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LA Metro’s ultimatum: no extra buses for LA28 if federal funding isn’t imminently secured

LA Metro's ultimatum: no extra buses for LA28 if federal funding isn't imminently secured Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/17/2026. 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Metro's enhanced bus service is seen as the cornerstone of L.A.'s strategy to get people around the region during the summer of 2028.

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LA Metro's ultimatum: no extra buses for LA28 if federal funding isn't imminently secured Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/17/2026.

06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Metro's enhanced bus service is seen as the cornerstone of L.A.'s strategy to get people around the region during the summer of 2028.

LA Metro has spent years pleading for the federal government to issue $2 billion to support...

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LA Metro's ultimatum: no extra buses for LA28 if federal funding isn't imminently secured Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/17/2026. 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Metro's enhanced bus service is seen as the cornerstone of L.A.'s strategy to get people around the region during the summer of 2028. LA Metro has spent years pleading for the federal government to issue $2 billion to support...

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