LAX Airport $2 Billion People Mover Train | Construction Update

The Automated People Mover (APM) is an electric train system on a 2.25 mile elevated guideway with six stations total – three outside the terminal loop and three inside.
Construction of the guideway—the elevated track along which the APM will run—will start in Summer-Fall 2019. Late 2019 will see construction begin on the six stations. The first APM car will be delivered in late 2020. Major construction will be complete in mid-2022, at which point extensive testing will begin for several months. The APM will be open for passenger services in early 2023.

The APM will have nine trains, each with four cars. Each car will carry up to 50 passengers and their luggage, with a total of 200 per train. Train speed will top out at 47 mph. Trains will be available at each station every two minutes with a total of 10 minutes travel time end-to-end. For easy access, the APM trains will have large, wide doors and each car will have 12 seats designated for travelers in need. The APM will be FREE for all users and operate at all times. Anticipated use will be 30 million passengers per year.

The APM trains, elevators, escalators, and moving sidewalks provide for quick access to the terminals and stations. Passengers will be able to view real-time flight information, public art in a variety of media, and will see the iconic Theme Building from a brand new perspective as the train enters the Central Terminal Area.

In addition to reducing traffic, the APM will leverage cutting-edge sustainability practices to reduce the airport area’s carbon footprint. The system’s fleet will consist of 44 cars that are fully electric powered, 98% recyclable, and generate a portion of their own power through regenerative breaking, while providing an industry-leading ride quality for users. Our command center and maintenance facility generates nearly half of its power from solar energy and is designed to be LEED Gold Certified. These design enhancements allowed the team to offset the carbon equivalent of 12 million vehicle miles driven.

The APM is an historic investment in Los Angeles’ emerging businesses and workforce. More than $580 Million has been identified for local, small or disabled veteran-owned businesses, with $94 Million commitment exclusively to local, small businesses right here in Los Angeles. The project will create more than 2,000 construction jobs, with 30% of those opportunities being reserved for residents of Los Angeles as well as highly impacted communities near LAX. Sixty percent of careers during the 25-year Operations and Maintenance phase are designated for local workers. LINXS, the selected APM developer—has built partnerships with community-based organizations to focus on expanding the pipeline of workers, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds. Through more than $900,000 in investments, the project will create infrastructure career pathways for women, former foster youth, individuals in reentry and transitioning out of gang involvement, and persons with disabilities. HireLAX, LAWA’s Apprenticeship Readiness Program, will be a key partner in this effort, as will other resources offered by the Building Trades and other industry partners. Beginning in March 2018, LINXS will host an on-site career resources office.

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[tntmaster]

30 million people on the APM could increase the daily riders on Metro and maybe start turn the Los Angeles Metro Rail System into a 24/7 Service similar to the NYC Subway since that System is 24/7

[artfromcalifornia]

I worked at LAX between 2005 and 2015, ( I was a aircraft fueler and I know every single terminal at this airport and every single gate outside and out) I have to be down there last week, and I tell you guys: mind blowing changes is going on. Terminal 3 as I remember, is totally gone( thanks god) it was more nasty on outside then on inside!!! Restrooms were worst then one you see at the greyhound bus stop. My primary terminals were terminal 1, 2 and 3, and some periods of time terminal 4 and 6. Now I can’t wait I see terminal 0 (they should call it concourse 1A not 0) and terminal 9 to be built.

[chrishintz]

Western terminus Tbit? What is eastern terminus? Will it be like lhr pods or the now defunct Disneyland people mover? Does it connect to the green line? Why is the sky blue? ;).

[babysag]

They have made a great deal of progress. You must have been there all day to see the workers go home. Your dedication should be rewarded.

[robyoungquist]

Thx John for the updates 👍🏻. It’s really going to be something to be proud of once completed 😉

[theexmann]

Wow, that's a good amount of progress. Very exciting stuff. Hey, your video production values are improving. Job well done.

[edwardgonzales]

THANKS AGAIN JOHN I ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR WORK ESPECIALLY AT THE NEW PEOPLE MOVER thanks again

[rdlegbrigade]

This will be such a delight once it’s completed….the traffic congestion there is such a downer. I avoid as much as possible to stay away from that area…

[phillipAAA]

Hi John Kay can you show your face, how you look like thanks

[coltpeacemaker]

All used to be multilevel car parking lots in there.

[dheadcreeps]

I won’t hold my breath, but how cool would it be if the Inglewood People Mover connected to this?

[daveland]

Thanks for the updates. Your video updates are excellent.

[davidbkk]

how long does it take to fly over centruy blvd doing 10ft sections at a time? doesnt each 10ft section have a 30day cure time?