$900 Million LAX Airport Metro Connector Construction Update

Opening later in 2024, the LAX/Metro Connector Station will be located near Aviation Blvd. and 96th st. which will intersect with the LAX automated people mover line. Just a short distance from the K Line Century/Aviation Station.

The goal of this new Airport Metro Connector Transit Station (AMC) is to provide a reliable, fast, and convenient connection for passengers traveling between LAX and the regional bus and rail transit system. By integrating with existing and future transit connections and airport facilities, Metro hopes to increase public transit trips to and from LAX with minimal impact to airport facilities and surrounding communities and to help reduce air pollution. Core features planned for the new multi-modal AMC include the following:

A new large capacity light rail station as part of the Crenshaw/LAX Line and the C Line
An extensive Bus Plaza and terminal facility for Metro and municipal bus operators
Active Transportation hub with secured bicycle parking
A new Metro Customer Center
Pedestrian plaza with passenger pick-up and drop-off area
Direct connection to the future LAX Automated People Mover (APM)
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[JEFFK]

The completion of the LAX Metro Connector Station is going to result in a reconfiguring of the Metro Rail Lines. The station will serve both the C Line (Green) and the K Line (Pink). The C Line, coming from the east, instead of curving to the south and going to Redondo Beach, will instead curve to the north and terminate at this LAX Metro Connector Station. The K Line (Crenshaw LAX Line) will continue south and replace the southern portion of what is currently the C Line to Redondo Beach, and the K line will continue south to Redondo Beach, and eventually, the K Line will be extended even further south to Torrance.

[mrxman]

Wow, that's significant progress since your last video. Another good update. Thanks. I'm really hoping for a Summer 2025 opening.

[troyh]

Thank you for the amazing update. Keep up the great work on your channel. 😊

[damienruud]

Thanks for the update, John! :D. I hope signage is pretty clear as to where to go to catch Metro from Skylink and vice versa. So much new infrastructure at LAX. Cheers!

[TheMariothedude]

It is amazing how big lax is going to be! Thank you for your description and also pictures of what it's going to look like!

[gordofat]

At 2:41 it looks like someone drove under it with a crane. and tore it up.. NICE!!

[javiermendoza]

Thanks for the update!!! The tram should alleviate the mess/chaos everyone endures at LAX! Less bus smog emissions!

[mman]

It looks like eventually you will be able to drop off passengers here and they will take the people mover to the airport terminals, avoiding driving around the LAX horseshoe mess.

[shawng]

The CONRAC lot appears to have bus bays under the skylink tracks. You can see them around 1:10 into your video. This should allow them to open that facility using buses if skylink isn't in time.

[KingLazy]

Exterior work really going well. Just interior and landscaping to go.

[intractable]

I'm very excited for the intermodal stops here. Bus, bike, rideshare, and taxi access should all improve!

[ChrisJones-gxfc]

Looks like they’re on track for the Fall 2024 opening. Really wish the APM would be opening at the same time, but oh well. Hopefully it’ll be around for next year’s holiday travel season, and really summer travel season too.

[kentslocum]

I don't currently live, work, or visit Los Angeles, but I'm still going to rejoice when this project is complete. This entire project feels like Disney is in charge of it. 😂

[NelsonCWoodstock]

3:36 this is going to be a DNE/Buses Only sign for the bus bay loop. Another one is going on the south end at 1:36. Drop-offs for the Metro station will be located further south. Drop-offs for the airport will be directed to the drop off/pick up stations on LAWA property closer to the station F entrance.

[ciello___]

It is truly impressive in person. So huge

[robertmartin]

What should the announcements sound like? What instrument should play the chimes?

[williamanderson]

When will the car rentals be up and running?

[CodeUnknownTV]

John any last Intuit Dome update this week?

[shawng]

The skylink station appears to be much farther along than the metro station. Inside lights are visible, which means it has power. The metro station doesn't yet have electrical power that I can see.

[Arunkumar-bkof]

It was much needed facility for the airport for smooth transit from downtown or other area wonder an afterthought should have been there much before