Twenty-eight by '28

The Twenty-eight by '28 initiative is an effort set forth by former Mayor Eric Garcetti that the City of Los Angeles complete 28 transportation infrastructure projects before the start of the 2028 Summer Olympics on July 14, 2028 (2028-07-14) and the 2028 Summer Paralympics the following month, part of "Vision 2028" mobility target plans by Los Angeles Metro.

Most of the projects on the original list are funded through Measure R and Measure M and will receive accelerated priority, though several more were proposed by this plan.[1] In December 2018, Los Angeles Metro stated it would need $26.2 billion to complete the list of projects.[2]

In March 2024, the Metro Board substituted 11 projects that could not be implemented in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games with 11 projects that would be able to hit this deadline and are in line with the agency's 2028 Mobility Concept Plan.[3]

List

No. Project Planned completion Status
1 "New Blue" Improvements to the A Line[a][b] 2019[4] Operational
2 Silver Line (J Line) Improvement Program[a][b] 2020[5] Operational
3 Crenshaw/LAX Line Transit Project 2022[6] Operational
4 Regional Connector 2023[7] Operational
5 Eastside Access Improvements[a][b] 2023 Operational
6 Airport Metro Connector station 2025[8] Operational
7 J Line Electrification[a] 2026[9] In progress
8 Rail to Rail, Segment A[a] 2025[10] Operational
9 North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit [c] 2027[11] Under construction
10 Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project Section 1 2026[12] Under construction
11 Gold Line (A Line) Foothill Extension to Pomona 2025[13] Operational
12 Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project Section 2 2026[14] Under construction
13 Rosecrans Ave & Marquardt Ave Grade Separation[a] 2025[15] Operational
14 New Bus Corridors 2026 Planned
15 Interstate 5 North Capacity Enhancements: SR 14 – Parker Rd 2027[16] Under construction
16 Key Downtown Los Angeles Stations: Union, 7th, & Pico[a] 2026 Planned
17 North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project 2028[17] Planned
18 Los Angeles River bicycle path and Mobility Hub: San Fernando Valley 2027 Planned
19 G Line Travel Time and Safety Improvements[18] 2027[19] Under construction
20 Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project Section 3 2027[14] Under construction
21 Mobility Hubs in San Fernando Valley[a][d] 2027 Planned
22 Gateway Cities Mobility Concept Plan Projects[a][e] 2027 Under construction
23 LRT Speed and Reliability Improvements at Washington Blvd & Flower St[a] 2027 Planned
24 Bus Only Lanes on Olympic Blvd & Venice Blvd[a] 2027 Planned
25 Interstate 105 ExpressLanes Segment 1 2028[20] Under construction
26 SR 57 & SR 60 Interchange Improvements 2028[21] Under construction
27 Vermont Transit Corridor Bus Rapid Transit 2028[22] Planned
28 Interstate 405 Integrated Corridor Management: Manchester Ave – Rosecrans Blvd 2028 Planned

Substituted projects

The following 11 projects were included in the original 2018 project list but were removed in March 2024 and substituted with 11 operational/in-progress projects that would better meet the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games deadline.

No. Project
2 Microtransit[f]
11 Los Angeles River Waterway and System Bike Path
16 Sepulveda Pass Metro ExpressLanes
17 East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project[23]
19 Interstate 710 South Corridor Early Action[g]
20 K Line Extension to Torrance
21 A Line Signal and Washington Blvd & Flower St Junction Improvements[h]
22 Interstate 10 ExpressLanes: Interstate 605 – San Bernardino Line
25 Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project[24]
26 Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2
27 Southeast Gateway Line

Transportation plan details

Los Angeles civic leaders initially announced a plan to make the 2028 Olympics "car-free", aiming to reduce congestion, shorten travel times, and comply with security restrictions that limit parking near venues.[25][26] The Twenty-eight by '28 initiative, launched by former Mayor Eric Garcetti, aimed to complete 28 infrastructure projects before the Games.[27][28] Most projects were already in planning stages, but the initiative accelerated their completion. Funding comes from Measure R and Measure M, countywide sales tax measures.[29] Mayor Karen Bass also promoted strategies such as encouraging remote work during the event to reduce demand on the transportation network.[30][31]

By March 2024, the original list of 28 projects was significantly revised, with 11 projects, including 5 rail line expansions, replaced by smaller projects considered more feasible to meet deadlines, including some projects that had already been completed.[32] By late 2024, observers expressed concern that only 5.2% of LA Metro's $3.3 billion Olympic-related project list was funded, and several projects were running behind schedule. Officials also noted uncertainties related to government agency staffing, interagency coordination, and the late finalization of the Olympic venue list.[26] These challenges led civic leaders to pivot away from a fully "car-free" Games toward a "transit-first" approach.[25][33]

Rail projects

Several major rail expansions are underway to support Olympic transportation. The D Line Extension is being completed in three phases: the first phase will extend service from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega starting may 8 2026; the second phase will continue to Century City by late 2026; and the third phase will reach the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center by 2027, including a station near UCLA that will connect the Olympic Village to downtown venues.[34][35] Construction began in 2014 and remains largely on schedule.[34][36][37]

The Regional Connector, completed in 2023, links Metro's light rail lines in downtown Los Angeles, providing easier transfers between lines that serve Long Beach, the San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Monica, all of which will host Olympic competition venues.[38][39] The K Line, which opened in October 2022 after multiple delays,[40] connects the Crenshaw District, Inglewood, and Westchester, and will connect with a people mover at LAX, now scheduled to open in June 2026 after several postponements.[41]

Bus fleet expansion

While many venues are located near existing rail lines, Los Angeles lacks the continuous, high-capacity subway system that supported past Olympic Games.[26] Consequently, buses are expected to serve as the primary mode of transportation for most spectators. Los Angeles Metro and Olympic organizers estimate that an additional 2,700 buses will be needed, effectively doubling the current Metro fleet of 2,320 vehicles. Metro has requested that transit agencies nationwide donate buses near the end of their usable life for temporary Olympic service, potentially adding hundreds of vehicles.[42] Costs are estimated at $700 million to $1 billion, and through the Vision 2028 plan, Metro is seeking federal grants and coordinating post-Games resale of buses to other cities.[43][44][45] In February 2026, Metro announced that Congress has approved $94.3 million in mobility-related funding, including service planning, station experience enhancements, development of mobility hubs, light rail improvements, and planning and design for pedestrian access near Games venues as part of the Games Enhanced Transit System (GETS).[46]

Metro's Supplemental Bus System (SBS) and Olympic shuttle network program, Games Enhanced Transit Service (GETS) plan, includes the deployment of 2,700 zero-emission buses, mobility hubs, the hiring over 10,000 new personnel and specified bus lanes. Also, 15 new staging depots, 13 bus staging areas, 25 park-and-ride sites, and a temporary athletes shuttle network, the "Games Route Network" to each venue and sports zone.

The Games Route Network would be in operation for 60 days, from the Olympic Village opening through the end of the Paralympic departure cycle on August 30, 2028.[47][48].

Venues

Main article: Venues of the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics

The organizing committee finalized the Olympic venues on April 15, 2025.[49][50][51][52]

Metro has currently designated five Central Mobility Hubs (CMH) with a total of ten potential additions. Most will be located at metro transfer stations, terminal stations and local colleges and universities. Park and ride concept. Central Mobility Hubs will be assigned county wide for game attendees to access Metro Rail via multi-modal modes.

Central Mobility Hub[53][54] Location Line
Chatsworth mobility hub Chatsworth station
North Hollywood mobility hub North Hollywood station ‍
Willow mobility hub Willow station
Expo/Crenshaw mobility hub Expo/Crenshaw station ‍
El Monte mobility hub El Monte station

Metro will also create Venue Mobility Hubs (VMH) at designated metro stations near games venues. Staff will coordinate ways to contain people efficiently while they wait to board transit near venue sites, create visible signage, provide real-time information, and have additional staff available to provide riders with guidance and support. Metro has designated 18 potential venue sites as venue mobility hubs.[55]

The Downtown and Exposition Park zones, including LA Live, Crypto.com Arena, USC, and the Los Angeles Convention Center in the South Park neighborhood, are served by multiple Metro stations, primarily Pico and Expo Park/USC stations. The Valley Zone at Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area is accessible via the G Line's Woodley station and a planned venue mobility hub at Balboa station.

The Long Beach Zone will be served by the A Line, including the 1st Street, Downtown Long Beach, and Pacific Avenue stations. The Carson Zone, South Bay Sports Park is near the A Line's Del Amo station, with shuttle service to venues. In the Inglewood Zone, the Hollywood Park area is served by the K Line's Downtown Inglewood and Fairview Heights stations, with additional connections via the LAX/Metro Transit Center.

Santa Anita Park racetrack stadium is accessible via the A Line's Arcadia station with shuttle service. The Olympic Village at UCLA will be served by the new Westwood/UCLA station on the D Line. The Honda Center in Anaheim is accessible via Metrolink's ARTIC station. Universal City is served by the B Line's Universal City station, and the Fairplex in Pomona is served by the A Line's La Verne/Fairplex station.[56]

Venue[57] Sport[58] Stations[59] Line
DTLA Zone
  • Boxing
  • Gymnastics
  • Fencing
  • Judo
  • Table tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling
‍‍‍‍
Exposition Park Zone
  • Athletics (track and field)
  • Badminton
  • Flag football
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Opening/closing ceremonies
‍
Carson Zone
  • Archery
  • Field hockey
  • Rugby sevens
  • Tennis
  • Track cycling
 Del Amo via shuttle
Long Beach Zone
  • Beach volleyball
  • Canoeing
  • Handball
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Sport climbing
  • Swimming
  • Water polo
Valley Zone
  • Basketball
  • BMX
  • Modern pentathlon
  • Skateboarding
Venice Beach
  • Marathon
  • Road cycling
  • Triathlon
 Downtown Santa Monica (VMH)
Los Angeles Harbor/Port Sailing Pacific Ave/21 St.
UCLA Olympic Village Westwood/UCLA
Hollywood Park / Inglewood
‍ via shuttle
Honda Center Volleyball ARTIC Metrolink: Orange County
Trestles Surfing San Clemente Pier Metrolink: Orange County via shuttle
Santa Anita Park Equestrian Arcadia via shuttle
Fairplex Cricket La Verne/Fairplex
Universal City Lot Squash Universal City
Rose Bowl
  • Football (soccer)
  • Diving
 Memorial Park (VMH) via shuttle
South El Monte Shooting Center Shooting El Monte via shuttle
Riviera Country Club Golf Westwood/UCLA via shuttle
Dodger Stadium Baseball Union Station (VMH) ‍‍‍ via shuttle

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Replacement project.
  2. ^ a b c Added to list after start of operations.
  3. ^ Originally planned as a single bus rapid transit line from Chatsworth station to North Hollywood station; now a series of targeted upgrades such as increased frequency, transit signal priority, peak period bus only lanes, bus shelters, and bus bulbs along 7 corridors (Roscoe, Lankershim, Sherman Way, Victory, Vanowen, Nordhoff, Reseda).
  4. ^ Chatsworth, North Hollywood, Balboa
  5. ^ Willow Station mobility hub; Anaheim Street LRT Crossover (A Line); Bus priority improvements along Florence Avenue, Studebaker Road, and Imperial Highway; First/last mile improvements in Long Beach and near Norwalk C Line station
  6. ^ Launched in 2020 as a pilot project.
  7. ^ A "No-Build" alternative was adopted by the Metro Board in 2022.
  8. ^ Will instead be built as a cheaper quick-build project.

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