CARSON -- Measure M, the Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan, won an unprecedented endorsement from AARP today.

"Measure M represents a rare and important opportunity to make all Los Angeles communities more livable and age-friendly. That's why AARP is proud, for the first-time ever, to actively endorse and campaign for a local ballot initiative," said Nancy McPherson, AARP California State Director, at today's event as a senior living apartment building in Carson.

Measure M will keep senior and disabled fares affordable and will invest in van and other services to keep senior and disabled residents across L.A. County living independently. In the coming years, L.A. County's over-65 population will total 2 million.