Inglewood Transit Connector Moves Forward

A project dubbed the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) received $1 billion in federal funding, putting the project one step closer to reality. The 1.6-mile ‘people mover’ would connect Inglewood’s sports stadiums and downtown area and link to the Los Angeles Metro K Line, reports Kristine Klein in The Architect’s Newspaper. “In addition to the funding boost, the ITC, according to the City of Inglewood, has entered ‘the Engineering phase of project development under the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program.’”

Inglewood, in western Los Angeles County, will host several events during the 2028 Olympics, though the people mover is not scheduled to open for operation until 2030. “While the mode of transportation will likely be packed on game days, project coordinators anticipate commuters will also benefit from it. ITC will have the capacity to carry 11,000 riders each hour. It replaces and augments the Metro Bus service presently used in the area, reduces traffic congestion on the roadways, and offers an alternative transportation option amidst the region’s growing transit network.” 

However, the project will also displace 44 local businesses. Inglewood Mayor Butts says the city has allocated at least $5 million for their assistance.