Brief

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, seconded by Traci Park, introduced a motion on June 26, 2026, directing attention to delays and cost overruns affecting the LAX Automated People Mover project. The motion was immediately referred to the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee, where it remains pending. The file does not expire until June 2028.

Full summary

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez introduced a motion directing Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to report on the delays and cost overruns plaguing the LAX Automated People Mover, a rail transit system originally scheduled to open in 2023 that remains unopened as of June 2026 — at least three years behind schedule. The People Mover is designed to be the critical link connecting LAX terminals with the Metro K Line, Metro C Line, airport parking facilities, and the Consolidated Rent-A-Car Center, making its absence a significant gap in the airport's ground transportation network. According to the motion, many of the delays stem from ongoing disputes between LAWA and LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS), the private consortium contracted to build and operate the system. Disagreements over electrical systems, maintenance responsibilities, testing requirements, compensation claims, and overall project management have repeatedly stalled critical testing milestones and contributed to hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs. As of the motion's introduction, trains had begun unpassengered reliability runs, but the system must complete 30 consecutive days of uninterrupted operation and clear final safety certifications before passenger service can begin. Airport officials have not announced a firm opening date. The motion notes that the project's failure to open before the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a long-anticipated benchmark — has sharpened public and political frustration. Rodriguez and co-sponsor Traci Park are seeking a formal accounting from LAWA of where the project stands, what has driven the cost increases, and whether the latest projected opening in the second half of 2026 is realistic. The motion was referred to the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee on the day it was introduced and has not yet advanced beyond that initial referral.

Activity (1)

• 2026-06-26 Motion referred to Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-26 Motion · motion