Five months after a legal hurdle, Metro and the project’s supporters are moving forward with the Dodger Stadium gondola project. Earlier this year, the California Court of Appeals required a new study on potential construction noise. Metro has now responded, releasing a supplemental environmental impact to address those concerns, Urbanize reports.
The project, proposed by Los Angeles Aerial Rapid Transit (LA ART), would run about 1.2 miles from Union Station to Dodger Stadium, stopping near Chinatown and the Los Angeles State Historic Park. The gondola would travel high above streets and freeways, offering quick, elevated access to the stadium.
Once finished, it could carry up to 10,000 passengers per hour in both directions, with a full trip taking roughly seven minutes. Operations are planned to be handled by Zero Emissions Transit, a nonprofit affiliate of Climate Resolve, if and when the gondola is completed.
Construction is expected to take around 25 months. While the gondola advances, city planners are also considering other ways to improve stadium access, like upgraded pedestrian paths from Echo Park and enhanced bus services for game days.
According to the most recent and official reports from the Historic Cultural North Neighborhood Council, construction of the gondola could begin in early 2026, with the goal of being ready for the 2028 Olympic Games.