Indicating the effort establishes a vibrant future for Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors has approved the 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan.
“Los Angeles is entering a transportation renaissance — a chance to redefine our city’s relationship with public transit and reimagine the ways it can be a force for good in people’s lives,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said. “The Long Range Transportation Plan paves a clear path to a more sustainable, fair, and equitable transportation future — an era that delivers on the promises of Measure M and our back to basics agenda doubles down on electrification, and opens new doors of opportunity across our region.”
The plan serves as a $400-billion, 30-year transportation blueprint for the region – and garnered approval following a 45-day review period to gather additional public
comments.
Per authorities, public engagement included 77 community events, 38 public meetings, and 20,000 survey responses from the public, from which Metro arrived at four goals:
better transit, less congestion, complete streets, and access to opportunity.
The guidance document details how Metro funds, plans, builds, manages, and maintains the region’s transportation system — and how Metro partners deliver projects and programs.
“For this plan to succeed, we must and will continue to build strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies as well as our many local stakeholders,” Metro Chief Executive Officer Phillip A. Washington said. “These partnerships are crucial for funding and delivering projects and for coordinated planning on issues of regional significance.”
Washington said Metro would increase collaboration with local jurisdictions to support transit priority on local roadways, as a means of improving first / last mile access to transit while making mobility easier and more equitable.