A Line
Coverage of A Line in the Nexus archive.
- LA Metro Touts 57% Reduction in Homelessness on Transit System Since 2024
LA Metro reported a 57% reduction in homelessness on its transit system since 2024, with two consecutive years of progress. The 2026 Homeless Count data from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority showed a 31% decrease in homelessness on the transit system.
- RTD board votes to move forward with bus and rail service cuts in 2027
The RTD board voted 9-6 to recommend $20 million in bus and rail service cuts for 2027 to address a budget deficit. Potential cuts target expensive or low-ridership routes like the 16th Street FreeRide and some FasTracks lines, though major routes like the A Line to the airport may remain. Final decisions on specific cuts will occur next year after public review.
- Pasadena’s Six Metro Stations See an 11.3% Ridership Jump on the A Line
Pasadena’s Six Metro Stations saw an 11.3% increase in A Line ridership in May compared to the same month a year ago, outpacing the 9.5% system-wide gain. The A Line, which includes stops at Memorial Park, Del Mar, and Sierra Madre Villa, previously operated as the Gold Line.