On September 19, 2025, Metro Planning and Programming Committee approved $85.5 million for 16 grants to cities for walk and bike projects. The Metro Active Transport, Transit and First/Last Mile program (MAT Program) grants are funded through Measure M sales tax revenue. The MAT grants still have to be approved by the full Metro board next week.
Metro awarded the first round of MAT grants in 2021. This is the second cycle. Metro staff emphasized that many of these projects are on an expedited timeline, as they are planned to serve mobility needs during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games.
Included is the Culver City project, Better Overland – Phase Two $5,557,600 – Protected bike lane, curb extensions, protected intersections, upgraded crosswalks, ADA ramps, pedestrian signals and push buttons, wayfinding, pedestrian-level lighting.
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