Advocating for a World-Class Transit System
Investing in a modern transportation network will make our region more economically competitive while enhancing quality of life.
In Los Angeles…
Commuters spend 81 hours, the equivalent of two work weeks, in traffic every year
There are over 105 miles of Metro rail in L.A., with more under construction.
People are 30% more likely to use transit if they live close to transit stations or stops.
Los Angeles is truly the nation’s next mass-transit city.
We’ve undergone a remarkable and under-appreciated shift to a more 21st century transit system thanks to two ballot measures strongly supported by the LABC – Measure R passed in 2008, which brought us the “subway to the sea” connecting downtown to the westside and Measure M passed in 2016, which invests $120 billion to sustain Measure R’s momentum.
Investing in a modern transportation network makes our region more economically competitive. It enhances our attractiveness to employers looking to expand or relocate, while improving the quality of life for all Angelenos and bringing L.A. in line with other global cities.
The LABC strongly advocates for policies that incentivize new, affordable housing near jobs and efficient transit.
Our Achievements
Released “Housing Pays: Capturing the Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Increased Housing Production for the City of L.A.”
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September 2017
March 2017
Released “The Affordable Housing Crisis in Los Angeles: Impacts to LA’s Fastest Growing Companies,” in partnership with USC
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Measure M is approved with the active support of LABC
November 2016
November 2008
Measure R is approved with the active support of LABC
News from the labc
LA On Track To Cut Emissions By 45 Percent, Mayor Says
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LA experienced an 11 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2016 thanks, in, large part, to a switch from coal-powered energy.
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Measure M: Critical For LA’s Economic Future
Mary Leslie President, Los Angeles Business Council Significant investments in new housing and an accelerated expansion of our relatively nascent public transit system are crucial to the Los Angeles of the future. Without such investments, we can expect to encounter...
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‘Build Better LA’ Initiative: Right Idea, Wrong Approach
Mary LesliePresident, Los Angeles Business Council Over the last several months our leadership and membership have reviewed the Build Better LA proposal to craft a position only after we did our due diligence. While we agree with the need to make citywide improvements...
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2019 Mayoral Housing Transportation and Jobs Summit
Friday, November 22 | 8:00 am - 2:30 pm | UCLA Luskin Conference Center
Join us for a discussion with three of California's most prominent mayors about the mounting affordable housing and congestion crisis and their effect on businesses and employment in the L.A. region.