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.”
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