The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is launching DASH Pacoima. The new route will provide convenient and sustainable transportation for the Pacoima community, connecting residents to essential destinations such as grocery stores, schools, workplaces, parks, and major transit hubs, including Metro bus and rail lines and the existing DASH Panorama City route.

“With this brand new route, residents will now have access to a more reliable, cleaner and sustainable all-electric local bus service that also promotes greater access for all to visit the San Fernando Valley in the coming years,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “The new DASH Pacoima route represents our continued investments in the San Fernando Valley for healthy and climate resilient infrastructure.”

DASH Pacoima

DASH Pacoima was made possible through a partnership with Greening Together Collaborative and Pacoima Beautiful, underscoring a shared commitment to bringing cleaner, more efficient transportation options to the neighborhood. The route is part of a broader effort to improve transit access while promoting environmental sustainability in the region.

“This is an exciting moment for Pacoima and for LADOT,” said LADOT GM Laura Rubio-Cornejo. “This new DASH route will provide a key connection to neighborhood amenities and our wider transportation network that is accessible and affordable. It is just one more example of our commitment to investing in our communities and ensuring that all Angelenos have access to safe and reliable transportation.”

DASH Pacoima will be fully served by battery-electric buses, a major step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in the neighborhood. 

A joint application to the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) grant program funded the purchase of 14 battery-electric buses and the installation of new charging infrastructure at LADOT’s North Region Bus Yard, ensuring that Pacoima residents benefit from a cleaner and greener transit option.

Route & Service Details

DASH Pacoima will offer bidirectional service, operating in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, making it easier for riders to reach their destinations quickly and efficiently.

DASH remains one of the most affordable transit options in Los Angeles, with fares at just $0.50 with cash and $0.35 with a TAP Card.

All buses are ADA-compliant, featuring ramps, priority seating, and designated spaces for mobility devices to ensure accessibility for all riders.

LADOT is encouraging residents to take advantage of DASH Pacoima’s affordable, clean, and efficient service. As Los Angeles moves toward a more sustainable transportation future, DASH Pacoima represents a significant step in ensuring equitable access to transit while reducing the city’s carbon footprint, according to LADOT.