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 developed in 1969 as a way to reduce travel times between El Monte and Downtown Los Angeles, offering an alternative route to avoid traffic on Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway).