LA Metro Expands Rider Amenities Across Network

Metro installs Throne-brand restrooms at 8 LA stations, bringing system total to 44

Metro Adds Restrooms at 8 LA Stations

Metro's adding eight new public restrooms across its Los Angeles station network this month, transit officials said. The Throne-brand facilities opened at five stations in February and will expand to three more locations soon, according to the agency. Officials didn't specify exact completion dates for the remaining installations.

Expansion Addresses Long-Standing Rider Need

The restroom additions are part of Metro's broader effort to improve passenger amenities across its rail system, according to transit officials. Public restrooms have been a frequent request from riders who spend extended time traveling through the network. The expansion will bring Metro's total to 44 stations with restroom facilities, though officials didn't say how many stations in the system currently lack such amenities. Transit agencies nationwide have increasingly prioritized restroom access as essential infrastructure for encouraging ridership and supporting longer trips.

Five Stations Already Operational

Metro opened Throne restrooms at five stations earlier this month, officials confirmed. The facilities are now available at Balboa Station on the G Line, Cesar Chavez Pavilion at Union Station, Florence Station on the A Line, and Mariachi Plaza Station on the E Line. Officials said these locations were selected based on ridership patterns and station traffic, though specific ridership data for these stations wasn't provided. The agency didn't release cost figures for the installations or details about maintenance plans.

Three More Locations in Development

Three additional stations will receive Throne restrooms in coming weeks, transit officials said. The upcoming installations include Avalon/105 Station on the C Line, Downtown Inglewood Station on the K Line, and Hollywood/Western Station on the B Line. Officials also mentioned Westwood/Rancho Park Station on the E Line as part of the expansion. A specific timeline for when these facilities will open wasn't provided.

Riders Can Access New Facilities Now

Passengers traveling through the five stations with completed installations can use the new restrooms immediately, officials said. The facilities are designed to be accessible and maintained regularly, though specific hours of operation weren't announced. Metro didn't say whether the restrooms require fare payment to access or are available to the general public. Riders can check Moovit for real-time service information and station details as they plan trips through stations with the new amenities.