LA Metro to Partially Restore Bus Services in Malibu and Santa Monica

Partial Restoration of Bus Services

LA Metro bus line 134, which was shut down due to the January wildfires, will partially resume service starting Friday. The route will serve stops on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at the Malibu Pier, Cross Creek Road, Civic Center Way, and Malibu Canyon Road between Malibu and Trancas Canyon. Additionally, the route will serve stops in Santa Monica between the downtown Santa Monica E Line Station and Ocean/Colorado avenues.

Limited Service Due to Ongoing Roadwork

However, the buses will not service any bus stops within the 10-mile work zone between PCH/Temescal Canyon Road and PCH/Rambla Vista, near Carbon Beach Terrace checkpoint. This is due to ongoing roadwork to restore PCH, which was damaged by the January wildfires. Despite the partial restoration, delays are expected due to traffic restrictions, with only one lane of travel in each direction and a 25 mph speed limit in the work zone.

Official Statements

LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who represents the Malibu and Pacific Palisades areas, described the partial restoration as a "crucial step" toward supporting residents and commuters who depend on this bus route.

"We are doing everything we can to safely serve this critical need; however, this is not yet operations as usual," Horvath said in a statement. "We are committed to restoring essential connectivity and getting back to normal service as quickly as recovery conditions allow."

Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart added, "The modified service strikes a careful balance of safety and ensuring residents, workers, and business patrons have a safe and reliable way to travel through the area."

County and City Officials’ Plans

County and city officials closed PCH as a result of the January wildfires. Following recent heavy rains, workers are continuing to restore the stretch of road from fire debris and mudslides. LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins stated, "January’s wildfires devastated the L.A. area and disrupted the connectivity of communities in and around the fire zones, which makes this partial restoration of service an important part of the recovery."

LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn emphasized, "It is important that as we recover from these fires that we get this service back up and running as soon as possible for our riders that need it."

Conclusion

The partial restoration of bus services is a crucial step in supporting the communities affected by the January wildfires. As recovery efforts continue, LA Metro and local officials will continue to monitor the situation and adjust schedules as necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When will the bus service be restored?
  • Service will be partially restored starting Friday.
• What areas will be served by the bus route?
  • The route will serve stops on PCH in Malibu and Santa Monica, as well as the downtown Santa Monica E Line Station and Ocean/Colorado avenues.
• Will there be service to bus stops within the work zone?
  • No, the buses will not service any bus stops within the 10-mile work zone between PCH/Temescal Canyon Road and PCH/Rambla Vista, near Carbon Beach Terrace checkpoint.
• Will there be any disruptions due to roadwork?
  • Yes, delays are expected due to traffic restrictions, with only one lane of travel in each direction and a 25 mph speed limit in the work zone.