Protective Design for LA Olympics & Mega Events

The LAX/Metro Transit Center: Securing LA for the World Cup, Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics

protective design for LAX/Metro Transit Center completed before LA Olympics, Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup


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 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.

physical security for LAX/Metro Transit Center with bollards for LA Olympics
protective design for LAX/Metro Transit Center completed exterior at dusk with airplane


Owner:
 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA)
Size:
 9.5 acres, 1,100 feet north-to-south
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Collaborators:
 Grimshaw, Gruen Associates, Soteria Company, Tutor Perini, Gibraltar
Delivery Method:
 Design-Bid-Build



Automated People Mover: Protective Design Redefines LAX Passenger Journey

Aerial rendering of Automated People Mover APM system at LAX airport with terminal


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 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.

protective design for rendering o f Automated People Mover APM at LAX Airport with airplane
Protective design for Automated People Mover APM over LAX Freeway

Owner:
 Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Size:
 2.25 miles of elevated guideway
Location:
 Los Angeles, CA
Collaborators:
 HDR, HNTB, DLR Group, LINXS
Delivery Method:
 Public-Private-Partnership (P3)