throughout six counties. During fiscal year 2011-2012, the agency provided 11.9 million passenger trips.
Metrolink's governing body, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), was formed in 1991 as
a Joint Powers Authority that was tasked with addressing the need for increased mobility and reducing traffic
congestion in the region. The SCRRA is made up of five major transportation agencies that, together, govern
Metrolink via an 11-member Board of Directors: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(Metro), Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Riverside County Transportation Commission
(RCTC), San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) and Ventura County Transportation Commission
(VCTC). In 1992, the SCRRA began operating Metrolink as a solution to the region's transportation needs.
Over the years, Metrolink has served as a major link between the six counties it serves, providing seamless
transportation connectivity options. During the past two decades, Metrolink has expanded from 112 route
miles, three service lines spanning two counties, 11 stations and 2,300 daily boardings to 512 route miles,
seven service lines spanning six counties, 55 stations and more than 44,000 daily boardings. As of 2012,
Metrolink is the nation's third largest commuter rail agency based on directional miles and the seventh largest
based on annual ridership.