LA metro will fully implement the first US QR code digital ticketing for LOS angeles county events to create a seamless customer experience to ensure a transit-first 2028 olympics and enhance public…

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) received a $12.12 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary under the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program (CFDA 20.941), awarded on August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2028. The grant funds the full implementation of the first U.S. QR code digital ticketing system for Los Angeles County events, designed to create a seamless customer experience and support transit-first operations for the 2028 Olympics while enhancing public transit accessibility for all riders during the preparation period and beyond.

This Stage Two implementation grant supports Metro's deployment of advanced smart technology infrastructure to modernize the region's ticketing systems. The digital QR code platform represents a technology intervention aligned with the SMART program's focus on intelligent transportation systems and smart city technologies that improve operational efficiency and user experience. The three-year project timeline reflects Metro's commitment to integrating this digital ticketing capability ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, positioning Los Angeles County's public transit system as a model for technology-enabled mobility solutions while serving the broader ridership base in the region.

LA metro will fully implement the first US QR code digital ticketing for LOS angeles county events to create a seamless customer experience to ensure a transit-first 2028 olympics and enhance public transit for all riders in the leadup and beyond.