LAX / Metro Transit Center or Airport Metro Connector
Award
Transportation Project
Description
The Airport Metro Connector Project (AMC) is the ninth station along the Crenshaw/LAX Line and will connect directly with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Automated People Mover project — presently being built — that connects directly with the airport passenger terminals.
“Everyone traveling to or from LAX should have access to modern, reliable public transportation that gets them to their destination on time,” said Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti. “The Airport Metro Connector is a historic step toward reimagining how travelers experience our airport — a turning point that will be a source of jobs and economic growth, reduce congestion, and help our airport realize its potential as a world-class gateway to Los Angeles.”
The new AMC station located at Aviation and 96th Street. The project includes platforms to access Metro light rail trains, and an expansive 16-bay bus plaza that will serve Metro and other municipal bus operators including Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Culver City Bus, Torrance Transit, GTrans (Gardena) and Beach Cities Transit.
In addition, the station features a bike hub, a private vehicle drop-off zone and easy access to the LAX people mover, a new Metro customer service center, interactive information kiosks, public restrooms and commercial space for tenants who provide passenger conveniences.
“This is an exciting project that will serve as the ‘Gateway’ to LAX for future generations — just as LAX has long served as the gateway to Southern California for so many millions of people,” said Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins. “The AMC station will also provide multiple connections to the Metro system and will help airport-area employees and travelers easily get to wherever they need to go in our region.”
The rail station portion of the project contain two light rail platforms that are easily accessed via escalators and elevators, new ADA compliant swing door faregates to allow for smooth passage with luggage and a full roof covering over the entire platform.
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