Metro Light Rail Transit and Washington/Flower Improvements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010184
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(LSCMTA)
Document Title
Metro Light Rail Transit and Washington/Flower Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/8/2026
Document Description
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is proposing transit and multimodal improvements (Project) within the Washington Boulevard/Flower Street area of downtown Los Angeles. These improvements will enhance safety and customer service.
Contact Information
Name
Meghna Khanna
Agency Name
Los Angeles Couty Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Title
Deputy Executive Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Located within downtown Los Angeles, the Project focuses on Washington Boulevard/Flower Street, where the Metro A and E light rail transit lines merge into one set of tracks
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 - Existing Facilities Class 1 (c)
Reasons for Exemption
Because the Project is intended to enhance safety, accessibility, and multimodal connectivity, and involves minor upgrades to existing transportation infrastructure within the public ROW, with no expansion of current use, it qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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