Welcoming our 4th Metro Youth Council! 

Metro is proud to announce the launch of the fourth cohort of the Metro Youth Council, an initiative introduced by CEO Stephanie Wiggins in 2021.  

This dynamic group of young leaders – ranging in ages from ages 14 to 17 — represents the nine sub-districts of Los Angeles County. Throughout their one-year term, council members will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to Metro’s ongoing projects, offering invaluable input to enhance our region’s transportation system for all Angelenos. 

Each year, the Youth Council has played a pivotal role in shaping Metro’s programs and initiatives. The 2024 cohort created and launched the Youth Destination Guide, an online resource showcasing how to use transit to reach their favorite community spots and offering their peers an opportunity to highlight places of interest.  

Previous cohorts have provided invaluable feedback that influenced updates to the Transit Watch 3.0 App, Metro Micro fares and the agency’s Customer Experience Plan and Survey. They also advocated for the continuation of the GoPass program—submitting letters of support to the Metro Board of Directors or this initiative, which offers free rides on Metro and partner transit agencies to in L.A. County students at participating schools . 

This year promises to be exciting for the Youth Council, as they will actively engage in rail line openings and contribute to impactful projects and programs in preparation for  for some of the big events coming to our region, including the World Cup and the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. In the fall, the Youth Council will lead in planning and hosting the Metro Youth Summit, an inspiring event organized by youth for youth that showcases their achievements. The event also provides an opportunity for peers to apply for the 2026 Council. 

This past Saturday, Metro Board Chair Janice Hahn and CEO Stephanie Wiggins announced the members of the fourth Youth Council. They are: 

• Natalie C, Palmdale  

• Alicia C, Huntington Park  

• Hana C, Los Angeles  

• Michelle E, Pacoima  

• Nancy H, San Dimas  

• Karyme P, Los Angeles.  

• Eric H, Santa Clarita  

• Elyan J, Paramount  

• Keanu L, Calabasas  

• Sean L, Koreatown  

• Mason L, Montebello  

• Anya M, Atwater Village  

• Aaron M, La Crescenta   

• Cloud C, Altadena 

• Vivían N, South Los Angeles  

• Elara O, South Bay   

• Matthew O, Los Angeles  

• Clara R, Culver City  

• Jose R, Montebello   

• Ella SF, Long Beach   

• Jonathan S, Los Angeles   

• Rowan S, Claremont  

• Sidy T, Inglewood  

• Hannah Y, Valley Village   

• Margaret Y, Carson  

Congratulations to the newest Youth Council! 

To learn more about the Metro Youth Council visit metro.net/youthcouncil.