Today, the Metro Board of Directors approved the release of Metro’s Draft Expenditure Plan (The Plan) for public input.  The Plan outlines how Metro will plan, build, operate, and fund our growing transportation system over the next 40 years to accommodate the additional 2.4 million people and 1.4 million new jobs that are projected for Los Angeles County over the same period.

The foundation of the Plan consists of 36 major highway and transit projects as well as projects designed to improve and enhance mobility and system connectivity; promote bicycling and walking; support Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Paratransit services for the disabled; discounts for students and seniors; investments to fund bus and rail operations; ongoing system maintenance and repair, including repair of bridges and tunnels; and funds for repair and enhancement of local streets and roads.

To fund the Plan, Metro is considering a ballot measure for a new half-cent sales tax and extension of the horizon year for the existing half-cent Measure R sales tax.  If approved, these could generate an estimated $120 billion to pay for the transportation projects and programs over the 40-year horizon of the Plan.

Please go to our website to learn about the Plan, including opportunities for you to share your thoughts with us through any of the following:

• Use the online comment form on the website
• Send an email to theplan@metro.net
• Attend one of our community meetings that will be held around the County in April
• Participate in our online “virtual” community meeting
• Participate in one of our telephone town halls to be held in May
• Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter using #MetroPlan

In June 2016, we will provide the Metro Board of Directors with an updated recommendation including a full report on the public input that has been received.  The Board will decide on the details of The Plan including whether to place a measure on the upcoming November ballot.

Thank you for your continuing interest in our region’s mobility.

All the best,
Metro Community Relations