Provide operating assistance to assist in fixed route heavy rail transit operations for the metro d (purple) line westside extension project

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority $114,995,000 on August 17, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to provide operating assistance for the Metro D (Purple) Line Westside Extension Project.

Funds cover all eligible operating expenses including Metro labor, indirect expenses, contracts, and materials and supplies for fixed-route heavy rail transit operations. The D Line Westside Extension extends the line nine miles from Wilshire/Western to Westwood/VA Hospital with seven new underground stations, connecting major destinations including the LA Brea Tar Pits, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Beverly Hills, and UCLA. The project benefits bus and rail transit riders including seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income transit-dependent individuals, and those without alternative transportation options.

Performance extends through September 30, 2029, with all work performed in California. No sub-recipients are involved; Metro performs activities directly.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance to assist in fixed route heavy rail transit operations for the metro d (purple) line westside extension project.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as metro labor indirect expenses contracts and materials and supplies.

Expected outcomes

The metro d (purple) line westside extension project extends the d line for nine miles from the current terminus at wilshire/western to the westwood/VA hospital and includes seven new underground stations. The project was designed and built with the help of community input and local voices to provide a faster more convenient and reliable way to connect to several major destinations with stops near the LA brea TAR pits the LOS angeles county museum of art beverly hills and the campus of the university of california LOS angeles. All stations provide safe and convenient customer interfaces and site connectivity and reflect metros systemwide state-of-the-art design standard.

Intended beneficiaries

Bus and rail transit riders including seniors persons with disabilities low-income transit-dependent individuals and those who do not have alternative options for essential trips.