INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The city of Inglewood will receive more than $1 billion in federal funds for the Inglewood Transit Connector project, a planned 1.6-mile, three-station elevated “automated people mover” rail line connecting three major sports and entertainment facilities to the LA Metro light rail system.
The grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Program will cover 50% of the expected cost of the project providing service to SoFi Stadium, home of the LA Rams; the Intuit Dome, future home of the LA Clippers, and the Forum, a major concert venue. The project is expected to be completed in time for the 2028 Olympics.
“This is a good day for the people of Inglewood and the entire region,” Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts said in a press release. “By signaling its 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
The Transit Connector is designed to carry up to 11,000 people per hour. The new grant is on top of $873 million in local, state, and federal funds already secured. Three teams are currently preparing bids to build the project; one is expected to be selected this summer.
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