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Montebello Bus Lines SRTP for FY27–29 adopted; city moves toward hydrogen and mobility hubs

City Council of the City of Montebello · January 29, 2026

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Summary

Council adopted a three-year Short-Range Transit Plan for FY 2027–29 that highlights Montebello Bus Lines' transition to zero-emission buses (hydrogen fuel-cell purchases), a bus-stop improvement program and a mobility-hub feasibility study along key commercial corridors.

The City Council unanimously adopted Montebello Bus Lines' short-range transit plan for fiscal years 2027–29 after staff presented accomplishments, funding sources and a program of near-term projects.

Staff said MBL operates 49 revenue vehicles across seven local routes and one express route, serving about 15 neighboring cities. Funding sources include LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority formula funds, state programs such as the Transportation Development Act and Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, and federal FTA grants (including 5307 and 5339). The presentation highlighted three hydrogen fuel-cell buses already procured as part of a long-term transition to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040 and noted pilot and temporary refueling solutions as the department seeks a permanent hydrogen refueling station.

Planned projects in the SRTP include a citywide bus-stop improvement program to upgrade shelters, signage and amenities; a mobility-hub feasibility study on Beverly, Whittier and Washington corridors to evaluate centralized transfer and first-mile/last-mile connections; and service standards work to reduce headways and improve rider and operator experience.

Council members praised the hydrogen buses, the outreach that secured regional funding, and the bus-stop improvements. The council voted unanimously to adopt the SRTP; staff and analysts will continue procurement for refueling and bus-stop upgrades and return with details as projects progress.