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I-405 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan

Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around, with multiple efforts to improve travel in this complex and severely congested area.

Overview

Location: Central Los Angeles, Gateway Cities, San Fernando Valley, South Bay Cities, Westside Cities

Phase: Environmental Review

Type: Less Traffic

The I-405 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP) establishes a guiding vision to reimagine mobility along one of the most congested corridors in Los Angeles County—and the country. Metro has prepared this qualifying CMCP to compete for a share of the $250 million in state funding available through Senate Bill (SB) 1’s Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP). This critical funding supports Metro’s ability to advance Measure R  and  Measure M  projects.

The CMCP study area spans the full length of the I-405 in Los Angeles County, extending three miles on either side. It reaches from the San Fernando Valley to the Orange County Line and includes 20 cities and 40 neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles.

This planning effort aims to understand the needs of the diverse users and communities that rely on and are impacted by the I-405 Corridor. It seeks their input and demonstrates how multimodal improvements can reduce congestion, move more people, increase accessibility for all users, and advance equity for historically disadvantaged communities. The approved CMCP reflects this input and outlines community-supported priorities for multimodal investment throughout the corridor.

Status

In September 2022, the Metro Board adopted the I-405 CMCP. View the I-405 CMCP and project list.   

In September 2022, the Metro Board adopted the I-405 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan and Project List.

That fall, Metro staff evaluated and nominated Tier 1 and Tier 2B projects for the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) Cycle 3 grant funding. The following projects and programs were submitted:

Metro Light Rail Core Capacity & System Integration Project

This project extends the LAX/Aviation Station platform and adds two traction power substations, enabling the future operation of three-car trains on the Metro K Line when it connects to the Metro C (Green) Line. It received $20 million in SCCP Cycle 3 funding.

I-405 Corridor Community Bus Service Improvement Program

This program includes the purchase of electric buses to support the North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project, as well as the Venice Boulevard Bus Speed and Reliability Improvement Project. The latter includes the installation of bus boarding islands, upgraded shelters, and real-time travel information as part of the second phase of the City of Los Angeles’ Venice Boulevard Mobility Improvement Project. This program received $32 million in SCCP Cycle 3 funding.

City of Long Beach Shoreline Drive Gateway: Corridor Realignment & Community Connections Project

An early action element of the Shoemaker Bridge Project, this effort will realign a highway ramp and introduce new multimodal infrastructure for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists to enhance safety and improve transportation operations.

Metro staff continue to explore funding opportunities for additional priority projects identified in the CMCP.

For more information, please visit the interactive StoryMap and read the project’s fact sheet.  

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