As LA Metro sees a change in leadership, the transit department Wednesday touted a decrease in crime on its buses and trains.

Fernando Dutra of Whittier will serve a yearlong term as chair of L.A. Metro’s Board of Directors. His term began Wednesday.

New Board of Directors Chair Fernando Dutra will receive the gavel from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn Wednesday as part of Metro’s annual “State of the Agency” address at Union Station.

As LA Metro looks back on its highs and lows this past year, what can the transit-riding public expect for the next fiscal ...