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The Inglewood Transit Connector is an approximately 1.6 mile fully elevated, automated, fixed-guideway transit system with three new transit stations in the City of Inglewood.
The ITC project will provide a direct and convenient world-class transit connection to the City of Inglewood’s new major employment, commercial, housing and entertainment centers.
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Downtown Inglewood
Market Street / Florence Avenue Station
Visit Downtown Inglewood’s revitalized Market Street shopping, entertainment, and dining destinations.
Kia Forum
Prairie Avenue / Manchester Boulevard
Travel to the historic Kia Forum, one of the region’s premier indoor arena and entertainment venues, and scheduled to host events during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
Hollywood Park: SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome
Prairie Avenue / Hardy Street station
Access SoFi stadium at Hollywood Park and the Intuit Dome – the region’s new center for sports, entertainment, housing, and employment. Watch the Rams and the Chargers play at SoFi Stadium, and the Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Both venues are scheduled to host events during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, including the Opening and Closing ceremonies at SoFi Stadium.
CONNECTING YOU to one of the region’s highest growing housing and employment centers, and home to new world-class sports and entertainment destinations.
The Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project will provide residents and visitors with a state-of-the-art transit connection to-and-from the Metro K Line directly to one of the highest growing housing and employment centers in Los Angeles County, and home to new world-class sports and entertainment destinations.
The ITC Project’s new fully-elevated, electrically-powered, automated transit system will provide a direct and convenient transit connection to the city’s new activity centers, close a critical last/last mile gap to the countywide Metro Rail system, reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality and public health throughout the city and region.
The ITC Project will play a critical role during major sporting events and concerts and will be especially important during the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games where the City of Inglewood will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies at SoFi Stadium.
ITC Project Schedule and Milestones
The ITC Project is scheduled to start design & construction by 2023 and commence revenue service in early 2028, in time for the LA28 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Q2 2022
EIR Project Approval
2024 to 2025
Acquisitions Process
Q3 2023
Award DBFOM Contract
2023 to 2028
Design and Construction
Q2 2028
Start of Passenger Services
July 2028
LA 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games
The ITC Project will provide new transit connectivity, traffic reduction, economic prosperity and quality of life benefits to the City of Inglewood and region.
Reduces vehicular traffic congestion on both event and non-event days while maintaining existing roadway capacity
Alleviates growing demand on limited existing streets and roadways
Connects residents and communities to local and regional jobs, education, services and destinations, and supports efforts to improve economic stability
Creates a convenient and environmentally sustainable transit connection to and from Inglewood’s new major employment, commercial and activity centers
Supports economic revitalization and redevelopment in the City of Inglewood
Encourages transit as a primary mode of travel
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions to help improve air quality
Inglewood Transit Connector Project
Frequently Asked Questions
Project Overview
The ITC Project is an approximately 1.6-mile fully elevated, automated, fixed transit system with three new stations in the City of Inglewood, the fastest-growing city in Los Angeles County. The Project will complete a critical first/last mile gap between the countywide Metro Rail System and the city’s new major housing and employment centers, and sports and entertainment venues.
- Station 1 will be located on the southeast corner of Market Street/Florence Avenue with a direct connection to the Metro K Line.
- Station 2 will be located at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Manchester Boulevard providing access to Kia Forum, SoFi Stadium, and Hollywood Park.
- Station 3 will be located at the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Hardy Street providing access to SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, and Intuit Dome.
A 2017 Metro study concluded that an independent automated transit system such as the ITC Project was more appropriate and that an extension of the Metro Rail system was not viable due to impacts on Metro’s mainline operations.
| Year | Total Annual Ridership |
|---|---|
| 2028 | 4.1 million |
| 2078 | 7.9 million |
The Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and the City of Inglewood are working diligently to break ground in 2023 and begin operations by 2028 in time for the LA28 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The proposed Project will support ongoing economic revitalization and growth opportunities for transit-oriented development (TOD) within the City’s historic downtown area. As part of the proposed project, the City developed Design Standards and Guidelines to ensure that the development of the ITC complements and enhances the City’s downtown character. Enhancing the walkability of Market Street and the surrounding area is critical to uplifting the city. The City is also developing a Façade and Tenant Improvement Program for businesses along Market Street to further support these objectives.
The City has prequalified three Developer teams who are anticipated to bid on the Project. The winning team will be responsible for the Design Build Finance Operation and Maintenance (DBFOM) of the project. A contract which will enable design work to proceed is anticipated to be awarded in late Summer 2023.
Environmental Questions
An EIR identifies and analyzes the potential environmental benefits and impacts associated with the operations and construction of (in this case) the ITC Project, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The city released a Draft EIR in December of 2020. Based on additional feedback received during the Draft EIR circulation period, the city continued further collaboration with key stakeholders on the design of the Project, and as a result of this ongoing consultation process, the city refined the Project and recirculated the Draft EIR in November of 2021 for further review. The Final EIR and Entitlements were certified April 2022.
- Aesthetics
- Air Quality
- Biological Resources
- Cultural Resources
- Employment and Housing
- Energy
- Geology and Soils
- Greenhouse Gas
- Hazards and Hazardous Waste
- Land Use
- Noise and Vibration
- Transportation
- Tribal Cultural Resources
- Utilities
No. The Final EIR determined that the Project does not have any significant and unavoidable impacts.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law on January 1, 1970. It was the first major national policy for the environment, and it requires Federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of proposed major Federal actions prior to making decisions. NEPA requires the ITC Project to undergo an Environmental Assessment (EA) by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Similarly to the CEQA process, NEPA requires the consideration of potential impacts to both the social and natural environment. Key elements of the process include scoping out potential environmental impacts, coordinating with relevant agencies, involving the public via public comment, determining mitigation for impacts, and thoroughly documenting the analysis.
Projected Reduction of Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled: VMT reductions of approximately 3.9 billion fewer miles over the life of the Project (by 2078).
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction: GHG reductions of approximately 1,227,338 MTCO2e over the life of the Project (by 2078).
The ITC Project includes a construction commitment program to proactively address the potential effects of the construction of the ITC Project on the community. The program includes the following:
Business and Community Support Programs
- Advertisement support for businesses
- Advance notice of construction activities that may affect businesses or the community
- Maintenance of adequate access for businesses and residents
- Access to a Project Public Liaison to address comments
Traffic Management Plan
The City will establish a Project Task Force for the ITC Project that would review worksite traffic control plans and other traffic management plans to address
- Proactively assess traffic conditions and establish detour routes
- Close coordination with residential and commercial neighbors, police, and fire personnel
Robust Air Quality Commitments
- Commitment to Clean Construction Program utilizing Tier 4 equipment
- Aggressive Dust Control Requirements
- City will designate a person to ensure the implementation of air quality mitigation measures through direct inspections, record reviews, and compliance investigations.
The city is committed to providing financial assistance to established, small “mom and pop” businesses to help offset to the extent possible, business revenue losses or increased expenses that are directly attributable to disruptions during the ITC Project construction activities within the ITC Project area. The city will create a $5 million Business Assistance Fund (BAF) to provide financial assistance through grants to eligible businesses.
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