and heat
- Seating, lighting, and accessibility upgrades
- Real-time arrival information so riders know when the next bus is coming
$250,000 for Metrolink’s Customer Information System upgrade, which will help bring:
- New, modern displays showing every arrival and departure, and whether a train is on time, delayed, or canceled
- An upgraded public-address system and real-time service alerts so riders aren’t left guessing when service changes
- A better experience for riders, especially those riding for the very first time
The announcement builds on Friedman’s work to make public transit safer, more reliable, and more affordable, including the bipartisan Safe and Affordable Transit Act, commonsense legislation gaining momentum in the House to improve safety for the riders who depend on public transit and the workers who operate it.
Friedman was joined today by Glendale Mayor Ardy Kassakhian, Glendale City Councilmember Dan Brotman, Metrolink Chief Strategy Officer Paul Hubler, and LA Metro Chief Planning Officer Ray Sosa.