Proposed SGV Forward Transit Project

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) – in partnership with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) – has completed a multi-year transit feasibility study that shaped a new plan to improve mobility in the San Gabriel Valley. The current phase, known as SGV Forward, will focus on delivering improvements along key corridors through new bus lanes, improved traffic signals, and upgraded bus stops. The goal of this effort is to implement these improvements prior to the 2028 Olympic Games, with the intent of assessing and refining these improvements in the future to a full service bus rapid transit (BRT).

Bus Rapid Transit segments are proposed in Monterey Park on Atlantic Blvd. from W. 1st Street to Garvey Ave. and on Garvey Ave. from Atlantic Blvd. to New Ave. 

Currently, the Monterey Park City Council has created an ad hoc subcommittee along with members of the Rosemead, El Monte and South El Monte City Councils, to discuss the feasibility of the proposed improvements before any approvals. View the April 2026 Subcommittee Presentation. 

The Subcommittee will next meet on Monday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Garvey Community Center at 9108 Garvey Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770. Member of the public are welcome to attend.

For more information, including studies, maps, and FAQs, please visit the SGV Forward webpage at https://www.sgvcog.org/sgvforward.