Inglewood Begins Construction on Transit Connector
The city has launched a new transit project designed to improve venue accessibility before the 2028 Olympic games.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Inglewood and state officials have officially broken ground on the Inglewood Transit Connector. This infrastructure project aims to connect local venues to regional transit lines ahead of the 2028 Olympic games.
Why it matters
The development serves as a scaled-back alternative to a previous people mover proposal, prioritizing immediate relief for local residents and businesses. It establishes essential transit links while upgrading street-level infrastructure.
The transit project includes three mobility hubs and adds more than 1,000 parking spaces to the area. Currently, 12 of the 13 businesses displaced by the project have secured new locations.
The players
Inglewood
This city is the primary site of the transit project and is managing the relocation of displaced businesses.
Metro K Line
This transit line serves as a key connection point for the new pedestrian bridge over Florence Avenue.
Metro C Line
This rail service will be linked to local event venues via a new shuttle bus system.
The details
The project will feature a pedestrian bridge over Florence Avenue to link with the Metro K Line and utilize shuttle buses to connect to the C Line. Work includes clearing a shopping center along Market Street, with five of the displaced businesses relocating to other sites on the same street.
Timeline
Construction of the Inglewood Transit Connector began on October 21, 2026.
The project is scheduled for completion in Summer 2028.
Market Landscape
This project positions the city to handle major international visitor influxes by upgrading regional transport connectivity. It follows a strategy of using large-scale sports events, such as the 2028 Olympic games, to accelerate long-term urban infrastructure investment.
Local shoppers and business owners will see immediate changes on Market Street, including new sidewalks and trees as part of the construction. Residents should prepare for traffic shifts near Florence Avenue and Regent Street as the city clears the current shopping center.
The takeaway
The project highlights how local municipalities use major sporting events as a catalyst for transit modernization. Residents are encouraged to monitor city updates for scheduled street improvements that may affect daily commutes.
Further reading
For more information on commercial updates, visit Inglewood Openings & Closings.
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