LA Metro Resumes Limited Bus Service to Malibu, Santa Monica

L.A. Metro is set to partially restore service on Line 134, connecting Malibu and Santa Monica, starting February 28, after a suspension due to the Palisades Fire and subsequent mudslides. The modified route will include stops at Malibu Pier, Cross Creek Road, Civic Center Way, and Malibu Canyon Road, but will not open doors in a 10-mile work zone along Pacific Coast Highway where safety measures are in place. Metro officials emphasize that the service will not operate as usual, with delays expected due to ongoing roadwork limiting traffic to one lane in each direction. Local leaders, including Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart and L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, have highlighted the importance of restoring transit access as a critical step in community recovery. Additionally, Metro is modifying fare programs to assist wildfire victims. Passengers should be aware that no service will be provided within the work zone, and courtesy stops will not be available.