The board meeting covered several administrative and operational agenda items. Discussions included public comment procedures, the Pledge of Allegiance, and various consent and non-consent agenda items. Key highlights included updates on the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project and the Vermont Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project. The board also addressed Metrolink service, including the potential for 30-minute system-wide service and funding mechanisms. Additionally, a new director, Patsy Ayala, was introduced as the board member representing the North County/San Fernando Valley Subgroup.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction Committee Agenda
The committee discussed several key items, including a Master Cooperative Agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and contract modifications for the Lone Hill to White Double Track and Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 projects. The committee received reports on Program Management Quarterly Changes, Inspector General construction change order spot checks, and status updates on the Project Labor Agreement and Construction Careers Policy. Additionally, the committee considered the adoption of a Business Interruption Fund project eligibility policy, the establishment of a Life of Project Budget for Segment 4 Astoria and Polk At-Crossing Improvements, and motions regarding a centralized permitting pilot program for the Southeast Gateway Line and the implementation of a low carbon concrete strategy.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
Executive Management Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed the Open and Slow Streets Program, with staff identifying $1 million in previously deobligated funding to support cycle 8 events scheduled between September 2026 and March 2028. The board discussed the importance of these events in transforming public spaces and creating direct connections to upcoming major events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Additionally, a motion was introduced regarding the establishment of key evaluation criteria for allocating funding to support Open Streets events in fiscal year 2028 and beyond, including adjustments to grant amounts, street closure length requirements, and local match requirements.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Executive Management Committee Final Agenda
The committee meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the appointment of a new member to the Transportation Business Advisory Council. The committee also considered updates to the Open Streets and Slow Streets program, specifically regarding funding authorization for cycle 8 activities and the establishment of new standards for future open streets grant applications. Other agenda items included the designation of official station names for the D-line extension, the development of a plan to expand subsidized transit fare programs to increase participation, and the receipt of updates from the Community Advisory Committee and federal/state legislative reports.
