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Los Angeles Metro introduces bus lane enforcement program to improve transit reliability. Learn about the camera system, warning period, and impact on public transportation in LA County.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) launched a new camera enforcement program in November to crack down on vehicles illegally blocking dedicated bus lanes and stops. The program aims to improve transit reliability for thousands of daily riders.
The pilot program, a partnership between Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), begins with a 60-day warning period before actual citations are issued. During this phase, cameras mounted on buses will record violations, but offenders will only receive warnings.
"Hundreds of thousands of people rely on our buses daily. It's not fair for a single car blocking a lane to hold up an entire busload of riders," said Metro Board Chair and LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn. "This ticketing system is essential, and we urge drivers to keep out of the bus lanes."
The enforcement system has been installed on 50 buses operating along two major corridors: the 720 line on Wilshire Boulevard and the 212 line on La Brea Avenue. Each bus is equipped with dual cameras—one detects vehicles and tracks traffic lane lines, while the second captures the license plates of violating vehicles.
LADOT traffic officers will review all captured images to verify violations before issuing any citations after the warning period ends. The program includes strict data protection measures, with violation evidence being retained for up to six months before destruction, while images showing no violations will be deleted within 15 days.
LADOT General Manager Laura Rubio-Cornejo emphasized the program's importance: "Our work with Metro to establish dedicated bus lanes has already improved service for thousands who depend on public transit. This program will help us maintain these benefits and support bus lane expansion across the city."
During the 60-day grace period, Metro and LADOT officials will conduct public outreach to educate Los Angeles residents about the program, existing parking regulations, and available low-income payment options for future citations.
