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Metro Freeway Service Patrol
The Metro Freeway
Service Patrol (FSP) is a joint program provided jointly by MTA, Caltrans and the
CHP. It is a free service to motorists funded by Proposition C, the half-cent
sales tax measure passed in November 1990, and state highway funds. The
objective of the program is to assist stranded motorists during rush hour
traffic in order to reduce congestion and air pollution. Metro FSP drivers, who
are fully certified by Caltrans and the CHP, are not paid by motorists and, in
fact, cannot accept tips. The service can change a tire, jump start your car,
refill your radiator, tape hoses, put a gallon of fuel in your tank and tow your
car to a CHP-designated drop zone. They cannot tow your vehicle to a private
repair service or residence. The service operates Monday through Friday 6-10
a.m. and 3-7 p.m. In some areas, schedules may vary by 30 to 60 minutes. Special
midday coverage is provided 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown Los Angeles area.
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Number of Tow Trucks on Patrol |
150 |
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Number of Freeway Miles Served |
422 |
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Average Number of Motorists Assisted
per Month |
30,000 |
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Number of Motorists Assisted Annually |
350,000 |
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