The rephased ITC is based on community feedback, including meetings with business owners and neighbors. After these listening sessions, the City decided to prioritize immediate improvements in the downtown Market Street area, and addressing issues like traffic congestion, transit connections, and support for local businesses. The original plan focused on a 1.6-mile automated people mover (APM) connecting the Metro K Line to downtown Inglewood. The rephased plan introduces a phased, multi-modal transit system that delivers faster, more impactful changes within Inglewood while preserving the option for a high-capacity APM to serve the long-term growth of the City in the future.

Phase 1 aims to increase transportation options throughout Inglewood and focus on infrastructure improvements on Market Street to enhance its accessibility. Key upgrades include:

• New mobility hubs with better connections to Metro lines
• Improved bus-only lanes and shuttle services
• Enhanced traffic technology to reduce congestion
• Bike infrastructure including bike share stations, lockers, and repair stations
• Electrical vehicle charging stations
  Upgraded sidewalks to improve safety for pedestrians walking between downtown Inglewood and the city venues
• Investment in Market Street to support small businesses and improve the visitor experience

Reliable new transit to key destinations
Phase 1 addresses a first/last mile gap in our transit system by introducing a high-frequency shuttle system linking Metro’s C and K Lines to major venues and mobility hubs. Dedicated event-day bus-only lanes on La Brea Ave and Hawthorne Blvd ensure fast, predictable travel when it matters most. Time-certain service will fill a key regional gap and makes transit a more attractive option.

Designed to boost transit Ridership
The project is projected to add over 3,000 daily riders on non-event days and up to 15,000 daily riders during major events like NFL games. This includes Metro transfers, park & ride users, and drivers shifting to transit. In its first year, Phase 1 is expected to generate 3.4 million annual boardings and about 7.8 million unlinked transit trips systemwide.

Enhanced regional access & multimodal connections
Phase 1 adds mobility hubs with park & ride, passenger amenities, and seamless links to bike and pedestrian networks—making transfers easier and expanding access to Metro rail.

A more sustainable mobility network
By diverting thousands of auto trips, especially during events, the project helps lower Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), greenhouse gas emissions, and congestion.

The City has reviewed and confirmed that the traffic, congestion, and transit demand within Inglewood support an eventual APM system. While delivery of the APM has been deferred, Phase 1 is designed to keep that option viable.

Key actions towards an APM include:

• Preserving the fixed guideway alignment
• Continuing to explore funding and design solutions
• Advancing compatible infrastructure now to avoid delays later

The City remains in the FTA’s CIG Program Engineering Phase and is pursuing a Letter of No Prejudice, ensuring early Phase 1 investments (like right-of-way acquisition) count toward the local funding match when the APM is ready to advance.

Investing in Market Street is about making an already lively, vibrant, and historic part of the city more accessible to Inglewood residents and visitors. The plan includes upgrading the sidewalks, adding better lighting and seating areas, and improving the greenery to create a more welcoming space for pedestrians. Parking will be improved to make it easier for people to visit local shops. New public transit options on Market Street will make it a convenient spot where people can easily get around. The City will also be providing grants to local small businesses and property owners to facilitate façade and tenant improvements.

Phase 1 includes the creation of Mobility Hubs at the north and south end of the City, aimed at providing easy access to parking and public transport options, especially for people heading to popular city venues.

The Mobility Hubs will be located on and around Market Street, connecting to the Metro K Line, as well as on the south end of the City, connecting to the Metro C Line and the 105 freeway.

Hubs will have stations to access both private and city bus lines, Park & Ride and Kiss & Ride services, and shuttle bus connections to local venues. They will also support rideshare services and other programs like Inglewood’s I-Ride and I-Line, which offer on-demand and free shuttle services within the city. These hubs will serve as transfer points to the wider Metro rail network and local bus lines, making it easier for residents and visitors to access public transit.

The bus-only lanes will be activated to serve events and be located along Hawthorne Boulevard, La Brea Avenue, and Arbor Vitae Street, leading into the Sports and Entertainment District. Daily shuttle buses will connect the Metro stations to key locations within Inglewood, including providing greater access to Market St and popular city venues.

While there will be some construction as improvements are made, Phase 1 is being designed to avoid major disruptions along city streets, including Prairie Avenue, especially ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The focus on Market Street also means the City can make impactful changes without extensive roadway construction at this time.

The City will need to acquire two sites, located at Market & Florence and Market & Manchester.

Staff anticipates seeking authorization to initiate this process with offers to property owners by the end of the year. After that milestone, businesses will be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to state and federal requirements. Eligible businesses may receive a range of benefits, including advisory support and direct financial assistance for moving costs, re-establishment expenses, and loss of goodwill.

Because determination of benefits eligibility is highly individualized and depends on each business’ operating history and their unique needs, each will be assigned a dedicated relocation agent to evaluate their eligibility, answer questions, and assist them throughout the process ensuring they receive all available benefits.

The City will provide support throughout the relocation process and will make every effort to help each business relocate to a suitable and preferred location of their choice – ideally within Inglewood and on or close to Market Street – to the extent possible and desired. To assist with this effort, a dedicated business relocation specialist, Jesse Ortiz from Monument, has been engaged to support businesses with their individual relocation needs. For assistance, please email us or contact Jesse Ortiz at Monument by calling (800) 577-0109.

Additionally, the City is implementing the Destination Market Street Program to revitalize downtown Inglewood’s Market Street by providing grants to existing and new businesses to support façade and tenant improvements. This program is anticipated to launch in Summer 2025 and will allocate funds in support of relocated businesses who wish to reestablish themselves along Market Street.

The City will continue engaging the community. Throughout 2025, there will be workshops, focus groups, and public meetings to share more details and gather feedback on specific aspects of the project, such as pedestrian and safety upgrades and new transit services. You can stay updated by visiting the City’s website and signing up for project updates.

We encourage the community to get involved by attending upcoming workshops and public meetings, or by sharing feedback virtually, to help shape the project’s design and features. You can also stay informed and participate in the planning process by signing up for updates.