The automated electric rail system is expected to carry up to 30 million passengers per year to points in and around the Los Angeles International Airport.
An Automated People Mover planned for the Los Angeles International Airport could begin operation in January 2026 after the city council approved an increase to funding for the project.
According to an article in Westside Current, “Council members voted 12-0 to allocate an additional $400 million for the project -- a recommendation forwarded by the council's Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee and the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commission.” The funds will go toward addressing claims filed by the People Mover’s contractor.
The People Mover is an electric train system that would run along 2.25 miles of elevated rail to six stations around the airport and the surrounding area, including transit and parking facilities, 24 hours a day. “The airport broke ground on the Automated People Mover in March 2019. It's estimated that it will eventually carry some 30 million passengers a year, resulting in 117,000 fewer vehicle miles traveled per day, according to LAWA's website.”
FULL STORY: $400M Boost Approved for LAX Automated People Mover
Congestion Tipping Point: Uber and Lyft Banned from LAX
Automobile traffic to LAX has increased by half in the last decade, and congestion has passed a tipping point.
Multimodal Transit Hub Planned for LAX
A light-rail link to the Los Angeles International Airport would accommodate bikes and buses, and could be here by 2021.
As Transit Takes Off in LA, Making Sure LAX Doesn't Get Left Behind
A subject that has flummoxed transit advocates and planners in L.A. for decades is how to best connect to the city's largest airport. As planning advances for billions of dollars in transit projects, Yonah Freemark explores how best to make the link.
Trump Administration Could Effectively End Housing Voucher Program
Federal officials are eyeing major cuts to the Section 8 program that helps millions of low-income households pay rent.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Canada vs. Kamala: Whose Liberal Housing Platform Comes Out on Top?
As Canada votes for a new Prime Minister, what can America learn from the leading liberal candidate of its neighbor to the north?
Washington State’s Parking Reform Law Could Unlock ‘Countless’ Acres for New Housing
A law that limits how much parking cities can require for residential amd commercial developments could lead to a construction boom.
Wildlife Rebounds After the Eaton Fire
Following the devastation of the Eaton Fire, the return of wildlife and the regrowth of native plants are offering powerful signs of resilience and renewal.
LA to Replace Inglewood Light Rail Project With Bus Shuttles
LA Metro says the change is in response to community engagement and that the new design will be ready before the 2028 Olympic Games.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions