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LA Metro Board of Directors · Jul 23, 2026

Thursday4 h 44 min10 officials identified58 public speakers35 agenda itemsVideo: Granicus

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  1. 4:32-under 1 min
  2. 4:36FAREWELL TO BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE remarks for outgoing Board Members Ara J. Najarian and Fernando Dutra.55 min
  3. 1:00:00METRO BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE APPROVE the staff recommendation on Metro's Board Member Composition and Appointment Structure to: A. ADOPT "Alternative A (Flexible Appointments)" that would enable each Appointing Authority to have the flexibility to fill their allocated seats (County of Los Angeles - 5 seats, City of Los Angeles - 4 seats, City Selection Committee - 4 seats, Governor - 1 non-voting seat) with either elected officials or qualified public members, including special interest stakeholders, transit system users/riders, or subject matter experts; and B. ADOPT the framework for guidelines that could be used by the Appointing Authorities to support their appointment process under "Alternative A" so that all members, regardless of prior ridership experience, build firsthand familiarity with the customer experience once appointed (Attachment A).18 min
  4. 1:18:38ITEM 55 - REVISED MOTION BY DIRECTORS BASS, NAJARIAN, BARGER, AND DUPONT-WALKER WE THEREFORE MOVE THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE FOLLOWING AMENDED ALTERNATIVE: Amend Alternative D as follows: A. The BOS will determine the structure for designating the five County seats on the Metro Board of Directors. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated through Measure G, the BOS would have the flexibility to designate the CEO as one of its five Board Members. B. Beginning in 2032, when the BOS expands to nine members, the County of Los Angeles shall continue to hold no more than five seats on the Metro Board. The nine members of the BOS and the elected County CEO shall constitute the pool of County officials eligible for appointment to those five seats. C. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated as a result of Measure G: 1) The Mayor of Los Angeles would make one of their public appointees a transit advocate/rider; and 2) All other appointment authorities would remain consistent with current statutory requirements. Nothing in this motion shall limit the Metro Board’s ability to adopt an additional seat for a rider representative through separate board action. WE FURTHER MOVE THAT THE BOARD DIRECT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO: D. Evaluate Metro’s existing advisory committee structure, including, but not limited to, the Service Councils, Community Advisory Council (CAC), Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), and other standing advisory bodies, to strengthen rider and customer representation, improve coordination and accountability, and enhance the integration of advisory committee input into Board decision-making; and E. Return to the Board within 90-120 days with a status report on the items directed above.2 min
  5. 1:21:12AMENDING MOTION APPROVE Motion by Directors Hahn, Richardson, and Sandoval that the Board further amend alternative D to: A. ESTABLISH a minimum of one (1) additional voting seat(s) on the Metro Board of Directors for a regular transit rider. 1. Coordinate with Metro’s community advisory councils, community-based organizations, and other stakeholder groups to develop a transparent, inclusive, and accessible process for selecting the regular transit rider representative. 2. Report back on recommendations for implementation of the selected model, including eligibility criteria, a definition of “regular transit rider,” appointment procedures, term length, and any necessary statutory or governance changes. 3. Include recommendations that include a framework to ensure the selected transit rider representative has access to appropriate technical resources, training, staff support, and other tools necessary to meaningfully and equitably participate in Board deliberations and decision-making. I further move that the Board: A. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent small cities back to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation.1 min
  6. 1:22:29METRO BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE: ESTABLISHING DESIGNATED RIDER SEAT AND SMALL CITY SEAT MOTION APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Richardson, and Sandoval that the Board directs the Chief Executive Officer to: A. ESTABLISH a minimum of one (1) additional voting seat(s) on the Metro Board of Directors for a regular transit rider. 1. Coordinate with Metro's community advisory councils, community-based organizations, and other stakeholder groups to develop a transparent, inclusive, and accessible process for selecting the regular transit rider representative. 2. Report back on recommendations for implementation of the selected model, including eligibility criteria, a definition of "regular transit rider," appointment procedures, term length, and any necessary statutory or governance changes. 3. Include recommendations that include a framework to ensure the selected transit rider representative has access to appropriate technical resources, training, staff support, and other tools necessary to meaningfully and equitably participate in Board deliberations and decision-making. B. ESTABLISH one (1) additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent small cities. 1. The additional seat shall rotate among each of the City Selection Committee sectors. 2. Metro staff shall recommend a maximum population eligibility threshold within a range of 50,000 to 70,000 residents, with no minimum population eligibility threshold, subject to approval by the Metro Board of Directors. 3. Metro staff shall report back with recommendations regarding the appropriate population threshold, as well as the implementation structure for the small-cities seat, the rotation schedule among the City Selection Committee sectors, nomination and appointment process, term length, and any necessary statutory, legislative, or governance changes required for implementation.4 min
  7. 1:26:52AMENDING MOTION I further move that the Board: A. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent small cities back to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation.4 min
  8. 1:31:18PROPOSAL INTRODUCED AT THE JUNE AD-HOC COMMITTEE At its June committee, Chair Najarian requested that the Board consider the following proposal by Committee Member Fasana seconded by Director Horvath, without further endorsement: Add the following 3 members to the staff recommendation · a rider appointed by the county supervisors residing in an unincorporated area · a labor representative · the county executive Additionally, Member Fasana asked that the Board revise the 35% threshold in statute for the City of Los Angeles seats to 43.75%.under 1 min
  9. 1:31:40Amending Motion by Director Horvath: I MOVE to AMEND Item 57, related to the proposal introduced at the June Ad-Hoc Committee, to approve the following effective upon the assumption of office by the County Executive in December 2028: 1. Provide a permanent voting seat for one (1) public transit rider, to be confirmed and appointed in consultation with the Los Angeles Metro Community Advisory Council (CAC) and the Los Angeles Metro Regional Service Councils. 2. Provide a permanent seat for one (1) labor representative to serve as a voting member on the Metro Board of Directors, to be appointed by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor (LACFL), pursuant to an election and confirmation process undertaken by the Executive Board of the LACFL. The labor representative shall be affiliated with Los Angeles Metro transit operations or construction. 3. Provide a permanent voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors for the elected Los Angeles County Executive. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Chief Executive Officer report back on any amendments to state law and/or the Administrative Code required to expand the voting membership of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, consistent with the above provisions, and ensuring that the authorities and appointment powers with respect to the Metro Board of Directors are consistent with the governance structure approved by the voters.6 min
  10. 1:38:25Items 5, 55, 56 and 57: Board Member Composition & Related Motions54 min
  11. 2:32:37METRO BOARD VOTING REPRESENTATION FOR TRANSIT ADVOCATE/RIDER WHILE PRESERVING REGIONAL EQUITY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL BALANCE MOTION WE THEREFORE MOVE THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE FOLLOWING AMENDED ALTERNATIVE: Amend Alternative D as follows: A. The BOS will determine the structure for designating the five County seats on the Metro Board of Directors. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated through Measure G, the BOS would have the flexibility to designate the CEO as one of its five Board Members. B. Beginning in 2032, when the BOS expands to nine members, the County of Los Angeles shall continue to hold no more than five seats on the Metro Board. The nine members of the BOS and the elected County CEO shall constitute the pool of County officials eligible for appointment to those five seats. C. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated as a result of Measure G: 1) The Mayor of Los Angeles would make one of their public appointees a transit advocate/rider; and 2) All other appointment authorities would remain consistent with current statutory requirements. Nothing in this motion shall limit the Metro Board’s ability to adopt an additional seat for a rider representative through separate board action. WE FURTHER MOVE THAT THE BOARD DIRECT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO: D. Evaluate Metro’s existing advisory committee structure, including, but not limited to, the Service Councils, Community Advisory Council (CAC), Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), and other standing advisory bodies, to strengthen rider and customer representation, improve coordination and accountability, and enhance the integration of advisory committee input into Board decision-making; and E. Return to the Board within 90-120 days with a status report on the items directed above.2 min
  12. 2:35:23METRO BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE: ESTABLISHING DESIGNATED RIDER SEAT AND SMALL CITY SEAT MOTION APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Richardson, and Sandoval that the Board directs the Chief Executive Officer to: A. ESTABLISH a minimum of one (1) additional voting seat(s) on the Metro Board of Directors for a regular transit rider. 1. Coordinate with Metro's community advisory councils, community-based organizations, and other stakeholder groups to develop a transparent, inclusive, and accessible process for selecting the regular transit rider representative. 2. Report back on recommendations for implementation of the selected model, including eligibility criteria, a definition of "regular transit rider," appointment procedures, term length, and any necessary statutory or governance changes. 3. Include recommendations that include a framework to ensure the selected transit rider representative has access to appropriate technical resources, training, staff support, and other tools necessary to meaningfully and equitably participate in Board deliberations and decision-making. B. ESTABLISH one (1) additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent small cities. 1. The additional seat shall rotate among each of the City Selection Committee sectors. 2. Metro staff shall recommend a maximum population eligibility threshold within a range of 50,000 to 70,000 residents, with no minimum population eligibility threshold, subject to approval by the Metro Board of Directors. 3. Metro staff shall report back with recommendations regarding the appropriate population threshold, as well as the implementation structure for the small-cities seat, the rotation schedule among the City Selection Committee sectors, nomination and appointment process, term length, and any necessary statutory, legislative, or governance changes required for implementation. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  13. 2:36:02METRO BOARD MEMBER COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE: ESTABLISHING DESIGNATED RIDER SEAT AND SMALL CITY SEAT MOTION APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Richardson, and Sandoval that the Board directs the Chief Executive Officer to: A. ESTABLISH a minimum of one (1) additional voting seat(s) on the Metro Board of Directors for a regular transit rider. 1. Coordinate with Metro's community advisory councils, community-based organizations, and other stakeholder groups to develop a transparent, inclusive, and accessible process for selecting the regular transit rider representative. 2. Report back on recommendations for implementation of the selected model, including eligibility criteria, a definition of "regular transit rider," appointment procedures, term length, and any necessary statutory or governance changes. 3. Include recommendations that include a framework to ensure the selected transit rider representative has access to appropriate technical resources, training, staff support, and other tools necessary to meaningfully and equitably participate in Board deliberations and decision-making. B. ESTABLISH one (1) additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent small cities. 1. The additional seat shall rotate among each of the City Selection Committee sectors. 2. Metro staff shall recommend a maximum population eligibility threshold within a range of 50,000 to 70,000 residents, with no minimum population eligibility threshold, subject to approval by the Metro Board of Directors. 3. Metro staff shall report back with recommendations regarding the appropriate population threshold, as well as the implementation structure for the small-cities seat, the rotation schedule among the City Selection Committee sectors, nomination and appointment process, term length, and any necessary statutory, legislative, or governance changes required for implementation. (Approved)under 1 min
  14. 2:36:08INCLUSION OF TWO VOTING TRANSIT RIDER/ADVOCATES ON THE METRO BOARD AND MAINTAINING REGIONAL EQUITY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL BALANCE MOTION APPROVE Motion by Bass, Najarian, Barger, and Dupont-Walker that the Board adopt the following amended alternative: Amend Alternative D as follows: A. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated through Measure G, the BOS would have the flexibility to designate the CEO as one of its five Board members and establish the structure for appointing the five seats; B. Beginning in 2032, when the BOS expands to nine members, the County of Los Angeles shall continue to hold no more than five seats on the Metro Board. The nine members of the BOS and the elected County CEO shall constitute the pool of County officials eligible for appointment to those five seats; and C. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated as a result of Measure G: 1. The Mayor of Los Angeles would make one of their public appointees a transit advocate/rider; 2. A voting Rider Representative will be added to the Metro Board; and 3. All other appointment authorities would remain consistent with current statutory requirements, except for changes resulting from the above items. WE FURTHER MOVE THAT THE BOARD DIRECT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO: D. Evaluate Metro's existing advisory committee structure, including, but not limited to, the Service Councils, Community Advisory Council (CAC), Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), and other standing advisory bodies, to strengthen rider and customer representation, improve coordination and accountability, and enhance the integration of advisory committee input into Board decision-making; and E. Return to the Board within 90 days with a report on the items directed above including a framework on the eligibility and process to select the rider representative.under 1 min
  15. 2:36:18METRO BOARD VOTING REPRESENTATION FOR TRANSIT ADVOCATE/RIDER WHILE PRESERVING REGIONAL EQUITY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL BALANCE MOTION WE THEREFORE MOVE THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE FOLLOWING AMENDED ALTERNATIVE: Amend Alternative D as follows: A. The BOS will determine the structure for designating the five County seats on the Metro Board of Directors. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated through Measure G, the BOS would have the flexibility to designate the CEO as one of its five Board Members. B. Beginning in 2032, when the BOS expands to nine members, the County of Los Angeles shall continue to hold no more than five seats on the Metro Board. The nine members of the BOS and the elected County CEO shall constitute the pool of County officials eligible for appointment to those five seats. C. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated as a result of Measure G: 1) The Mayor of Los Angeles would make one of their public appointees a transit advocate/rider; and 2) All other appointment authorities would remain consistent with current statutory requirements. Nothing in this motion shall limit the Metro Board’s ability to adopt an additional seat for a rider representative through separate board action. WE FURTHER MOVE THAT THE BOARD DIRECT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO: D. Evaluate Metro’s existing advisory committee structure, including, but not limited to, the Service Councils, Community Advisory Council (CAC), Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), and other standing advisory bodies, to strengthen rider and customer representation, improve coordination and accountability, and enhance the integration of advisory committee input into Board decision-making; and E. Return to the Board within 90-120 days with a status report on the items directed above. Moved by 0, no second required.1 min
  16. 2:37:27METRO BOARD VOTING REPRESENTATION FOR TRANSIT ADVOCATE/RIDER WHILE PRESERVING REGIONAL EQUITY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL BALANCE MOTION WE THEREFORE MOVE THAT THE BOARD ADOPT THE FOLLOWING AMENDED ALTERNATIVE: Amend Alternative D as follows: A. The BOS will determine the structure for designating the five County seats on the Metro Board of Directors. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated through Measure G, the BOS would have the flexibility to designate the CEO as one of its five Board Members. B. Beginning in 2032, when the BOS expands to nine members, the County of Los Angeles shall continue to hold no more than five seats on the Metro Board. The nine members of the BOS and the elected County CEO shall constitute the pool of County officials eligible for appointment to those five seats. C. Once the elected Los Angeles County CEO position is seated as a result of Measure G: 1) The Mayor of Los Angeles would make one of their public appointees a transit advocate/rider; and 2) All other appointment authorities would remain consistent with current statutory requirements. Nothing in this motion shall limit the Metro Board’s ability to adopt an additional seat for a rider representative through separate board action. WE FURTHER MOVE THAT THE BOARD DIRECT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO: D. Evaluate Metro’s existing advisory committee structure, including, but not limited to, the Service Councils, Community Advisory Council (CAC), Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), and other standing advisory bodies, to strengthen rider and customer representation, improve coordination and accountability, and enhance the integration of advisory committee input into Board decision-making; and E. Return to the Board within 90-120 days with a status report on the items directed above. (Approved)4 min
  17. 2:41:47REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county representative and labor rep. to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation.under 1 min
  18. 2:42:13REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county executive to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. 2. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent labor representative to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation.5 min
  19. 2:47:39REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county executive to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation.under 1 min
  20. 2:48:27BIFURCATED VOTE 1. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county executive to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. 2. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent labor representative to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation.under 1 min
  21. 2:48:57Motion to Approve BIFURCATED VOTE 1. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county executive to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. 2. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent labor representative to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  22. 2:49:15Vote to Approve BIFURCATED VOTE 1. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county executive to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. 2. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent labor representative to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. (Approved)under 1 min
  23. 2:49:28REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent labor representative to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation.under 1 min
  24. 2:49:47Motion to Approve 2. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent labor representative to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  25. 2:50:24Vote to Approve 2. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent labor representative to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. (Approved)under 1 min
  26. 2:51:20Motion to Approve 1. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county executive to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. Moved by 0, no second required.1 min
  27. 2:52:23Vote to Approve 1. REFER the matter of an additional voting seat on the Metro Board of Directors to represent county executive to the Ad Hoc Committee for further discussion and deliberation. The Ad Hoc Committee shall continue to evaluate options for addressing this issue and the CEO shall return to the Metro Board with a recommendation. (Declined)under 1 min
  28. 2:52:51OPEN AND SLOW STREETS GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE APPROVE the staff recommendation to provide assistance to local jurisdictions to use Local Return and TDA Article 3 as the only available funding for Open and Slow Street events occurring between September 2026 and March 2028.11 min
  29. 3:04:24Roll Call: 14 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.16 min
  30. 3:20:57Amending Motion: A. I MOVE to AMEND Item 13 on today’s agenda to reallocate $1 million from the $13.3 million in reserve, identified in Board Report 2025-0603, from funding deobligated in Metro’s Countywide Call for Projects for a supplemental Open and Slow Streets grant cycle for events taking place between September 2026 and March 2028. B. Adopt the following Mission Statement: Metro is not just in the business of moving people through places—we help shape what those places become. As an essential regional mobility program, Open Streets advances Metro's mission by transforming public streets into vibrant spaces that connect neighborhoods, expand access to transit, encourage walking, bicycling, and rolling, support local businesses, improve public health and safety, and strengthen community trust. By giving residents recurring opportunities to experience safe, people-centered streets firsthand, Open Streets fosters lasting travel behavior that increases transit ridership, advances climate and sustainability goals, and builds public support for long-term investments in complete, multimodal communities. Through a permanent commitment to Open Streets, Metro affirms that transportation is more than infrastructure—it is a catalyst for creating a more connected, equitable, resilient, and prosperous Los Angeles County.9 min
  31. 3:30:38Amending Motion: A. I MOVE to AMEND Item 13 on today’s agenda to reallocate $1 million from the $13.3 million in reserve, identified in Board Report 2025-0603, from funding deobligated in Metro’s Countywide Call for Projects for a supplemental Open and Slow Streets grant cycle for events taking place between September 2026 and March 2028. B. Adopt the following Mission Statement: Metro is not just in the business of moving people through places—we help shape what those places become. As an essential regional mobility program, Open Streets advances Metro's mission by transforming public streets into vibrant spaces that connect neighborhoods, expand access to transit, encourage walking, bicycling, and rolling, support local businesses, improve public health and safety, and strengthen community trust. By giving residents recurring opportunities to experience safe, people-centered streets firsthand, Open Streets fosters lasting travel behavior that increases transit ridership, advances climate and sustainability goals, and builds public support for long-term investments in complete, multimodal communities. Through a permanent commitment to Open Streets, Metro affirms that transportation is more than infrastructure—it is a catalyst for creating a more connected, equitable, resilient, and prosperous Los Angeles County. C. Report back in September with a clear place as to where the funding will come from.20 min
  32. 3:50:38Motion to Approve as Amended Item 13 Amending Motion: A. I MOVE to AMEND Item 13 on today’s agenda to reallocate $1 million from the $13.3 million in reserve, identified in Board Report 2025-0603, from funding deobligated in Metro’s Countywide Call for Projects for a supplemental Open and Slow Streets grant cycle for events taking place between September 2026 and March 2028. B. Adopt the following Mission Statement: Metro is not just in the business of moving people through places—we help shape what those places become. As an essential regional mobility program, Open Streets advances Metro's mission by transforming public streets into vibrant spaces that connect neighborhoods, expand access to transit, encourage walking, bicycling, and rolling, support local businesses, improve public health and safety, and strengthen community trust. By giving residents recurring opportunities to experience safe, people-centered streets firsthand, Open Streets fosters lasting travel behavior that increases transit ridership, advances climate and sustainability goals, and builds public support for long-term investments in complete, multimodal communities. Through a permanent commitment to Open Streets, Metro affirms that transportation is more than infrastructure—it is a catalyst for creating a more connected, equitable, resilient, and prosperous Los Angeles County. C. Report back in September with a clear place as to where the funding will come from. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  33. 3:51:23Vote to Approve as Amended Item 13 Amending Motion: A. I MOVE to AMEND Item 13 on today’s agenda to reallocate $1 million from the $13.3 million in reserve, identified in Board Report 2025-0603, from funding deobligated in Metro’s Countywide Call for Projects for a supplemental Open and Slow Streets grant cycle for events taking place between September 2026 and March 2028. B. Adopt the following Mission Statement: Metro is not just in the business of moving people through places—we help shape what those places become. As an essential regional mobility program, Open Streets advances Metro's mission by transforming public streets into vibrant spaces that connect neighborhoods, expand access to transit, encourage walking, bicycling, and rolling, support local businesses, improve public health and safety, and strengthen community trust. By giving residents recurring opportunities to experience safe, people-centered streets firsthand, Open Streets fosters lasting travel behavior that increases transit ridership, advances climate and sustainability goals, and builds public support for long-term investments in complete, multimodal communities. Through a permanent commitment to Open Streets, Metro affirms that transportation is more than infrastructure—it is a catalyst for creating a more connected, equitable, resilient, and prosperous Los Angeles County. C. Report back in September with a clear place as to where the funding will come from. (Approved)2 min
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  35. 3:55:40GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVE General Public Comment48 min

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  1. The consent calendar was taken up with item 13, the Open and Slow Streets Grant Program, pulled for later discussion, and was announced as carried after a roll call.3:17

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