LA Metro Board approves nearly $10 billion budget

The LA Metro Board approved a $9.7 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, allocating $3 billion for system operations and $2 billion for expansions including the G Line bus rapid transit and new bus projects. The budget also funds the D Line extension and reflects public demand for improved safety and reliability, though challenges like slowing sales tax growth and a $30 million Metrolink budget shortfall were noted.