LAX Metro Transit Center Opens 10-Minute Free Shuttles Until 2026 APM

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Los Angeles finally connects its rail system to LAX with the opening of the $900 million Metro Transit Center.

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Located at Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street, the station connects both the K Line (Crenshaw/LAX) and C Line (Green) to the airport.

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Photographer Ingo Arndt's macro lens revealed the pungent, acid-spraying colonies and their complex activities.

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Free shuttle buses run every 10 minutes between the station and all LAX terminals, eliminating the need to battle the dreaded terminal horseshoe traffic.

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We are delivering the results that the people of Los Angeles have demanded," said Mayor Karen Bass at today's ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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The transit center includes a 16-bay electric bus plaza, secure bicycle storage, public restrooms, and customer service areas. [

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Art lovers will appreciate Glenn Kaino's stunning installation "The Distance of the Sun" hanging from the station ceiling.

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Want to try it? Metro is offering FREE RIDES across its entire system through the weekend to celebrate the opening.

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By 2026, the Automated People Mover (APM) train will replace the shuttles, providing direct connections from the station to all terminals.

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The environmental impact is significant: once completed, the system will eliminate 42 million vehicle-miles annually from LA roads.

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The station serves over 57,000 airport employees who now have a car-free commute option, reducing daily parking and traffic pressure.

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This project marks a major milestone in LA's "28 by '28" initiative to complete 28 major transit projects before the 2028 Olympics.

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To reach LAX from Downtown LA: Take the E Line to Crenshaw Station, transfer to K Line southbound to LAX/Metro Transit Center, then board the free shuttle.

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