Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Orange Line Update San Fernando Valley Sector Council July 5, 2006 Item 8
2 Orange Line Update Metro Orange Line continues to be a great success! –Ridership remains high –16,100 Daily in January –17,636 Daily in February –18,242 Daily in March –18,700 Daily in April –21,828 Daily in May
3 Orange Line Update Current focus on: –Photo enforcement on schedule for summer : Tujunga, Oxnard/Buffalo, Woodman in June Kester, Woodley, Reseda, Sepulveda, Balboa, and White Oak in July Mason, Desoto, Lindley in August –Continued safety education and enforcement –Status of Canoga Park Station/Park and Ride
4 Observed Near Misses11/04/05 Thru 6/25/06
5 May Accidents / 100,000 Hub Miles (Silver is May estimated, blue is estimated Year-to-Date).
6 Daily Park and Ride Use as of 6/26/06
7 Orange Line Update -- Summary Numbers are high Passengers are happy Accidents are low Near miss incidents are declining Safety is 1 st priority Questions?