From Rail to Runway for LA 2028 Olympic Games

LAX/Metro Transit Center: Securing LA for 28 Olympics, World Cup, Super Bowl

The LAX/Metro Transit Center Station is Metro’s first station bringing rail service directly to the LAX area. As part of Metro’s “Twenty-Eight by ’28” initiative, the new $900 million station unites rail, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian access to reduce car dependency and prepare Los Angeles for global events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI, and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Designed as a gateway for millions of travelers, it is a cornerstone of the city’s commitment to more sustainable and accessible public transportation.

For IntegralRSG, this project underscores how protective design safeguards critical infrastructure while enabling mobility. Brought on as subject matter experts, we guided LA Metro through a complex physical security challenge: aligning pedestrian safety intentions with site conflicts that constrained the feasibility of preferred design solutions. We defined a framework within which a custom-engineered solution could be accepted by Metro. We also independently reviewed fabrication drawings and engineering documentation to verify a construction outcome aligned with performance objectives.

The result: a transit hub that enhances mobility, reinforces safety and resilience, and supports a more connected Los Angeles.

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Automated People Mover: Protective Design Redefines LAX Passenger Journey

Stretching over two miles through the heart of LAX, the new Automated People Mover is the centerpiece of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)’s Landside Access Modernization Program. It is also the aviation authority’s first public-private partnership. With five new stations linking to the Consolidated Rental Car facility, intermodal transportation hubs, expanded airport parking, and Metro transit, the Automated People Mover transforms how millions of travelers access one of the world’s busiest airports. Beyond easing congestion, this project delivers lasting value through local job creation, workforce development, and a stronger, closer-knit Los Angeles.

IntegralRSG served as the protective design discipline lead for the Threat & Vulnerability Assessment, guiding LAWA through a comprehensive physical security risk management strategy. Our team consolidated a program of design enhancements as part of Early Works efforts and provided support through design and construction to implement and document alignment with LAWA’s expectations. We advanced engineered solutions to harden stations, fixed facilities, and the elevated guideway against high-intensity shock, impact, and thermal loading—embedding resilience into the core of LA’s revitalized airport experience.

By safeguarding critical infrastructure while enabling seamless mobility, the Automated People Mover positions Los Angeles to welcome the world during the he 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI, and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.