LA Metro has set its FY2027 priorities around major-event readiness, a new police force and further D Line construction after opening two rail extensions during the previous fiscal year.

LA Metro D Line train at Wilshire/La Cienega station
A D Line train at the new Wilshire/La Cienega station on May 8, 2026; center-cropped to 16:9. Photo: DJTechYT / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0.

Rail openings expand the LA Metro network

During its annual State of the Agency review⁠, LA Metro outlined the network changes delivered in fiscal year 2026 and the projects that will carry into the year ending June 30, 2027.

The A Line extension opened on September 19, 2025, bringing light rail service to four new stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne/Fairplex and Pomona North. The Pomona terminus also provides a transfer to Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line.

On May 8, 2026, Section 1 of the D Line extension⁠ opened with stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega. Sections 2 and 3 are intended to extend subway service to downtown Beverly Hills, Century City, Westwood Village and the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, with both sections currently forecast to open in 2027.

LA Metro also broke ground on the North Hollywood-to-Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit project in May. Meanwhile, the board selected locally preferred alternatives for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor, K Line Extension to Torrance and K Line North projects.

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Safety and fare changes continue in FY2027

LA Metro reported that violent crime declined for a second consecutive year and reached its lowest level since 2021. The agency also recorded its highest customer satisfaction levels for safety measures.

LA Metro A Line trains at Pomona North station
A Line trains at Pomona North station on September 21, 2025, two days after the extension opened. Photo: DJTechYT / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0.

In January 2026, the Care-Based Services Division brought Metro Ambassadors, the Homeless Outreach Management and Engagement program and Community Intervention Specialists into one department. Recruitment for LA Metro’s sworn police force followed in May, attracting more than 950 applications within 24 hours.

The board-approved $9.7-billion FY2027 budget⁠ maintains 7.13 million bus revenue service hours and 1.45 million rail hours without service cuts. It includes $680.2 million for D Line construction and $5.8 million for the new Department of Public Safety.

Riders gained contactless bank-card and digital-wallet payments across the bus and rail network during FY2026. LA Metro also introduced an official mobile application with trip planning, real-time service information and alerts, expanded Tap to Exit to additional stations and opened an online Safety Hub.

Major events shape the next operating test

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, LA Metro and its transit partners recorded 212,865 rides directly to and from Los Angeles Stadium. The agency also reported higher systemwide ridership as passengers travelled to matches, fan zones and watch parties.

FY2027 priorities include preparing transit operations for Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, deploying the first class of sworn Department of Public Safety officers and continuing construction on the remaining D Line sections.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has succeeded Fernando Dutra as LA Metro Board Chair for the new fiscal year. The agency will now use the World Cup experience to plan service for another major event while continuing projects intended for everyday travel across Los Angeles County.

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