How bad is inflation and corruption in Los Angeles? The special interests, unions and corporations want to spend $2.4 billion on a rail project that is 1.6 miles long!! No, that is not a typo. The good news is that because government would be in bankruptcy, if honest, the money does not exist. Plus, you know that $2.4 billion is not the real cost—could be up to $4 billion.
“In a statement released on Monday, the project’s managers, LA Metro, said that there would instead be a staggered rollout of new shuttle bus routes along with “enhanced smart traffic technology.”
Plans for the light-rail system no longer appear on the project’s timeline, and there is no mention of the original design in the project’s Q&A update either.
“The rephased plan is based on insights gained through engagement with the Inglewood community, including workshops and one-on-one meetings with business owners and community members,” the statement behind the decision read.”
Government was ready to harm local business, in exchange for payoffs to donors, corporations and unions. No worries—those folks will get their payoffs elsewhere, thanks to government.
Los Angeles $2.4 Billion Rail Project Put on Hold
By Theo Burman, Newsweek, 4/29/25 https://www.newsweek.com/los-angeles-rail-project-olympics-inglewood-2065514
A$2.4 billion rail project that would have been a key part of Los Angeles’ 2028 Olympic infrastructure has been scrapped after local opposition.
The Inglewood Transit Connector Project replaced plans for a suspended light-rail system with a shuttle bus network after a series of consultations with businesses and communities in the area.
Newsweek contacted the project’s management for comment via email.
Why It Matters
The Inglewood Transit Connector Project was designed to upgrade Los Angeles’ public transportation infrastructure ahead of the city’s hosting of the 2028 Olympic Games. The original plan would have seen an automated light-rail system introduced in Inglewood, transporting tourists and other travelers above street level to and from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where the next Olympics will take place.
What To Know
In a statement released on Monday, the project’s managers, LA Metro, said that there would instead be a staggered rollout of new shuttle bus routes along with “enhanced smart traffic technology.”
Plans for the light-rail system no longer appear on the project’s timeline, and there is no mention of the original design in the project’s Q&A update either.
“The rephased plan is based on insights gained through engagement with the Inglewood community, including workshops and one-on-one meetings with business owners and community members,” the statement behind the decision read.
“Officials view the reimagined approach as a critical first step in meeting the core needs of Inglewood residents and businesses, including traffic relief, connected and walkable neighborhoods, and a more accessible downtown area.”
The light-rail system would have been 1.6 miles long and was given a $2.4 billion budget. Elevate Inglewood Partners had been selected to carry out the construction on the rail system before the changes were announced.
The rail plans had faced severe opposition from Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, with a spokesperson for Kroenke saying the project would have “threatened the future development” of the business.
What People Are Saying
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, in a statement: “With the world watching us as we prepare to host the 2028 Olympics, we’re also looking inward—listening to our community and taking strategic steps to deliver on what matters most to the people who live and work here.
“This updated and phased approach to the ITC is our response to what we’ve heard: a desire for traffic relief and improved quality of life, connected and walkable neighborhoods, and a revitalized downtown reflecting Inglewood’s existing vibrant culture.”
What Happens Next
The shuttle bus system will be delivered by 2028, in time to support the influx of tourism expected for the Olympics.
