L.A. Metro
Coverage of L.A. Metro in the Nexus archive.
- State law will put more housing near transit stops. This SoCal map finally shows where
A new California state law (SB 79) effective July 1 requires cities to increase housing near transit stops. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has published a map detailing allowed housing density, with 'Tier 1' zones near subway stops permitting up to nine-story buildings and 'Tier 2' zones near light rail or bus stops allowing up to eight-story buildings. Political opposition has emerged, particularly in Los Angeles, with debates over housing in single-family zones.
- 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.