Lincoln Boulevard Transit Corridor
| Company type | Public transit project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Los Angeles County, California |
| Products | Bus rapid transit, potential light rail service |
| Owner | Los Angeles Metro |
| Website | www |
The Lincoln Boulevard Transit Corridor is a planned bus rapid transit (BRT) or light rail route within the Los Angeles Metro network located in Los Angeles County, California. This north-south line will follow Lincoln Boulevard, linking the C Line and K Line's LAX/Metro Transit Center with the E Line's Downtown Santa Monica station. The initial BRT is expected to be operational by 2047, with a potential future upgrade to rail service at an unspecified time. Funding for the corridor is provided by both Measure M and Measure R. To improve transit flow, the corridor will incorporate dedicated lanes and signal priority systems.
History
The project is designed to establish a seamless transit connection between the LAX/Metro Transit Center and Downtown Santa Monica station, servicing important destinations such as LAX, Playa Del Rey, Westchester, Venice, and Santa Monica, all notable coastal communities along Santa Monica Bay. Originally introduced as a BRT line, plans include transitioning to light rail transit if ridership surpasses BRT capabilities; however, no current funds are allocated for this conversion. The initiative may involve cooperation between Metro and the local Big Blue Bus, which operates existing local and Rapid routes on Lincoln Boulevard. To support this corridor, Big Blue Bus intends to enhance Route 3 frequency by replacing Rapid 3 service.