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Metro Liner (Los Angeles County)

Metro Busway
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Overview
Locale Los Angeles County, California
Transit type Bus rapid transit
Number of lines 2
Number of stations 29
Daily ridership 42,334 (average weekday, May 2016)
Weekly ridership 42,334 (average weekday, May 2016)
Operation
Began operation 2005
Operator(s) Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Technical
System length 60 mi (96.6 km)
System map

System Map as of Spring 2012.


System Map as of Spring 2012.

Metro Busway (previously known as Metro Liner and Metro Transitway), is a system of limited-stop bus services with bus rapid transit (BRT) features that operate primarily along exclusive or semi-exclusive roadways known locally as a "busway" or "transitway." There are currently two lines in the system, the Orange Line in the San Fernando Valley, and the Silver Line between El Monte, Downtown Los Angeles and San Pedro. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) operates the system.

The first route to open was the Orange Line, a BRT service which began operating on October 29, 2005, and runs along the exclusive Orange Line Busway. The Silver Line, a freeway express route which began operating on December 13, 2009, and runs along the pre-existing Harbor Transitway & El Monte Busway.

Metro Busway routes are designed to mimic Metro Rail services, in both the vehicle's design and their operation. Buses on both lines use a silver livery (similar to the one used on Metro Rail), passengers can board at any door, and vehicles receive priority at intersections. Like Metro Rail, Metro Busway operates on a proof-of-payment system, and passengers who have a fare product loaded onto a TAP card can board from any door. TAP cards can be purchased at ticket vending machines (TVMs) located at most stations.


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