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This is my (Peter Brassard's) sandbox. I am using this space to plan out new edits for important articles that need revision. It makes planning articles easy when I switch between computer to computer:) Please do not edit this without my permission!

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LAX/Metro Transit Center station

History

Various proposals have been made to connect Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) by rail since the 1960s. [1] Development of the Los Angeles Metro Rail C Line (formally the Green Line) in the late 1980s proposed extending the line north from today's Aviation/LAX station towards the LAX terminals, either serving the terminals directly or nearby at Lot C, with the use of a people mover to connect to the terminal buildings.[2][3] However, these plans were canceled in 1992 following disagreements with the Federal Aviation Administration and politicians who wished the line to focus on local communities.[3] Some advocates criticized Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for wishing to preserve parking revenues.[3] Following the opening of the C Line in 1995, the closest station to the airport is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away at Aviation/LAX station, where a free LAX Shuttle is provided.[4]

In the 1990s and 2000s, the development of the Metro K Line once again considered connecting the Metro Rail system to LAX, as parts of the proposed line ran nearby on Aviation Boulevard.[1][5] The project would also connect the C Line to the K Line tracks at a new wye near the Aviation/LAX station, allowing the C Line to serve the airport.[6] Construction of the light rail line began in January 2014 without a station directly at LAX. The plan was to connect one of the line's stations to the future LAX Automated People Mover, which would transport passengers directly to the airport terminals and facilities.[7]

Initially, Metro thought the K Line's Aviation/Century station would connect with the people mover (APM) with the intention that the APM would run along Century Boulevard. However, the APM plan approved in June 2014 called for it to intersect with the K Line at 96th Street, about half a mile to the north. This required Metro to design an additional station while the overall line was still under construction.[8] Later that year, Metro approved the planning and scoping of the new station, which was called Aviation/96th in planning documents but was ultimately designated LAX/Metro Transit Center station.[9] Official approval was given in December 2016, and construction began in 2021.[10][11]

Designed by Grimshaw Architects,[12] the LAX/Metro Transit Center station is slated to open in late 2024.[13] Due to construction delays, the connection to the LAX Automated People Mover will open later in April 2025.[14] As of January 2024, the overall project is 71.1% complete and the primary station construction is at 58.3% completion.[15] Upon opening, the station will serve both the C and K lines.[16]

Plans show a parking facility would also be built adjacent to the station. However, construction of the structure may be delayed.[17] Various planned road improvements for East ITF are shown as "not triggered" in Appendix B of the LAMP 2021 Annual Progress Report.[18]

Public Artwork

The station will include a public artwork – a sculpture by artist Glenn Kaino.[19]

  1. ^ a b "Metro K Line: Crenshaw Corridor History and Resources". Metro's Primary Resources. 2022-09-17. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  2. ^ COASTAL CORRIDOR RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT NORTH SEGMENT (PDF). Metro (Report). Bechtel. August 1988. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Simon, Richard (August 12, 1995). "Is New Green Line a Road to Nowhere?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  4. ^ "LAWA Official Site | commuteLAX". www.lawa.org. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  5. ^ "Crenshaw Transit Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)" (PDF). Metro (LACMTA). December 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  6. ^ "Crenshaw Transit Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)" (PDF). Metro (LACMTA). December 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
  7. ^ Hymon, Steve (2014-01-21). "And so it begins: ground is broken for 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX Line". The Source. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  8. ^ Hymon, Steve (2014-06-26). "Metro Board approves new station at Aviation/96th as best option to connect to LAX people mover". The Source. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  9. ^ Hymon, Steve (June 18, 2018). "Report explains operating plan for Crenshaw/LAX Line and Green Line". metro.net. Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  10. ^ Hymon, Steve (2016-12-01). "Final study OKd for new LAX transit station". The Source. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  11. ^ Jager, Rick (2021-06-21). "Groundbreaking held for Airport Metro Connector project". The Source. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  12. ^ "Los Angeles International Airport – Airport Metro Connector / GRIMSHAW". grimshaw.global. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  13. ^ "K Line's Hyde Park Station dedicated to Crenshaw community and nearby neighborhoods". Metro The Source. August 7, 2022. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  14. ^ "Fitch Downgrades LINXS (LAX People Mover Project) Sr Revs to BB+; Rating Outlook Negative". Fitch Ratings. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  15. ^ "Program Management Major Project Status" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. January 18, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  16. ^ Hymon, Steve (August 18, 2016). "Subway turnback, Airport Connector receive state cap-and-trade funds". The Source. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  17. ^ "Landside Access Modernization Program". Los Angeles World Airports. September 7, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  18. ^ "Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP)". Los Angeles World Airports. June 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  19. ^ Hosseinzadeh, Maryam (2021-09-29). "World renowned artist Glenn Kaino creating artwork for Airport Metro Connector". The Source. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
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