Los Angeles, California – In a move that has disappointed many residents but surprised few, Los Angeles officials have scrapped a major $2.4 billion light-rail project intended to boost public transit options ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The Inglewood Transit Connector Project (ITC), once touted as a key infrastructure upgrade for the global event, will now be replaced with a shuttle bus system following pushback from local businesses and influential developers.
Initially, the ITC envisioned a 1.6-mile automated light-rail line running above street level, offering a sleek and efficient way to connect travelers to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the California Science Center, and USC. The system was meant to enhance mobility during the Olympics and improve long-term public transit access in a historically underserved area. However, officials with LA Metro confirmed Monday that the light-rail component has been removed from the project’s timeline.
Instead, the city will roll out new shuttle bus routes paired with “enhanced smart traffic technology” in a staggered plan meant to be in place by the time the Olympics begin. The original rail design is gone from official project updates and Q&A materials, replaced by language emphasizing flexibility and community input…