Residents and business owners in the Eagle Rock neighbourhood of Los Angeles have objected to LA Metro's plans for a new 19-mile bus route, warning it could damage local businesses and increase traffic congestion. The route is one of 28 transportation projects being developed ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, intended to help spectators reach competition venues by public transport rather than car, but locals say preparations already under way are causing disruption before construction has properly begun.

The $267 million (£211 million) east-west rapid bus line will link North Hollywood and Pasadena via Burbank, Glendale and Eagle Rock, with three stops planned along Colorado Boulevard, a historic stretch of Route 66 and site of the Tournament of Roses Parade. Ground was broken in April 2026, and residents report around 500 parking spaces are set to be affected, with some already blocked off and painted red. Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce secretary Ursula Brown said the changes could "kill" businesses along the boulevard and criticised the lack of adequate bus stops for elderly or disabled residents, while local councilwoman Ysabel Jurado said she was pressing Metro and transport officials to respond to community concerns.