Meeting_Body
AD HOC 2028 OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES COMMITTEE
MAY 14, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: 2028 MOBILITY CONCEPT PLAN - MOTION 8 RESPONSE
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE the 2028 Mobility Concept Plan (MCP) Motion #8 Response.
Issue
ISSUE
In October 2024, Board Motion #8 by Directors Hahn, Solis, Butts, and Bass, as amended by Horvath and Mitchell (Attachment A), directed the CEO to update plans with additional information on the Games Enhanced Transportation Service (GETS) and regional preparations for the 2028 Games, and organize a Transportation and Mobility Summit, The updates provided in this report complement the interim update provided at the February 2025 Ad Hoc 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Committee.
Background
BACKGROUND
The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Games) are anticipated to be the largest peacetime gathering in U.S. history, with over 700 ticketed events and more than 12 million tickets to be sold. The Games strive to be “transit-first,” meaning Games spectators and workforce are highly encouraged to take transit, walk, or roll to the Games venues. Parking at or adjacent to the venues will be extremely limited due to security and Games operations, and most spectators and workforce will not be able to park directly at the venues. Metro’s goal during the Games is to move spectators and the workforce via a Games Enhanced Transit Service (GETS) and a network of mobility hubs and park and ride sites which will supplement the existing transit system to ensure that the most efficient mode possible moves the greatest number of people possible, both to minimize traffic congestion and to ensure that multiple events running throughout the region can proceed safely. GETS is required to meet the substantial spectator volume going to Games events without impacting customers relying on the existing transit system.
In coordination with the Games Mobility Executives (GME), Metro will be the lead agency responsible for the coordination, planning, and operation of the GETS. In the lead-up to the Games, Metro, GME, local municipal transit operators and schools/colleges will work together to plan and deliver the GETS. The following are key objectives for the GETS:
• Augment existing and planned public transit to serve the excess demand generated by the Games.
• Provide sufficient transit capacity to successfully transport spectators and workforce.
• Support regional zero-emission and sustainability goals.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The following provides a report back to the remaining items from Board Motion #8 not addressed at the February 2025 Ad Hoc Games Committee, including the report on planning efforts for the Games Enhanced Transit Service (GETS), continued outreach to Accessibility stakeholders, plans for a Transportation and Mobility Summit, LA28 Term Sheet discussions, and implementation plans for priority 2028 Mobility Concept Plan (MCP) projects.
Games Enhanced Transit Service (GETS)
Metro continues to make progress towards the implementation of the GETS. Staff has developed a foundational planning report for the GETS which is currently being adjusted based on the revised list of venues announced recently by LA28. Staff is also coordinating with numerous local, regional, and national partners on the service, facility, fleet and staffing plans. Because the GETS requires a significant but temporary enhancement to Metro’s current fleet and workforce, advance lead time is required to locate vehicles, real estate, and staff. Metro continues to methodically review each venue to fine tune recommendations for how to best serve each one, building off existing service provided by Metro and other municipal transit operators. Please refer to Attachment B, GETS Workstream Update, for detailed status updates regarding the GETS staffing plan, cost estimate, vehicle acquisition strategy, and funding strategy.
Accessibility Outreach
The Board’s motion directed Metro to use the existing Metro Aging and Disability Transportation Network (ADTN), County of Los Angeles Commission on Disabilities (LACCOD), and City of Los Angeles Commission on Disability to inform existing 2028 Games transportation plans to address the mobility needs of people with disabilities during the 2028 Games and after. At February’s Ad Hoc Games Committee meeting, staff reported on outreach to the County and City Commissions focused on improving access for people with disabilities. Staff continued outreach with presentations to the ACCESS board on February 24 (the Access Board is an independent federal agency that advances accessibility through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards) and to the County Commission on Disability April 22.
In alignment with the Board’s directive, Metro will continue to engage the ADTN, LACCOD, and the City Commission on Disability to directly inform transportation planning for the 2028 Games and beyond. As part of this effort, Metro will host a workshop in Fall 2025 with disability stakeholders to help define implementation priorities through the ongoing work of the GME Accessibility Subcommittee. In addition, staff will feature an accessibility track at the June 2025 Games Mobility Summit and continue engaging stakeholders to inform the development of a public tracker on accessibility commitments leading up to the 2028 Games. This sustained engagement will ensure that planning efforts deliver both immediate improvements and a lasting legacy of greater accessibility across the region.
Transportation and Mobility Summit
Metro is preparing to host a Regional Transportation and Mobility Summit next month, including regional transit agency partners and local jurisdictions, to focus on priority outcomes for transportation planning for the 2028 Games. Deep dive working sessions will include a focus on the Games Enhanced Transit Service, Accessibility, Wayfinding, Mobility Hubs, and other GME workstreams that will provide legacy benefits for the region beyond the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Following the confirmation of venues throughout the region, Metro plans to use this summit to gather input on any needed changes to the Mobility Concept Plan. The Regional Summit will include panels focused on universal design to continue highlighting this as a focus of preparation for the Games. Stakeholders named in the motion as well as others in the region will be invited to attend and participate.
Term Sheet/MOU Update
Over the past year, Metro and LA28 have been working on a term sheet that will serve as a foundation for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), focused on addressing the funding issue for the GETS. The term sheet sets out to clearly define the roles and responsibilities between Metro and LA28, potential levels of service for the GETS, and reimbursement for the GETS. Metro staff will report back to the Board regarding the MOU and the reimbursement terms for the GETS once finalized.
Metro and LA28 have made significant progress in defining the assigned responsibilities for each party. Throughout the process, Metro has remained committed to ensuring that Metro avoids undue financial responsibility while still adequately meeting the challenge of providing transportation services during the Games.
Implementation Schedule for MCP Projects and Programs
Metro has prepared Project Implementation Plans, as summarized in the fact sheets provided in Attachment C. These plans provide detailed descriptions for each project along with cost estimates and implementation schedules. Where applicable, maps are demonstrate the geographic extent of regional projects such as the Games Route Network and Mobility Hubs.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Several projects in the MCP will positively impact safety. For example, bus-only lane projects will allow buses to reduce weaving out from and into traffic as they approach and leave the bus stop. First/Last Mile projects improve safety outcomes for people biking and walking.
Equity_Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
Staff continues to work with the Office of Equity and Race (OER) to support programs and projects identified within the Mobility Concept Plan (MCP) in considering equity in planning, design, and implementation. Staff emphasized equity in the prioritization of the project list with a weighted score of 40%. This translated into projects with higher equity scores ranking higher overall and getting included in the 2022 MCP Prioritized Project List. Over the past six months, staff worked with OER to pilot the Equity Planning & Evaluation Tool (EPET) as part of the development of implementation plans for four workstreams: Light Rail Speed & Reliability Improvements, Key Stations, Mobility Hubs and First/Last Mile. Staff have also developed a draft Universal Inclusive Design Strategy (formerly the Accessibility strategy) to inform planning for the mobility and accessibility needs of people with disabilities during the 2028 Games. This strategy serves as a foundational document to guide equitable and inclusive transportation planning, ensuring long-term benefits for the region.
Vehicle_Miles_Traveled_Outcome
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED OUTCOME
VMT and VMT per capita in Los Angeles County are lower than national averages, the lowest in the SCAG region, and on the lower end of VMT per capita statewide, with these declining VMT trends due in part to Metro’s significant investment in rail and bus transit.* Metro’s Board-adopted VMT reduction targets align with California’s statewide climate goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. To ensure continued progress, all Board items are assessed for their potential impact on VMT.
As part of these ongoing efforts, this item is expected to contribute to further reductions in VMT. This item supports Metro’s systemwide strategy to reduce VMT through planning, operational, and investment activities that will benefit and further encourage transit ridership, ridesharing, and active transportation including first/last mile improvements, bus priority corridors, mobility hubs, and support for mobility wallets. Metro’s Board-adopted VMT reduction targets were designed to build on the success of existing investments, and this item aligns with those objectives.
*Based on population estimates from the United States Census and VMT estimates from the highway performance monitoring system data between 2001-2019.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The development of the MCP supports:
Strategic goal 1: Provide high-quality mobility options that enable people to spend less time traveling. Strategic Goal 2: Deliver outstanding trip experiences for all users of the transportation system. Strategic Goal 4: Transform LA County through regional collaboration and national leadership” by providing a roadmap and strategy to deliver permanent transit and transit-supportive projects and programs that can help serve the 2028 Games.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Staff will continue to advance planning for the GETS system, including coordination with LA28 as venue locations are finalized. Staff will also continue preparation for the Regional Transportation and Mobility Summit and continue to advance the various Games workstreams.
At the next meeting, Metro will report back on the Regional Transportation and Mobility Summit and share details of the work developed and advanced during that event.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Board Motion #8
Attachment B - GETS Workstream Update
Attachment C - Implementation Fact Sheets
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Jacqueline Torres, Senior Director, Office of Strategic Innovation, (213) 547-4208
Ernesto Chaves, Senior Executive Officer, Office of Strategic Innovation, (213) 547- 4362
Joseph Forgiarini, Senior Executive Officer, Operations, (213) 418-3400
Mathew Dake, Deputy Chief, Operations, (213) 922-4061
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Seleta Reynolds, Chief Innovation Officer, (213) 922-4656
Conan Cheung, Chief Operations Officer, (213) 418-3034
