LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

WESTSIDE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION SECTION 3 - FFGA

WESTSIDE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION SECTION 2 - FFGA

WESTSIDE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION SECTION 1 - FFGA

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW TRANSIT SERVICE IS TO IMPROVE MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY IN THE TRANSIT-DEPENDENT PROJECT AREA. THE PROJECT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS (GHG) AND VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED IMPROVE SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION SUPPORT THE CREATION OF JOBS AND INCREASE TRANSIT RIDERSHIP. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WILL GREATLY BENEFIT THE REGION WHICH HAS THE WORST AIR QUALITY AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE COUNTRY AND COMPRISES ABOUT HALF OF CALIFORNIAS DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY POPULATION. SPECIFICALLY THE PROJECT AIMS TO:* IMPROVE MOBILITY IN THE EASTERN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BY INTRODUCING AN IMPROVED NORTH-SOUTH TRANSIT CONNECTION BETWEEN KEY TRANSIT HUBS/ROUTES;* PROVIDE A NEW AND MORE RELIABLE TRANSIT OPTION THAT IMPROVES PASSENGER MOBILITY AND ENHANCES TRANSIT ACCESSIBILITY/CONNECTIVITY FOR RESIDENTS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL DESTINATIONS AND ACTIVITY CENTERS;* INCREASE TRANSIT SERVICE EFFICIENCY (E.G. SPEEDS AND PASSENGER THROUGHPUT); AND* ENCOURAGE A MODAL SHIFT FROM DRIVING TO ACHIEVE REDUCTIONS IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE SCOPE OF THE EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT COMPRISES 6.7 MILES OF 11 STATIONS 11 TRACTION POWER SUBSTATIONS OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEM 34 VEHICLES AND A MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY. IT ALSO INCLUDES ROW ACQUISITION RELOCATION COMMUNICATIONS/SIGNALING BUILDINGS BIKE PARKING AND PEDESTRIAN/VEHICLE ACCESS ARE INCLUDED. THE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM WILL OPERATE ALONG A SEMI-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY IN THE MEDIAN OF VAN NUYS BOULEVARD SEPARATED BY A BARRIER EXCEPT AT SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS. THE PROJECT WILL CONNECT KEY DESTINATIONS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS THE GROWING SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SUBREGION AND OTHER AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. IT WILL ALSO IMPROVE TRAVEL BETWEEN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SUBREGION AND THE WESTSIDE CITIES SUBREGION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AFTER THE COMPLETION ON METROS SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT. MEANWHILE THE PROJECTS STATIONS LOCATED NEAR METRO LOCAL AND RAPID EAST/WEST BUS SERVICE WILL IMPROVE SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT IS PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT 1. ATTACHMENT 2 INCLUDES FIGURES SHOWING THE PROJECTS LOCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EXISTING AND FUTURE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION BY 1084556 METRIC TONS REDUCE TRAFFIC INCREASE ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY. EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WILL THEN HAVE A PLANNED 6.7MILES OF 11 STATIONS 11 TRACTION POWER SUBSTATIONS OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEM 34 VEHICLES AND A MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULACE OF LACMTA TRANSIT SERVICE AREA AND LOCAL AREA COMMUTERS; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: LACMTA DOES NOT INTEND TO USE SUBRECIPIENTS.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT LA METROS REMAINING FY25 AND FY26 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES APPLIED TO RAIL VEHICLES FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING LIGHT RAIL AND HEAVY RAIL WAYSIDE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT NON-REVENUE VEHICLES MAINTENANCE AND OTHER MAINTENANCE WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY DURING THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30 2026.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RAIL PM EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES (SUCH AS TRACTION MOTORS AUXILIARY POWER UNIT INVERTERS LUBRICATING BOXES NUT AND PIN ASSEMBLY SCREWS TRAVELING CAR NUTS ETC.) AND ACTIVITIES OF RAIL VEHICLES FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING LIGHT RAIL AND HEAVY RAIL WAYSIDE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT NON-REVENUE VEHICLES MAINTENANCE AND OTHER MAINTENANCE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY DURING THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30 2026.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING FOR RAIL PM ACTIVITIES IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE THE LA METRO RAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING VEHICLES AND FACILITIES IS MAINTAINED IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR SO THAT IT OPERATES SAFELY EFFICIENTLY RELIABLY AND SUSTAINABLY. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO SUSTAIN LOWER FLEET OPERATING COSTS LOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATING COSTS AND LOWER FACILITY OPERATING COSTS. THEY WILL ALSO REDUCE UNSCHEDULED REPAIRS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RAIL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME AND TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS. THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THE RAIL PM PROGRAM ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURE THAT LA METROS RAIL VEHICLES ARE MAINTAINED IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR TO ENHANCE SAFETY AVAILABILITY RELIABILITY AND SYSTEM-WIDE COMPATIBILITY. IF LA METRO IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RAIL VEHICLES WILL BREAK DOWN AND SERVICE WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) IS REQUESTING $164009999 IN CONGESTION MITIGATION AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REGIONAL CONNECTOR TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: $164009999 IN CMAQ WILL BE USED TO FUND CONSTRUCTION RELATED TO GUIDEWAYS AND TRACK ELEMENTS STATIONS SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SITEWORK AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE REGIONAL CONNECTOR TRANSIT CORRIDOR CONSISTS OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.9-MILE DOUBLE TRACK LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT LINE IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES WITH THREE NEW STATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: POPULACE OF THE LACMTA TRANSIT SERVICE AREA AND LOCAL AREA COMMUTERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO FUND ONE YEAR OF BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR LACMTA TO ASSIST IT IN FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF 7/1/2024 TO 6/302025.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH VEHICLES AND FACILITIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS OF METROS VEHICLE FLEET. IT WILL REDUCE ACCIDENTS DOWNTIME AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AS WELL AS IMPROVE DRIVER MORALE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BUS AND RAIL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME AND TRANSIT-DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: LACMTA DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

5337 LA METRO RAIL VEHICLE MIDLIFE OVERHAULS

THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST FHWA TRANSFER TO SECTION 5307 URBANIZED AREA FORMULA FUNDS (CMAQ AND STBG) IN THE AMOUNT OF $115000000. THE WPLE3 CONSISTS OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 2.56 MILES OF A DOUBLE-TRACK HEAVY RAIL UNDERGROUND TRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY. IT WILL HAVE TWO NEW STATIONS -WESTWOOD/UCLA AND WESTWOOD/VA HOSPITAL. IT IS THE THIRD AND FINAL SECTION OF A PLANNED THREE SECTION NINE-MILE EXTENSION OF THE METRO PURPLE LINE TO WESTWOOD/VA HOSPITAL. I. PURPOSE OF THE AWARDTHE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) IS REQUESTING $45 MILLION IN CONGESTION MITIGATION AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FUNDS AND $70 MILLION IN SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (STBG) FUNDING FOR THE WESTSIDE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION SECTION 3 PROJECT (WPLE3).FEDERAL FUNDSFY2021 CMAQ FUNDS (LOS ANGELES 60020): $45000000FY2021 STBG FUNDS (LOS ANGELES 60020): $67386424FY2020 STBG FUNDS (LOS ANGELES 60020): $2613576LOCAL FUNDSMEASURE R 35% MEASURE M35% AND LOCAL AGENCY FUNDS: $40933923TOTAL FTA FUNDING: $115000000 TOTAL REQUIRED LOCAL FUNDING FOR $115M: $14899469 TOTAL OTHER LOCAL FUNDING - FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: $26034454TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING: $155933923II. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMEDTHE $45000000 IN CMAQ $70000000 IN STBG AND $14899469 IN REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH (GRANT TOTAL OF $129899469) WILL BE USED FOR REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WORK (INCL. AGENCY ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES). FEDERAL AMOUNT14.06.60 ROW $44451698 (STBG)14.08.80 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $70548302 ($45000000 CMAQ/ $25548302 STBG)TOTAL $115000000UPON AWARD OF THE FEDERAL FUNDS REQUESTED THE FULL $45 MILLION OF CMAQ FUNDS IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT. THE $70 MILLION IN STBG FUNDS REQUESTED IN THIS APPLICATION IS PART OF THE $93048302 OF STBG FUNDS WHICH WILL ULTIMATELY BE OBLIGATED TO THIS PROJECT.OVERALL TOTAL FUNDING - FEDERAL OTHER:STBG AND CMAQ: $138048302 (88.53%)LOCAL: $17885621 (11.47%)TOTAL: $155933923III. EXPECTED OUTCOMESTHE WPLE3 CONSISTS OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 2.56 MILES OF A DOUBLE-TRACK HEAVY RAIL UNDERGROUND TRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY. IT WILL HAVE TWO NEW STATIONS -WESTWOOD/UCLA AND WESTWOOD/VA HOSPITAL. IT IS THE THIRD AND FINAL SECTION OF A PLANNED THREE SECTION NINE-MILE EXTENSION OF THE METRO PURPLE LINE TO WESTWOOD/VA HOSPITAL.IV. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES POPULACE OF THE LACMTA TRANSIT SERVICE AREA AND LOCAL AREA COMMUTERSV. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIESNONETHE CMAQ AND STBG FUNDS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFERRED FROM THE FHWA TO THE FTA FOR ADMINISTRATION. THE FUNDS WERE ORIGINALLY TRANSFERRED TO GRANT CA-2019-170. WE WERE REQUESTED BY THE FTA TO OBLIGATE THE FUNDS UNDER A SEPARATE FAIN.ALL DOL CHECKLIST ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED WITHIN THIS APPLICATION.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST IN FIXED ROUTE LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT OPERATIONS FOR THE METRO K LINE (CRENSHAW/LAX) DURING THE 5-YEAR PERIOD OF 10/7/2022 THROUGH 10/6/2027 AND THE REGIONAL CONNECTOR DURING THE 3-YEAR PERIOD OF 6/16/2023 THROUGH 6/15/2026.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: 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 K LINE (CRENSHAW/LAX) WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT WITH THE HELP OF COMMUNITY INPUT AND LOCAL VOICES TO PROVIDE A FASTER MORE CONVENIENT AND RELIABLE WAY TO CONNECT FROM THE METRO E LINE (EXPO) WHICH TRAVELS BETWEEN DOWNTOWN LA AND SANTA MONICA TO JOBS SCHOOLS AND THE RICH CULTURAL PLACES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES OF WEST ADAMS JEFFERSON PARK BALDWIN HILLS LEIMERT PARK HYDE PARK INGLEWOOD WESTCHESTER AND MORE. THE K LINE CURRENTLY SERVES SEVEN NEW STATIONS BETWEEN EXPO/CRENSHAW AND WESTCHESTER/VETERANS. BY 2024 THE K LINE WILL ALSO CONNECT TO THE NEW LAX/METRO TRANSIT CENTER STATION THE NEW AVIATION/CENTURY STATION AND THE METRO C LINE (GREEN).THE REGIONAL CONNECTOR WILL PROVIDE RIDERS WITH A ONE-SEAT JOURNEY ACROSS LA COUNTY. PASSENGERS WILL BE ABLE TO TRAVEL BETWEEN AZUSA AND LONG BEACH AND BETWEEN EAST LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA WITHOUT TRANSFERRING LINES. THE REGIONAL CONNECTOR WILL IMPROVE ACCESS TO BOTH LOCAL AND REGIONAL DESTINATIONS BY PROVIDING CONTINUOUS SERVICE BETWEEN THESE LINES AS WELL AS PROVIDING CONNECTORS TO OTHER RAIL LINES AT 7TH ST/METRO CENTER GREATLY IMPROVING THE CONNECTIVITY OF THE REGIONS TRANSPORTATION NETWORK. THE PROJECT INCLUDES THREE NEW UNDERGROUND STATIONS AND EXTENDS FROM THE L LINE (GOLD) IN LITTLE TOKYO AND ARTS DISTRICT COMMUNITIES TO THE A (BLUE) AND E (EXPO) LINES AT 7TH STREET/METRO CENTER STATION. ALL STATIONS PROVIDE SAFE AND CONVENIENT CUSTOMER INTERFACES AND SITE CONNECTIVITY AND REFLECT METROS SYSTEMWIDE STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN STANDARD.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RAIL TRANSIT RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME TRANSIT-DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) HEREBY SUBMITS THIS GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTING $146160000 OF FY2022 SECTION 5339 LONO FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM UZA (60020). THESE FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED FOR BUS REPLACEMENTS DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION OF CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT OF CHARGING EQUIPMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND LACMTAS ACQUISITION OF ZERO-EMISSION BUSES DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION OF CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF CHARGING EQUIPMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR DEPLOYING MAINTAINING AND OPERATING ZERO-EMISSION BUSES (ZEBS) AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS OF LACMTAS VEHICLE FLEET. IT WILL REDUCE ACCIDENTS DOWNTIME AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AS WELL AS IMPROVE DRIVER MORALE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. THE PRIMARY BENEFITS FROM THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CNG BUSES WITH ZEBS AND ASSOCIATED CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE ARE REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCED HARMFUL EMISSIONS AND REDUCED DIRECT CARBON EMISSIONS. LACMTAS CONVERSION TO A ZEB FLEET WILL IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF ITS BUS SYSTEM IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY OF IMPORTANT ROUTES ENHANCE OVERALL ACCESS AND MOBILITY WITHIN CORRIDORS THAT SERVICE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND ACCELERATE IMPLEMENTATION OF METROS TRANSITION TO BE 100% ZE. THE NEW ZEBS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ROAD CALLS AND ASSOCIATED REPAIR COSTS AS WELL INCONVENIENCE AND DELAYS FOR PATRONS DUE TO SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS. IT WILL ALSO IMPROVE VEHICLE EFFICIENCY AND WORKING CONDITIONS AND RETENTION FOR VEHICLE OPERATORS AND MECHANICS THROUGH IMPROVED RUN CUTTING USING ZEBS. THE PROJECT WILL ACCELERATE INNOVATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ZEBS TRANSIT SERVICE ON A LARGE SCALE IN A LARGE URBAN BUS NETWORK CONTRIBUTING TO OVERALL SERVICE AND OPERATION ENHANCEMENT.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ARE CRITICAL FOR DEPLOYING MAINTAINING AND OPERATING ZEBS AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE AS ZEB TECHNOLOGY IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BUS AND RAIL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME AND TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: LACMTA DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO FULLY FUND ONE YEAR OF BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR LACMTA TO ASSIST IT IN FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT OPERATIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF 7/1/2024 TO 6/302025.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE BUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES FOR VEHICLES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS OF METROS VEHICLE FLEET. IT WILL REDUCE ACCIDENTS DOWNTIME AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AS WELL AS IMPROVE DRIVER MORALE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BUS AND RAIL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME AND TRANSIT-DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: LACMTA DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO ELIMINATE A DANGEROUS AT-GRADE RAIL CROSSING ON THE SECOND BUSIEST RAIL CORRIDOR IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA WHERE MAINLINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRACKS INTERSECT WITH HIGHWAY AND PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS-OF-WAY AT WEST DORAN STREET. THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GRADE SEPARATION STRUCTURE THAT LINKS THE CITIES OF LOS ANGELES AND GLENDALE. THE CURRENT AT-GRADE CROSSING RUNS EAST-WEST ACROSS THE RAILROAD CORRIDOR. THE OUTCOME OF PROJECT DELIVERY WILL BE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A STRUCTURE THAT IS REPLACING THE AT-GRADE CROSSING AT DORAN STREET. THE STRUCTURE WILL GO NORTH AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND DORAN STREET. THE STRUCTURE WILL EXTEND UNDER THE STATE ROUTE 134 FREEWAY BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE EXISTING FAIRMONT AVENUE BRIDGE, WHICH RUNS EAST-WEST OVER THE RAILROAD CORRIDOR. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT WILL PEDESTRIANS, HIGHWAY ROADWAY USERS, AND RAILROAD USERS. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO MEET LOCAL COMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE TWO EMERGENCY RESPONDER POINTS OF ACCESS INTO THE ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) HEREBY SUBMITS THIS GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTING $25374128 OF SECTION 5339 BUS BUS FACILITIES FUNDS. THESE FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO FUND BUS OVERHAULS ACTIVITIES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: LACMTA IS HEREBY SUBMITTING THIS GRANT APPLICATION TO REQUEST $25374128 IN FFY23 FEDERAL SECTION 5339 BUS AND BUS FACILITIES FUNDS TO SUPPORT BUS OVERHAULS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30 2026.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE BUS MIDLIFE PROGRAM PROVIDES PREVENTIVE MIDLIFE MAINTENANCE SERVICE TO METRO BUSES. THE BUSES CURRENTLY IN THE MIDLIFE PROGRAM HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE AT LEAST 6 TO 8 YEARS. THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE ENGINE PACKAGE CHANGE-OUTS FUEL CYLINDER REPLACEMENTS SUSPENSION WORK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM RETROFIT BODY REPAIR PAINTING AND INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT INCLUDING GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND WHEELCHAIR LIFT MAINTENANCE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BUS RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME AND TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS. THE BUS MIDLIFE PROGRAM IMPROVE THE SAFETY PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF METRO BUSES. IF LACMTA IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE MIDLIFE MAINTENANCE SERVICES BUSES WILL BREAK DOWN AND THE BUS SERVICE WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT LA METROS REMAINING FY25 AND FY26 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES APPLIED TO RAIL VEHICLES FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING LIGHT RAIL AND HEAVY RAIL WAYSIDE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT NON-REVENUE VEHICLES MAINTENANCE AND OTHER MAINTENANCE WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY DURING THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30 2026.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR RAIL PM EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES (SUCH AS TRACTION MOTORS AUXILIARY POWER UNIT INVERTERS LUBRICATING BOXES NUT AND PIN ASSEMBLY SCREWS TRAVELING CAR NUTS ETC.) AND ACTIVITIES OF RAIL VEHICLES FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING LIGHT RAIL AND HEAVY RAIL WAYSIDE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT NON-REVENUE VEHICLES MAINTENANCE AND OTHER MAINTENANCE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY DURING THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30 2026.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING FOR RAIL PM ACTIVITIES IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE THE LA METRO RAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING VEHICLES AND FACILITIES IS MAINTAINED IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR SO THAT IT OPERATES SAFELY EFFICIENTLY RELIABLY AND SUSTAINABLY. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO SUSTAIN LOWER FLEET OPERATING COSTS LOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATING COSTS AND LOWER FACILITY OPERATING COSTS. THEY WILL ALSO REDUCE UNSCHEDULED REPAIRS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: RAIL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME AND TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL TRIPS. THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THE RAIL PM PROGRAM ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURE THAT LA METROS RAIL VEHICLES ARE MAINTAINED IN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR TO ENHANCE SAFETY AVAILABILITY RELIABILITY AND SYSTEM-WIDE COMPATIBILITY. IF LA METRO IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RAIL VEHICLES WILL BREAK DOWN AND SERVICE WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO FUND THE REPLACEMENT OF METROS CURRENT PAYROLL SYSTEM AND TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUS STOP ARRIVAL INFORMATION AT PRIORITIZED METRO BUS STOPS WITH NEW ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF E-PAPER DISPLAYS TO IMPROVE BUS STOP ARRIVAL INFORMATION AT EXISTING METRO BUS STOPS AND TO REPLACE METROS CURRENT PAYROLL SYSTEM WITH A MODERN THIRD-PARTY PAYROLL SYSTEM.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE E-PAPER/BUS STOP DISPLAY PROGRAM WILL IMPROVE THE BUS RIDERS TRIP AND WILL INCLUDE BETTER SIGNS TO DISPLAY MORE RELIABLE ARRIVAL INFORMATION AND SERVICE ALERTS. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW PAYROLL SYSTEM WILL ENSURE EMPLOYEE CONFIDENCE AND SATISFACTION THAT THE OPERATIONS OF PAYROLL WILL BE CONDUCTED ACCURATELY TIMELY AND SECURELY. IT WILL SUPPORT OVER 11000 EMPLOYEES WITH A BEST-IN-CLASS PAYROLL SYSTEM SUPPORTED BY A COMMON INDUSTRY-WIDE TECHNOLOGY STANDARD WITH AN ESTABLISHED MATURE MANUFACTURER READILY AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL RESOURCE SUPPORT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BUS RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS CONTRACT AND NON-CONTRACT LACMTA EMPLOYEES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: LACMTA DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 31 PROJECTS (39 ALIS) WHICH INCLUDES 16 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT/EXPANSION PROJECTS 11 OPERATING PROJECTS AND FOUR MOBILITY MANAGEMENT/CONTRACTED SERVICES/TRANSIT STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO IMPROVE MOBILITY FOR SENIORS (65+) AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (ANY AGE) BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND EXPANDING THE TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY OPTIONS AVAILABLE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDING WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE TRADITIONAL CAPITAL OTHER CAPITAL AND OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION VEHICLES MOBILITY MANAGEMENT TRANSIT STOP IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACTED SERVICES FUEL MAINTENANCE DIRECT LABOR AND OVERHEAD EXPENSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL ALLOW 23 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIES/NON-PROFITS REPLACE AGING VEHICLES EXPAND SERVICE WITH EXPANSION VEHICLES AND CONTINUE ENHANCE AND EXPAND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS THROUGH MOBILITY MANAGEMENT TRANSIT STOP IMPROVEMENTS AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECTS ARE PLANNED DESIGNED AND CARRIED OUT TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION. THE PROJECTS INCLUDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT EXCEED ADA REQUIREMENTS IMPROVE ACCESS TO FIXED-ROUTE SERVICES AND DECREASE RELIANCE ON ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES TO ASSIST SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND HELP PROVIDE AWARENESS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PUBLIC AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING 23 SUBRECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE TRADITIONAL CAPITAL OTHER CAPITAL AND/OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE:1) VALLEY VILLAGE 2) ALTAMED HEALTH SERVICES 3) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AGING AND DISABILITIES (AD) DEPARTMENT 4) PIH HEALTH FOUNDATION 5) CITY OF GLENDORA 6) CITY OF PASADENA 7) THE ADULT SKILLS CENTER 8) CITY OF GLENDALE 9) LOS ANGELES JEWISH HEALTH 10) CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE 11) DISABLED RESOURCES CENTER INC. 12) RANCHO RESEARCH INSTITUTE 13) THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND 14) POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 15) LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 16) VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES 17) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO 18) CITY OF WHITTIER 19) INSTITUTE FOR THE REDESIGN OF LEARNING 20) NEW HORIZONS 21) CITY OF MONROVIA 22) WESTSIDE PACIFIC VILLAGES 23) ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 29 PROJECTS (49 ALIS) BY 22 SUBRECIPIENTS WHICH INCLUDES 55 FLEET REPLACEMENT VEHICLES 6 FLEET EXPANSION VEHICLES BUS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MOBILITY MANAGEMENT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND 12 OPERATING PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND EXPANDING THE TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY OPTIONS AVAILABLE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDING WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE TRADITIONAL CAPITAL OTHER CAPITAL AND OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION VEHICLES MOBILITY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTED SERVICES FUEL MAINTENANCE DIRECT LABOR OVERHEAD EXPENSES AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL ALLOW THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIES/NON-PROFITS REPLACE AGING VEHICLES EXPAND SERVICE WITH EXPANSION VEHICLES AND CONTINUE ENHANCE AND EXPAND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS THROUGH MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECTS ARE PLANNED DESIGNED AND CARRIED OUT TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION. THE PROJECTS INCLUDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT EXCEED ADA REQUIREMENTS IMPROVE ACCESS TO FIXED-ROUTE SERVICES AND DECREASE RELIANCE ON ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES TO ASSIST SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND HELP PROVIDE AWARENESS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PUBLIC AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING 22 SUBRECIPIENTS RECEIVED TRADITIONAL CAPITAL OTHER CAPITAL AND/OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE:1) CITY OF SANTA MONICA; 2) LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT); 3) CITY OF GLENDORA; 4) LOS ANGELES JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGING; 5) ARTS AND SERVICES FOR DISABLED; 6) CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD; 7) POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PVTA); 8) LA COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO); 9) PATHPOINT; 10) CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE; 11) VALLEY VILLAGE; 12) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY/SPASTIC CHILDRENS FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES (UCPLA); 13) THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (WDACS); 14) THE ADULT SKILLS CENTER; 15) CITY OF PASADENA; 16) PEARL TRANSIT CORPORATION; 17) CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH; 18) INSTITUTE FOR THE REDESIGN OF LEARNING; 19) THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND; 20) CITY OF MONROVIA; 21) CITY OF WHITTIER; 22) ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (AVTA).

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 42 PROJECT ALIS WHICH INCLUDES 25 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT/EXPANSION PROJECTS NINE OPERATING PROJECTS FOUR EQUIPMENT/FACILITY PROJECTS AND FOUR MOBILITY MANAGEMENT PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE MOBILITY FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND EXPANDING THE TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY OPTIONS AVAILABLE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDING WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE TRADITIONAL CAPITAL OTHER CAPITAL AND OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT AND EXPANSION VEHICLES MOBILITY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTED SERVICES FUEL MAINTENANCE DIRECT LABOR AND OVERHEAD EXPENSES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FUNDING WILL ALLOW THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIES/NON-PROFITS REPLACE AGING VEHICLES EXPAND SERVICE WITH EXPANSION VEHICLES AND CONTINUE ENHANCE AND EXPAND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS THROUGH MOBILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECTS ARE PLANNED DESIGNED AND CARRIED OUT TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION. THE PROJECTS INCLUDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT EXCEED ADA REQUIREMENTS IMPROVE ACCESS TO FIXED-ROUTE SERVICES AND DECREASE RELIANCE ON ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES TO ASSIST SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND HELP PROVIDE AWARENESS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PUBLIC AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE FOLLOWING 24 SUBRECIPIENTS RECEIVED TRADITIONAL CAPITAL OTHER CAPITAL AND/OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE:1) VALLEY VILLAGE 2) ALTAMED HEALTH SERVICES 3) CITY OF PASADENA 4) LOS ANGELES JEWISH HEALTH 5) THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND 6) POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 7) LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 8) CITY OF WHITTIER 9) INSTITUTE FOR THE REDESIGN OF LEARNING 10) TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS 11) CITY OF AZUSA 12) LA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 13) CITY OF INGLEWOOD 14) SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COA 15) CITY OF BELL GARDENS 16) VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES 17) EL ARCA 18) POMONA VALLEY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES 19) GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL 20) LACMTA 21) DISABLED RESOURCES CENTER 22) RANCHO RESEARCH INSTITUTE 23) WESTSIDE PACIFIC VILLAGES 24) NEW HORIZONS

APPLICATION PURPOSE: GRANT AWARD WILL APPLY $2186396 OF CMAQ FUNDS TO REPLACEMENT 5 (FIVE) BUSES THAT HAVE MEET THEIR USEFUL LIFE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED WITH THIS GRANT AWARD INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) 35-FOOT BATTERY-ELECTRIC CLEAN FUEL VEHICLES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FIVE (5) NEW 35-FT. REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR GLENDALE BEELINE TRANSIT. REPLACING AGING BUSES WILL ENHANCE SERVICE RELIABILITY AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL TRANSIT SYSTEM OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE GLENDALE BEELINE TRANSIT WHO WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE EIGHT (8) LOCAL AND TWO (2) EXPRESS ROUTES WITHOUT ANY SERVICES INTERRUPTIONS OR DELAYS. TRANSIT RIDERS WILL BENEFIT AS THEY WILL CONTINUE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT HUBS AND CONNECTIONS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICES WITH NO SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR DELAYS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: ALL ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS GRANT WILL BE PERFORMED BY LACMTAS SUBRECIPIENT THE CITY OF GLENDALE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF A RFP AWARD OF A CONTRACT DELIVERY ACTIVITIES OVERSIGHT AND PROJECT CLOSE OUT BY 6/30/24.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE SECTION 5310 PROGRAM SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FOR METRO TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ADMINISTRATION PLANNING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ALL LA COUNTY SECTION 5310 SUBRECIPIENTS AND CONTINUE OVERSEEING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THEIR SOLICITED AND AWARDED SECTION 5310 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THESE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ALL ELIGIBLE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF SECTION 5310 PROGRAM SUPPORT STAFF AND CONTRACTED TECHNICAL SERVICES ACQUIRED FOR THE UPDATE TO THE LA COUNTY COORDINATED PLAN AND THE COMPLETION OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AUDITS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: METRO WILL CONTINUE TO OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 5310 FUNDED PROJECTS BY SUBRECIPIENTS AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GUIDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE 5310 SUBRECIPIENTS IN ANY CAPACITY AS A RESULT OF THE VARIOUS SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND AWARDS CONDUCTED BY METRO. METRO WILL CONTINUE TO OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 5310 FUNDED PROJECTS BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY SECTION 5310 SUBRECIPIENTS AND CONTINUE DEVELOPING AND RELEASING NEW SECTION 5310 SOLICITATIONS EVERY 2-3 YEARS TO ENSURE NEW AND/OR EXPANDED SECTION 5310 PROJECTS CONTINUE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. METRO WILL CONTINUE TO CONDUCT TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS PERFORM ALL OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES PROVIDE TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE AND ATTEND ANY NECESSARY MEETINGS WITH THE SUBRECIPIENTS. METRO STAFF WILL ATTEND ANY TRAINING MADE AVAILABLE BY FTA IN ORDER TO UPDATE EXISTING KNOWLEDGE OF THE SECTION 5310 PROGRAM AND IN TURN COMMUNICATE THIS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBRECIPIENTS. METRO WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE SUBRECIPIENTS TO COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED REPORTING FOR THE PROGRAM.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: METRO WILL PROVIDE SECTION 5310 PROGRAM SUPPORT TO OVER 60 SECTION 5310 SUBRECIPIENT AGENCIES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THROUGH THIS SUPPORT METROS SUBRECIPIENT AGENCIES WILL BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT THEIR FEDERALLY COMPLIANT PROJECTS TO ASSIST HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: WE DO NOT INTEND TO AWARD FUNDS TO A SUBRECIPIENT

THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021 (CRRSAA) FUNDING APPORTIONED TO THE SECTION 5310 PROGRAM FOR THE LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH/ANAHEIM UZA#60020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1254817.THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) ACTING AS THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT OF SECTION 5310 FUNDS ALLOCATED TO LARGE URBANIZED AREAS (UZAS) IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITHIN LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (UZA 60020) LANCASTER-PALMDALE (UZA 63510) AND SANTA CLARITA (UZA 60020) SUBMITS THIS APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF ITS SECTION 5310 SUBRECIPIENTS. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF THE REQUEST:FEDERAL FUNDS: FY21 5310 FUNDS (CRRSAA FUNDING) FROM LA/LB/ANA UZA#60020: $1254817NON USDOT MATCH: $0TOTAL PROJECT COST: $1254817CONSISTENT WITH THE CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021 (CRRSAA) THESE FUNDS ARE OBLIGATED AT 100% FEDERAL SHARE.PROJECTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE IN THE FTIP AS THEY DO NOT INVOLVE SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES TO THE FUNCTION LOCATION OR CAPACITY OF THE ASSETS INVOLVED.PURPOSE:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE $1254817 IN SECTION 5310 CRRSAA FUNDS FOR THE LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH/ANAHEIM UZA #60020 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SIX OPERATING PROJECTS (SIX ALIS) FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 20 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 30 2025. THE FUNDING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SUBALLOCATION IDENTIFIED IN THE SPLIT LETTER DATED JUNE 7 2021 AND ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO OFFSET SOME OF THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS ELIGIBLE OPERATIONS BY SUPPORTING OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING PAYROLL EXPENSES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SECTION 5310 PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:THE FUNDS WILL COVER OPERATING EXPENSES TO IMPLEMENT EXPAND MAINTAIN AND REIMBURSE FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND PURCHASE AND/OR REIMBURSE FOR PPE SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:THE CRRSAA SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS WILL SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDING PAYROLL EXPENSES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SECTION 5310 PROGRAM INCURRED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 20 2020. THE FUNDS WILL HELP ENSURE THAT SAFE TRANSIT SERVICES REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR RIDERS TRAVELING TO JOBS HEALTH CARE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES AS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CONTINUE TO FACE CHALLENGES DUE TO COVID-19 AND ITS LASTING IMPACTS TO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:THE PROJECTS ARE PLANNED DESIGNED AND CARRIED OUT TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION. THE OPERATING PROJECTS INCLUDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT EXCEED ADA REQUIREMENTS IMPROVE ACCESS TO FIXED-ROUTE SERVICES AND DECREASE RELIANCE ON ADA COMPLEMENTARY PARATRANSIT SERVICE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES TO ASSIST SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES HELP PROVIDE AWARENESS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PUBLIC AND ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE COVID-19 SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES:THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) SUBRECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO IMPLEMENT AND/OR EXPAND SERVICES:1.FAME ASSISTANCE CORPORATION: IMPLEMENT A NEW FREE AND SAFE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 2.LOS ANGELES JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGING: INCREASE DRIVER CAPACITY BY ADDING THREE (3) FULL-TIME DRIVERS AND PURCHASING PPE SUPPLIES FOR TWO (2) YEARS.3.POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PVTA): INCREASE TRANSPORTATION ACCESS BY FUNDING ONE (1) FTE TRAVEL TRAINER FOR THREE (3) YEARS.4.CITY OF EL MONTE: REINSTATE AND EXPAND A TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR SENIORS/DISABLED FOR TWO (2) YEARS.5.LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGING COMMUNITY SERVICES (WDACS): ADMINISTER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THREE (3) YEARS.6.WESTSIDE PACIFIC VILLAGES: COORDINATION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND TO CONTINUE THOSE SERVICES.A COPY OF THIS APPLICATION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 12372. METRO CERTIFIES THAT THE SECTION 5310 FUNDS WERE FAIRLY AND EQUITABLY ALLOCATED TO ELIGIBLE SUB-RECIPIENTS. METRO CERTIFIES THAT ALL PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR SECTION 5310 FUNDING ARE INCLUDED IN THE LOCALLY DEVELOPED 2021-2024 COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (COORDINATED PLAN) THAT WAS DEVELOPED AND APPROVED (JUNE 24 2021) THROUGH A PROCESS THAT INCLUDED PARTICIPATION FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT TRANSPORTATION AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS AND BY SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.METRO AGREES THAT IF IT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) OR THROUGH A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY THROUGH THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT A DIFFERENT FEDERAL AGENCY OR INSURANCE PROCEEDS FOR ANY PORTION OF A PROJECT ACTIVITY APPROVED FOR FTA FUNDING UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO FTA AND REIMBURSE FTA FOR ANY FEDERAL SHARE THAT DUPLICATES FUNDING PROVIDED BY FEMA ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY OR AN INSURANCE COMPANY.

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APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE TRAVEL REWARD RESEARCH PILOT PROJECT WILL SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACCELERATING INNOVATIVE MOBILITY (AIM) INITIATIVE BY DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PILOT TO IDENTIFY THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE INCENTIVE TO SHIFT A SINGLE-OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (SOV) TRIP TO TRANSIT OR ANOTHER NON-SOV MODE (SHARED RIDE-HAIL CARPOOL VANPOOL WALK BIKE AND TELECOMMUTE) AND UNDERSTAND THE BEST WAY TO STRUCTURE DELIVER AND TIME INCENTIVES TO GET THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI).; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: *THE PILOT WILL SUPPORT FARE INTEGRATION BETWEEN METROS TRANSIT ACCESS PASS (TAP) PROGRAM AND WITH PRIVATE MOBILITY PROVIDERS. * DEPLOY PILOTS THAT LEVERAGE BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS APPLIED RESEARCH AND PRIVATE SECTOR TECHNOLOGY MOBILITY PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY AND TEST THE MOST EFFECTIVE INCENTIVES TO PERSUADE TRAVELERS TO SKIP DRIVING ALONE AND INSTEAD CHOOSE TRANSIT RIDESHARING WALKING BICYCLING OR TELECOMMUTING. *DEPLOYMENT OF INTERVENTION AND INCENTIVE PILOTS THAT LEVERAGE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THESE IRRATIONALITIES AS WELL OTHER BEHAVIORAL PRINCIPLES TO DEVELOP AND TEST FINANCIAL OR PROGRAMMATIC INCENTIVES THAT WILL WORK WITH TO TEST THE CONSTRAINTS OF HUMAN BIASES AND IRRATIONALITIES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: A. FINANCIAL REWARDS FOR TAKING TRANSIT SHARED RIDE-HAIL RIDES OR PEER-TO-PEER CARPOOLING B. PERSONALIZED TRIP PLANNING / FRESH STARTS C. WORK FROM HOME/ TELECOMMUTE D. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION *EVALUATION REPORTING AND SHARING LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE PROJECT THROUGH WORKSHOPS CONFERENCES AND PEER EXCHANGES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE GOAL OF THE TRAVEL REWARDS RESEARCH PILOT PROJECT IS TO SPUR RECOVERY FROM LOSSES IN RIDERSHIP DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY LOOKING TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE BACK TO PUBLIC TRANSIT BY INCENTIVIZING FORMS OF MOBILITY OTHER THAN DRIVING ALONE. IT ALSO SEEKS TO ENGAGE LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS LIKE LARGE EMPLOYERS TO TEST NEW WAYS OF ENCOURAGING AND NUDGING LA COUNTY RESIDENTS TOWARDS THE LA METRO VISION 2028 GOAL OF DOUBLING NON-SOV TRIPS BY 2028.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BUS AND RAIL RIDERS INCLUDING SENIORS PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES LOW-INCOME AND TRANSIT DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND OTHER PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCIES; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

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APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS BUDGET REVISION IS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE FROM 12/31/2018 TO 6/30/2028 FOR PROJECT COMPLETION AND GRANT CLOSE-OUT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE TWO REMAINING NEW FREEDOM GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS. ONE PROJECT INVOLVES THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT WHILE THE OTHER CONTINUES TO PROVIDE NEW FREEDOM-RELATED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH UTILIZATION INCREASING EACH QUARTER. THIS EXTENSION WILL ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE REMAINING REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT. THE FINAL MILESTONE DATE WILL BE UPDATED TO 6/30/2028 IN THE NEXT MILESTONE PROGRESS REPORT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: ASSIST WITH THE PROCUREMENT EFFORT TO PURCHASE THE PROJECT EQUIPMENT AND FINALIZE PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT AND CLOSE-OUT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES RESIDING IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY INCLUDING THE CITIES OF AZUSA CLAREMONT COVINA DIAMOND BAR GLENDORA LA VERNE POMONA SAN DIMAS WALNUT AND WEST COVINA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE REMAINING SUBRECIPIENTS ARE AGINGNEXT AND THE POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PVTA).

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS BUDGET REVISION IS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE FROM 12/31/2018 TO 6/30/2028 FOR PROJECT COMPLETION AND FOR GRANT CLOSE-OUT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE TWO REMAINING JARC GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS WHICH INVOLVES THE PROCUREMENT OF ONE ELECTRIC BUS SCHEDULED TO BE ORDERED THIS YEAR AND THE INTEGRATED MOBILITY HUBS PROJECT A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN METRO AND THE CITY OF LONG BEACH. THIS PROJECT IS ALSO FUNDED WITH CA-37-X100 FUNDS. THIS EXTENSION WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME TO ENSURE FEDERALLY COMPLIANT PROCUREMENT REVIEW PROCESS INSPECTIONS REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROJECT CLOSE-OUT. THE FINAL MILESTONE DATE WILL BE UPDATED TO 6/30/2028 IN THE NEXT MILESTONE PROGRESS REPORT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE ONE ELECTRIC VEHICLE WILL BE USED IN THE REVERSE COMMUTE SERVICE FROM DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES TO EL SEGUNDO WHICH PROVIDES SERVICE FROM EL SEGUNDO TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES. IMPLEMENT INTEGRATED MOBILITY HUBS THAT LINK INDIVIDUALS FROM TRANSIT TO EMPLOYMENT CENTERS AND OTHER JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE DEMAND-BASED SERVICES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: LOW-INCOME-ELIGIBLE RIDERS OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY/LANCASTER AND ALL THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELIGIBLE RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE REMAINING SUBRECIPIENTS INCLUDE METRO CITY OF LOS ANGELES - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) AND THE CITY OF LONG BEACH.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS BUDGET REVISION IS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE FROM 10/31/2015 TO 10/31/2028 FOR PROJECT COMPLETION AND GRANT CLOSE-OUT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE WILL ALLOW METRO STAFF TO CONTINUE ADMINISTERING AND SUPPORTING THE REMAINING JARC PASS-THROUGH GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING ONGOING PROGRAM TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROJECT PERFORMANCE MONITORING COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT AND MAINTENANCE SITE VISITS UNTIL ALL PROJECTS ARE COMPLETED. THE FINAL MILESTONE DATE WILL BE UPDATED TO 10/31/2028 IN THE NEXT MILESTONE PROGRESS REPORT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE WILL ALLOW METRO TO ASSIST THE REMAINING SUBRECIPIENTS INCLUDING METRO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) AND THE CITY OF LONG BEACH IN COMPLETING AND CLOSING OUT THEIR PROJECTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: LOW-INCOME-ELIGIBLE RIDERS OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY/LANCASTER AND ALL THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELIGIBLE RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE REMAINING SUBRECIPIENTS INCLUDE METRO LADOT AND THE CITY OF LONG BEACH.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS BUDGET REVISION IS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE FROM 12/31/2018 TO 6/30/2027 FOR PROJECT COMPLETION AND GRANT CLOSE-OUT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF THE LAST REMAINING NEW FREEDOM GRANT FUNDED PROJECT WHICH PROVIDES ON-DEMAND SERVICE UTILIZING THE UBER PLATFORM. THE PROJECT IS ONGOING AND THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE SERVICE. THIS EXTENSION WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE REMAINING REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROJECT CLOSE-OUT. THE FINAL MILESTONE DATE WILL BE UPDATED TO 6/30/2027 IN THE NEXT MILESTONE PROGRESS REPORT; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ON-DEMAND SERVICE UTILIZING THE UBER PLATFORM. THE PROJECT IS ONGOING AND THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE SERVICE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OF THE ANTELOPE VALLEY/LANCASTER AND ALL LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELIGIBLE RIDERS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE REMAINING SUBRECIPIENT IS THE POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PVTA).

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS BUDGET REVISION IS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE FROM 12/31/2017 TO 10/31/2025 FOR PROJECT COMPLETION AND GRANT CLOSE-OUT.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THE PROJECT COMPLETION OF THE LAST REMAINING NEW FREEDOM PROJECT ON THIS GRANT WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. THIS EXTENSION WILL PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE REMAINING REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROJECT CLOSE-OUT. THE FINAL MILESTONE DATE WILL BE UPDATED TO 10/31/2025 IN THE NEXT MILESTONE PROGRESS REPORT.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: FINALIZE THE SUBRECIPIENTS VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DOOR-THROUGH-DOOR TRANSPORTATION UTILIZING THEIR OWN VEHICLES. THIS EXTENSION WILL ALLOW FOR MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROJECT CLOSE-OUT.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DISABLED RESIDENTS OF THE POMONA VALLEY CITIES OF CLAREMONT LA VERNE POMONA AND SAN DIMAS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE REMAINING SUBRECIPIENT IS AGINGNEXT.

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE REMAINING PROJECT ON THIS GRANT AS OF MARCH 2025 IS THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDOS INSTALLATION OF EIGHT BUS SHELTERS AT SPECIFIC FIXED-ROUTE BUS STOPS WITHIN THE CITY.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE WORK INCLUDES THE REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE SIDEWALKS TO ENSURE ADA COMPLIANCE DRIVE APPROACHES AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS; AC PAVEMENT SECTIONS ADJUSTMENT TO GRADE OF WATER METER BOXES AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL/STREETLIGHTING BOXES; REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF BUS BENCHES ROOT PRUNING INSTALLATION OF BUS SHELTERS AND BUS BENCHES AND MISCELLANEOUS APPURTENANT WORK.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE BUS SHELTERS WILL PROVIDE SHADE FOR WAITING PASSENGERS AND THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS WILL ENSURE SAFE AND EASY MOVEMENT BY PEDESTRIANS INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: EVERYONE WHO USES THE BUS SYSTEM IN THE CITY PEDESTRIANS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE CITY DEVELOPED THE SPECS AND DRAWINGS DID AN FTA-COMPLIANT COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION AND ISSUED THE CONTRACT. THEY WILL OVERSEE THE PROJECT THROUGH FRUITION AND COLLABORATE WITH METRO TO ENSURE CONTINUING CONTROL OF ALL FTA ASSETS.