As we approach the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, many Angelenos are likely to see the city’s public transportation infrastructure changing rapidly in the coming years. The city’s “Twenty-Eight by ’28” initiative is investing $42.9 billion into 28 key projects, some of which have already finished. Keep reading for a breakdown of the four most significant projects coming to L.A., from LAX’s new Metro Transit Center opening June 6th, to the Foothill Gold Extension opening this summer. We’ll tell you when each project is expected to finish, how much they all cost, and how they could affect you.
One of L.A.’s major infrastructure projects was the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC), which featured a $2.4B automated people mover connecting Downtown Inglewood with Olympic venues like SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome. However, the project has since been suspended and simplified, now featuring a shuttle network and numerous infrastructure changes. You can learn more in our article about the ITC project.
LAX/Metro Transit Center and People Mover
The new LAX Metro Transit Center will fill a major gap in the city’s transit infrastructure by connecting Los Angeles International Airport directly to Metro’s K and C rail lines as well as numerous citywide bus routes. The spacious hub features a 16-bay bus plaza, multilevel bike parking, a pedestrian plaza, and dedicated areas for passenger pick-up and drop-off.
While shuttle buses will initially transport travelers between the transit center and airport terminals, a 24/7 Automated People Mover train will eventually provide a seamless link. It will operate on its own elevated guideway, speeding up movement between the terminals and reducing traffic.
This project is part of a broader $30 billion LAX modernization ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The airport is also gearing up for remodels on numerous parts of its infrastructure, from the Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility, to the 146,000 Midfield Satellite Concourse, to the full reconstruction of Terminal 6.
💰 Estimated budget: The LAX Metro Transit Center had a budget of $900 million, and the people mover costs $3.34 billion. This is part of the larger $30 billion remodel of LAX.
🗓️ Timeline: The Metro Transit Center will open on June 6, 2025. The people mover is planned to open in early 2026.
🌐 Learn more: Read our article about the LAX Metro Transit Center and People Mover
D Line extension
The D Line (Purple) subway extension project is underway, adding 7 new stations across 9 miles of rail between Koreatown and Westwood/VA Hospital. The first section will open this year with new stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega. Travelers will need to take shuttle buses between Wilshire/Western and Wilshire/Vermont Stations and ride the Metro B Line from May 17-July 25, 2025, as Metro will close the D Line for construction during this time.
This is the first of three separate D Line extension projects planned to launch before the 2028 Olympics. Once completed, the D Line will offer a 30-minute trip between UCLA and Downtown L.A.
💰 Estimated budget: Over $9.5 billion
🗓️ Timeline: Phased openings scheduled between 2025 and 2027
🌐 Learn more: Visit the L.A. Metro website for an overview of the D Line extension project
Foothill Gold Line extension
This summer, the $1.5 billion Foothill Extension will add four new stations on the A Line from Azusa to Pomona (Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona-North stations), with additional service to Montclair (Claremont and Montclair stations) planned by 2030. The A Line, which currently runs from Downtown Long Beach through DTLA and all the way to Azusa, is currently the longest light rail line in the world. The extension will bring its total length to 58 miles.
💰 Estimated budget: $1.5 billion
🗓️ Timeline: Stations between Azusa and Pomona will open this summer 2025. Additional stations to Montclair will open by 2030.
🌐 Learn more: Read our article about L.A. Metro’s A Line
Games Enhanced Transit Service (GETS)
“Games Enhanced Transit Service (GETS)” refers to the large-scale bus fleet expansion and Olympic shuttle network that will provide essential service to millions of visitors during the Olympics. According to The Sports Examiner, plans include the deployment of 2,700 buses to double Metro’s current fleet, investments in zero-emission buses, and the hiring of over 10,000 personnel including bus drivers and operations staff.
The project also includes the installation of 15 new staging depots and 13 bus staging areas, 25 park-and-ride sites, priority bus lanes, and temporary shuttle routes. Some efficiency improvements, such as bus lanes and bus shelters, may remain after the Games.
💰 Estimated budget: $2.015 billion for Games-only transit operations
🗓️ Timeline: 105 days of service during the Olympics and Paralympics
🌐 Learn more: Visit the L.A. Metro website for an overview of LA28 projects
L.A. Metro’s “Twenty-Eight by ’28” initiative races to complete several dozen ambitious transit projects before the 2028 Olympics, including major rail extensions, freeway overhauls, airport connections, and bus lines. Many of the improvements will address key gaps in L.A.’s current transit infrastructure, creating a sustainable transportation legacy for residents and visitors to enjoy long after the Games end.