The El Monte Busway was conceived in 1969 as a way to allow travelers to avoid traffic on Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway), promising an 18-minute trip between El Monte and Downtown Los Angeles, compared to 35–45 minutes in the general-purpose lanes.
The El Monte Busway was conceived in 1969 as an alternative route for commuters to avoid traffic on Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway), aiming to reduce travel time between El Monte and Downtown Los Angeles from 35-45 minutes to 18 minutes.