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Judge rules Vermont Avenue bus project will move ahead, for now, without bike lanes
By Kavish Harjai at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
This rendering shows a concept for Metro's bus rapid transit project on Vermont Avenue.(Courtesy L.A. Metro)A judge has ruled that a Metro bus project in a congested area of Los Angeles can go forward, for now, without incorporating bike lanes that street safety advocates argue are required by ci...
Key takeaway The $400 million project will add dedicated bus lanes along a more than 12-mile-long stretch of Vermont Avenue between 120th Street and Sunset Boulevard.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The judge's ruling on the Vermont Avenue bus project has significant implications for the city's approach to street safety and transportation infrastructure. With one of the highest rates of pedestrian deaths and injuries in the city, the stretch of Vermont Avenue in question is a critical area for improvement. The inclusion of bike lanes, as advocated by street safety proponents, would not only enhance safety but also promote a more sustainable and equitable transportation system. The dispute over Measure HLA's applicability to Metro-led projects raises questions about the city's commitment to its own Mobility Plan 2035, which prioritizes protected bike lanes and pedestrian improvements. As the lawsuit moves forward, residents will be watching to see how the city balances its obligations to implement Measure HLA with the demands of large-scale transportation projects like the Vermont Avenue bus rapid transit initiative.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? This rendering shows a concept for Metro's bus rapid transit project on Vermont Avenue.(Courtesy L.A. Metro)A judge has ruled that a Metro bus project in a congested area of Los Angeles can go forward, for now, without incorporating bike lanes that street safety advocates argue are required by ci...
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