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The California State Legislature signed a bill creating the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority on the 1st of February 1993. This legislation dissolved two rival agencies to unify transportation management across the county.
The agency employs 10,290 people making it one of the region's largest employers. These staff members oversee over 2,000 peak hour buses and manage all rail lines throughout the county.
The base fare for all services including local buses and rail stands at $1.75 as of recent data. Daily and weekly fare caps introduced in July 2023 automatically ensure passengers pay the lowest possible rate after reaching certain thresholds.
Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins oversees day-to-day operations for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She manages a joint powers authority governed by a board of fourteen members representing various regional interests.
Completion of Section 1 of the D Line Extension is expected by 2026 for this first phase. This section added three new subway stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega with construction beginning in 2014.