Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) project has been granted a capital investment of $1 billion from the Federal Transit Administration of the Biden’s Government. This investment will cover half of the project’s budget as it has been targeted to open before the commencement of 2028 Olympics.
The site is located in the center of the city of Inglewood except for Market Street/Florence Avenue Station. The proposed path of the project is surrounded by commercial, recreational, residential and entertainment uses.
This people’s mover is a planned fully elevated, electrically powered automated transit system which would connect SoFi Stadium, Induit Dome and other venues to K Line Downtown Inglewood Station. This rail system will decrease the city’s traffic in the major events as it is expected to be open before Olympics 2028.
Development Details
- 1.6 mile long;
- 24 driverless vehicles;
- 3 stations;
- Six(6) four car trains;
- 175 ft length of train (45 ft length of each car);
- 6-6.5 minutes frequency(normal days);
- 2-2.5 minutes frequency(during special events);
- Capacity of 11,000 passengers per hour;
- More than $2 billion budget;
- 50 years till 2078 (expected life of project from 2028);
- Connecting K Line’s Downtown station to SoFi Stadium;
- Removes greenhouse gas emission;
- Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF)(78,000 SF structure);
- Traction Power Substations (TPSs);
- 4.1 million annual ridership expected by 2028.
The proposal has three (3) stations comprising Market Street/Florence Avenue Station, Prairie Avenue/Pincay Drive Station, and Prairie Avenue/Hardy Street Station. The proposal also has three (3) prequalified developer teams of the city have been anticipated to bid on the Project. This team will be responsible to manage Design Build Finance Operation and Maintenance (DBFOM).
The planners at Meridian Consultants state “The design and construction of the elevated guideway structures, stations and support facilities will avoid existing utility and other infrastructure to the degree possible. Some existing infrastructure along the transit alignment may need to be reconfigured or removed to accommodate new elevated transit guideway structures and stations. In addition to surface improvements, some existing utility infrastructure may need to be relocated to accommodate the guideway columns and foundations.”
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts states “This is a good day for the people of Inglewood and the entire region. By signaling their commitment to invest significantly in our project, the federal government is recognizing the importance of providing better transportation options for our residents and to everyone in our region who wants to work and visit our city and its outstanding sports, entertainment, and commercial facilities”.
“We owe a debt of gratitude not only to the Biden Administration but also to US Senator Alex Padilla, the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, USDOT and FTA leadership, as well as Governor Newson, Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor and other State and local partners. I want to acknowledge the Metro Board of Directors, CEO Stephanie Wiggins, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, the County Board of Supervisors and my fellow mayors across the South Bay. We have collectively aligned around one goal – making sure those coming and going to Inglewood have the optimal experience through a modern transit solution that serves fans, employees, visitors and residents alike.”
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The Application Information and References
- Council: Los Angeles City Planning
- Address: City of Inglewood
- Application Report: Meridian Consultants
- Interactive Image: Google Aerial and Street
- Interactive Image: Google Aerial and Streetview
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