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THIRD OF SIX PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE STRUCTURES CONNECTING TERMINALS TO LAX PEOPLE MOVER STATIONS SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED

January 31, 2022

 

THIRD OF SIX PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE STRUCTURES CONNECTING TERMINALS TO LAX PEOPLE MOVER STATIONS SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED

 

 

Bridge will connect Terminal 3 to a future Central Terminal Area
Automated People Mover station

 

 

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the successful placement of the third of six pedestrian bridge structures that will connect terminals to Automated People Mover (APM) stations in the Central Terminal Area (CTA). The latest bridge, which crosses over World Way, will connect the West CTA station to Terminal 3 once the train system is complete.

Over the course of four evenings, partially pre-fabricated steel trusses, ranging in weight from 56,000 to 97,000 pounds, were assembled and lifted into place with a 350-ton crane. Supported over the roadway by a shoring tower, the segments were welded together. The installation of floor and roof beams is underway, which will complete the erection of structural steel for the pedestrian walkway.

“With the completion of this operation, the steel structures for half of the pedestrian bridges over World Way have been successfully installed,” said Jake Adams, Deputy Executive Director, Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP). “As the airport continues to undergo major landside and airside modernization efforts, these pedestrian bridges are a prelude to the future of connected travel at LAX.”

Click here to view an educational video on constructing the pedestrian walkways over World Way. High-resolution photos are available upon request.

With the steel beams placed for the third pedestrian bridge, work will begin to install the underdeck scaffolding that will allow construction to continue above the roadway, minimizing the impacts on the traveling public.

The first pedestrian bridge, which is located at Terminal 4.5 and will connect to the West CTA station, was installed in June of 2021, followed by the installation of the second pedestrian bridge that will connect from the Center CTA station to Terminal 2 in September. Currently, both bridges are being prepared for the installation of glass panels that will happen later this year.

The remaining three bridges – at Terminal 1, Tom Bradley International Terminal and at Terminal 5.5 – will be installed later this year, with the Terminal 1 bridge installation scheduled to begin in February.

The centerpiece of LAX’s Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), the APM is a 2.25-mile electric train system that will transport travelers in and out of the CTA, connecting them to new off-site parking facilities, regional light rail transportation and the Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility. The APM project is a critical investment into the infrastructure of Los Angeles as the city prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games. The APM is expected to relieve congestion within the CTA and in turn the surrounding thoroughfares, thereby reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

To learn more about LAX’s modernization, visit FlyLAX.com/ConnectingLAX.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX, the third-busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States in 2019, is in the midst of a $14.5-billion capital improvement program that will touch on all nine passenger terminals and build new facilities, including an Automated People Mover (APM) train, Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility and a 12- to 15-gate Bradley West Gates addition to the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

In 2019, LAX served nearly 88.1 million passengers and offered an average of 700 daily nonstop flights to 113 destinations in the U.S. and 1,200 weekly nonstop flights to 91 markets in 46 countries on 72 commercial airlines.

LAX generates 620,600 jobs in Southern California, with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion, according to an economic study based on 2014 operations. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion; $966 million in state and local taxes; and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

LAWA is leading the aviation industry in sustainability practices, with initiatives related to water management, energy (electricity) management, air quality, recycling and natural resources management. In 2019, LAX received Level III ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airport Councils International-Europe.

LAWA is also a leader in inclusivity, operating eight programs that provide opportunities for business enterprises including local, small, minority-owned, veteran-owned and disadvantaged firms, and working together with community partners to offer the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which targets local workers to make them ready for rewarding careers in the construction trades, and the Build LAX Academy, designed to prepare small contracting businesses for success when working on projects at LAX.

LAX was named a top-10 U.S. airport by SKYTRAX in 2018, and was honored as the “Most Innovative Airport for Passenger Experience” in 2019 by the American Association of Airport Executives. LAX is the second-most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram, according to wego.com. Other recent honors have included selection as the No. 9 Best Airport (Wall Street Journal); No. 7 Best On-Time Performance for a Mega-Hub Airport (OAG); one of “The World’s Best Airports for Business Travelers” (GlobeHunters); Public-Private Partnership of the Year (P3 Bulletin); Urth Caffe, Best Airport Coffee Concession of the Year (Global FAB Awards); Innovation of the Year, Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (ARTBA); Best Project, United Airlines Terminal 7 and 8 Redevelopment Program (Engineering News Record California); North American Public-Private Partnership Deal of the Year (IJ Global); and Innovative Transportation Solution of the Year, Automated People Mover (WTS LA).

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

MAYOR GARCETTI UNVEILS $294 MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART LAX ECONOMY PARKING

October 19, 2021

MAYOR GARCETTI UNVEILS $294 MILLION

STATE-OF-THE-ART LAX ECONOMY PARKING

 

 

Online pre-booking system, electric vehicle chargers, available space indicators and more
will elevate the parking experience at LAX

 

 

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and invited guests cut the ribbon to the LAX Economy Parking facility, which opens to the public Oct. 19.

 

 

 

(Los Angeles, CA) Guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) now have access to one of the most advanced economy parking facilities at any U.S. airport with today’s opening of a $294 million, state-of-the-art parking structure.

LAX Economy Parking, known as the Intermodal Transportation Facility-West during construction, is the first major component of LAX’s $5.5 billion Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) to be completed and opened to the public, and will become a centralized hub for ground transportation in the future. The four-story, 1.7-million-square-foot facility has approximately 4,300 new parking stalls for LAX. It features the latest in smart parking technology to create a streamlined parking experience, including pre-booked parking, intuitive wayfinding, electric vehicle chargers and more.

The facility’s opening was celebrated with speeches and a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) President Beatrice Hsu, Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justin Erbacci and Swinerton Builders’ President Dave Callis.

“As the third largest airport in the world, LAX is our gateway to the world — where dreams take flight and we welcome the future of our city with open arms,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “LAX Economy Parking is a historic marker of progress in the midst of a once-in-a-generation transformation at the airport — bringing travelers a state-of-art facility that will help reduce congestion, enable our airport to realize its full potential, and continue to create a more seamless travel experience for millions of Angelenos and visitors.”

LAX Economy Parking is the first piece of a complete modernization of the parking experience at LAX. In the near future, all LAX parking structures, including those throughout the Central Terminal Area, will feature smart technology, which will create a more efficient and elevated guest experience. Beginning Oct. 15, guests will be able to make advanced reservations at four structures in the Central Terminal Area (2b, 3, 4 and 7) as well as at the Van Nuys Flyaway terminal garage. Inside, the Parking Guidance System will identify available parking spaces throughout the building on dynamic signage boards, while a Parking Space Indicator System will show available or occupied spaces via overhead lights.

“Today we begin a series of grand openings that will transform LAX into the modern, sustainable, public transit hub our city deserves,” said Councilmember Mike Bonin (District 11). “This milestone is possible because we brought airport neighbors and airport officials together to modernize LAX, reduce its impacts on local communities, and make it a first-class neighbor, opening the door for big improvements to transportation, job creation and environmental benefits. I am thrilled to see this promise being delivered upon for my constituents, Angelenos and future visitors to our vibrant city.”

Utilizing LAX’s new online parking reservation system at parking.flylax.com, travelers can now pre-book a parking spot for a discounted rate, guaranteeing a place to park. The system includes technology that allows for automatic entry and exit at the gate.

Online pre-booking will offer a parker the greatest discount compared to the drive-up rate of $25 per day, with initial discounts up to 70% off pre-book rates. The earlier a parker pre-books, the greater their discount. LAX Economy Parking rates are also dynamic and based on availability.

“The new economy parking lot is the first of many improvements that will completely transform the passenger experience at LA,” said Councilmember Joe Buscaino (District 15). “With the new lot, along with the connection to the Metro rail system, the automated people mover and the revamped FlyAway program, residents of all income levels will have options for getting to and from the airport, and will no longer have to choose between convenience and affordability.”

A dedicated shuttle bus will transport parkers between the facility and the LAX Central Terminal Area, where a dedicated inner bus lane on the Arrivals/Lower Level will provide quick access to and from the airport away from regular traffic. Once the Automated People Mover (APM) train is operational, passengers will connect to the train system on the second floor of the Economy Parking facility via two pedestrian bridges linking the building to the train station.

“The opening of LAX Economy Parking is an momentous achievement, the first element in our multi-billion-dollar transformation that will forever change how Angelenos and visitors get to, from and around our airport,” said Beatrice Hsu, President, BOAC. “This innovative facility is an integral addition to our airport parking, and will provide a convenient and affordable place to park, while elevating the guest experience at LAX.”

“Today is a truly historic day for LAX and Los Angeles as we unveil this state-of-the-art facility, which showcases how we are creating the world-class airport our City deserves,” said Justin Erbacci, CEO, LAWA. “Building a better LAX is more than just bringing state-of-the-art facilities online – it’s about how we build, and we are proud that this facility rose from the ground with the help of more than 3,700 craft workers and nearly 850,000 work hours over the last several years. It truly is a testament to our partnership with the building trades to use local, skilled labor as we transform our airport.”

LAX Economy Parking is a sustainable facility, in alignment with LAWA’s Sustainability Action Plan, “Boldly Moving to Zero.” In addition to smart parking technology that helps reduce vehicle idling, the facility is outfitted with a multitude of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. A total of 500 Level 2 and eight DC-fast (Level 3) chargers will be installed and operational in the first year. As a whole, the building incorporates infrastructure for nearly 1,600 parking stalls to have EV charging capabilities.

Other sustainable elements of the facility include energy saving lighting controls, dedicated parking spaces for low emitting vehicles and car/van pools, low-flow plumbing fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping and recycled water.

The building is designed in the mid-century modern aesthetic, aligning with the overall design theme of LAX. The open-air rooftop of the facility offers amazing plane spotting views, as the building sits just under the flight path for the north runways.

LAX also announced the first public art commission award for the LAMP. In coordination with the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), Sadie Barnette was selected by the LAMP Art Committee to design a permanent, site-specific artwork for the new plaza at the future ground transportation hub. Barnette is from Oakland, CA, holds a BFA from California Institute of the Arts and an MFA from the University of California, San Diego, and is represented by Charlie James Gallery in Los Angeles and Jessica Silverman in San Francisco.

Barnette’s proposed artwork for the plaza is brightly colored terrazzo lettering that spells out the welcoming message, “Sister You Are Welcome Here,” which also serves as the title of the work. The warm, inviting statement is an expression of civic hospitality, broadcasting that LAX welcomes the world to Los Angeles. The positive greeting carries multiple meanings that expand to ideas of migration, transitions and diversity. Featuring bold colors and a playful font, the sentiment will create a memorable meeting spot to welcome visitors to Los Angeles, while also signaling the comfort of home for locals returning from travel. The artwork is expected to be completed in 2024.

The LAWA Security and Badging Office, which is currently located on the far west side of the airport off Pershing Drive and World Way West, also will be housed inside the facility in the future. This move will allow employees to utilize public transportation and the future APM to take care of their badging needs, helping to further reduce vehicle traffic on the surrounding roads and neighborhoods.

The Board of Airport Commissioners awarded the design-build contract to Swinerton Builders on July 11, 2018, with Watry-Gensler comprising the design team. The facility broke ground exactly one year later on July 11, 2019, on the grounds of what was formerly known as Economy Lot C.

During the course of the contract with Swinerton Builders, 3,781 total craft workers assisted with building the new facility, earning more than $54 million in total wages. Of these workers, 1,136 or 30.04% were local workers. A total of 848,501 hours were performed by craft workers on the contract.

In addition, of the 208 contractors working on the project, 123 were certified as Small Business Enterprise (107), Local Business Enterprise (50), Local Small Business Enterprise (34) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (13). Together, these business enterprises** earned a combined $129.97 million.

**Firms may be certified in multiple categories

The other components of LAX’s LAMP include the APM, a 2.25-mile elevated guideway train system with six stations total – three inside the Central Terminal Area and three outside, a Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility, the long-awaited connection to the regional transit system and roadway improvements.

 

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About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX, the third-busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States in 2019, is in the midst of a $14.5-billion capital improvement program that will touch on all nine passenger terminals and build new facilities, including an Automated People Mover (APM) train, Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility and a 12- to 15-gate Bradley West Gates addition to the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

In 2019, LAX served nearly 88.1 million passengers and offered an average of 700 daily nonstop flights to 113 destinations in the U.S. and 1,200 weekly nonstop flights to 91 markets in 46 countries on 72 commercial airlines.

LAX generates 620,600 jobs in Southern California, with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion, according to an economic study based on 2014 operations. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion; $966 million in state and local taxes; and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

LAWA is leading the aviation industry in sustainability practices, with initiatives related to water management, energy (electricity) management, air quality, recycling and natural resources management. In 2019, LAX received Level III ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airport Councils International-Europe.

LAWA is also a leader in inclusivity, operating eight programs that provide opportunities for business enterprises including local, small, minority-owned, veteran-owned and disadvantaged firms, and working together with community partners to offer the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which targets local workers to make them ready for rewarding careers in the construction trades, and the Build LAX Academy, designed to prepare small contracting businesses for success when working on projects at LAX.

LAX was named a top-10 U.S. airport by SKYTRAX in 2018, and was honored as the “Most Innovative Airport for Passenger Experience” in 2019 by the American Association of Airport Executives. LAX is the second-most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram, according to wego.com. Other recent honors have included selection as the No. 9 Best Airport (Wall Street Journal); No. 7 Best On-Time Performance for a Mega-Hub Airport (OAG); one of “The World’s Best Airports for Business Travelers” (GlobeHunters); Public-Private Partnership of the Year (P3 Bulletin); Urth Caffe, Best Airport Coffee Concession of the Year (Global FAB Awards); Innovation of the Year, Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (ARTBA); Best Project, United Airlines Terminal 7 and 8 Redevelopment Program (Engineering News Record California); North American Public-Private Partnership Deal of the Year (IJ Global); and Innovative Transportation Solution of the Year, Automated People Mover (WTS LA).

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.  Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

LAX CONSOLIDATED RENT-A-CAR FACILITY CELEBRATES CONCRETE TOPPING OFF

July 13, 2021

 

 

LAX CONSOLIDATED RENT-A-CAR FACILITY CELEBRATES CONCRETE TOPPING OFF

 

 

A total of 233,000 cubic yards of concrete was poured since breaking ground in 2019

 

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility is a big step closer to completion after officially topping off the structure with the last of 233,000 cubic yards of concrete poured since breaking ground in 2019.

 

“The Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility will be a game-changer for our airport when it opens in 2023, providing a streamlined rental car experience for the hundreds of thousands of travelers who rent cars each year,” said Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). “We thank all of the craft workers and project team members who have tallied more than two and a half million work hours to reach this significant achievement as we build a better LAX.”

 

The topping off of the ConRAC facility, which will become the largest in the world of its kind once open in 2023, took place at the Idle Storage building, one of three structures that comprise the approximately 6.4-million-square-foot facility. LAX is the second-busiest rental car market of any domestic airport (as of 2019), and this new facility will create an easier rental car experience for the hundreds of thousands of travelers renting cars each year.

 

The ConRAC facility, which will consolidate multiple rental car companies currently spread out across the LAX area into one convenient location adjacent to the 405 freeway, will connect to the LAX Central Terminal Area via the Automated People Mover train system, which also is currently under construction. Once the train is open, it will replace rental car shuttles and remove approximately 3,200 daily shuttle trips from the busy terminal area and the surrounding roadways.

 

The facility is being developed through a Public-Private Partnership (P3) with LAX ConRAC Partners (LAXCP). It will house more than 18,000 rental car vehicles, including Ready Return and Idle Storage. It also will feature a Quick Turn Around building, allowing for the light maintenance of vehicles such as fueling, car washing, oil changes and tire rotation. The Quick Turn Around building also will help alleviate traffic congestion by keeping operations within the footprint of the facility and not out on the city streets.
“Topping off at the Idle Storage building represents the latest achievement in a series of significant construction milestones for our team,” said Alan Kuysters, Project Director for the Design and Construction of the ConRAC facility. “It is rewarding to see our team’s hard work and dedication come together once again in such a significant moment for the final building concrete pour.”
A concrete batch plant was built on site to produce the concrete needed to build what will become the second-largest concrete structure in the U.S., behind only the Pentagon. The batch plant also was integral in reducing the number of truck deliveries to the project site by approximately 80-90 vehicles per day, helping to mitigate roadway impacts.

 

The first foundations were poured in February 2020, and just over a year later in March 2021, the Ready Return and Quick Turn Around buildings topped off, with approximately 129,000 cubic yards poured for the Ready Return building and 44,000 cubic yards for the Quick Turn Around building.
The ConRAC facility is one of the major components of LAX’s $5.5 billion Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), which will improve access to LAX, provide new pick-up/drop-off options for travelers and provide the long-awaited connection to regional transportation.
The project also is the second of two Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain, Public-Private Partnerships at LAX. The contract, valued at approximately $2 billion for a 28-year period, is creating pipelines for local workers. LAXCP’s investment in business and workforce development is an important requirement throughout the construction process, with more than a third of the hours worked having come from local hires. Sustainable design also is at the forefront of the ConRAC facility as it aims to achieve a required Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating with elements including native drought-tolerant landscaping, reclaimed water usage and a solar farm, generating more than 8,400 megawatt hours annually.
For more information, or to subscribe to receive email updates about the LAX transformation, visit FlyLAX.com/ConnectingLAX.

 

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX, the third-busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States in 2019, is in the midst of a $14.5-billion capital improvement program that will touch on all nine passenger terminals and build new facilities, including an Automated People Mover (APM) train, Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility and a 12- to 15-gate Bradley West Gates addition to the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

 

In 2019, LAX served nearly 88.1 million passengers and offered an average of 700 daily nonstop flights to 113 destinations in the U.S. and 1,200 weekly nonstop flights to 91 markets in 46 countries on 72 commercial airlines.

 

LAX generates 620,600 jobs in Southern California, with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion, according to an economic study based on 2014 operations. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion; $966 million in state and local taxes; and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

 

LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

 

LAWA is leading the aviation industry in sustainability practices, with initiatives related to water management, energy (electricity) management, air quality, recycling and natural resources management. In 2019, LAX received Level III ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airport Councils International-Europe.

 

LAWA is also a leader in inclusivity, operating eight programs that provide opportunities for business enterprises including local, small, minority-owned, veteran-owned and disadvantaged firms, and working together with community partners to offer the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which targets local workers to make them ready for rewarding careers in the construction trades, and the Build LAX Academy, designed to prepare small contracting businesses for success when working on projects at LAX.

 

LAX was named a top-10 U.S. airport by SKYTRAX in 2018, and was honored as the “Most Innovative Airport for Passenger Experience” in 2019 by the American Association of Airport Executives. LAX is the second-most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram, according to wego.com. Other recent honors have included selection as the No. 9 Best Airport (Wall Street Journal); No. 7 Best On-Time Performance for a Mega-Hub Airport (OAG); one of “The World’s Best Airports for Business Travelers” (GlobeHunters); Public-Private Partnership of the Year (P3 Bulletin); Urth Caffe, Best Airport Coffee Concession of the Year (Global FAB Awards); Innovation of the Year, Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (ARTBA); Best Project, United Airlines Terminal 7 and 8 Redevelopment Program (Engineering News Record California); North American Public-Private Partnership Deal of the Year (IJ Global); and Innovative Transportation Solution of the Year, Automated People Mover (WTS LA).

 

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.  Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

 

LAX: PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING TERMINAL 2 TO PARKING STRUCTURE 2A SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED

February 10, 2021

 

LAX: PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING TERMINAL 2 TO PARKING STRUCTURE 2A SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED

 

Removal of the bridge clears the way for modernization construction to continue

 
The bridge removal was a two-night operation, with one half of the bridge being removed each night.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) Today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced the successful removal of a pedestrian bridge linking Parking Structure 2A to Terminal 2 within the Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport Central Terminal Area (CTA). It was the third bridge removed as part of LAX’s modernization and clears the way for Terminal 2 connection to the Automated People Mover Center CTA station via an elevated pedestrian bridge in the future.

“For the second time in three months, our construction team successfully removed a pedestrian bridge, helping to pave the way for our continued modernization,” said Jake Adams, Deputy Executive Director, Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP). “Removing this bridge is the first of many major achievements in 2021, a year in which our monumental transformation will continue to come to life as we build a better LAX.”

In the days leading up to removal of the pedestrian bridge, which was originally construction as part of airport improvements made in preparation for the 1984 Olympic Games, crews removed concrete and roofing to lighten the bridge. Once that work was complete, shoring was constructed to support the structure as it was cut into two large sections. The sections were then removed via a 400-ton crane over the course of two evenings, the first during the early morning hours of Jan. 29 and the second during the early morning hours of Jan. 30. Each segment weighed more than 50,000 pounds.

 
Click on each of the images above to view time-lapse video of the bridge removal on night one (left) and night two (right).
After the bridge sections were removed, they were lowered onto a flatbed truck where they were dismantled before being hauled away.

This pedestrian bridge removal is the latest in a series of demolitions required to facilitate construction of the modernization projects. In May 2019, the first pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 6 to Parking Structure 6 was removed. In November 2020, the pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 3 to Parking Structure 3 was removed months before originally planned in order to leverage reduced traffic volume associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The centerpiece of LAWA’s Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), the APM is a 2.25-mile electric train system that will transport travelers in and out of the CTA, connecting them to new off-site parking facilities, regional light rail transportation and the Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility. The APM project is a critical investment into the infrastructure of Los Angeles as the city prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

 

The APM will feature six stations: three stations inside the CTA, which connect to the terminals via elevated pedestrian walkways, and three stations outside the CTA, which will connect to new off-site parking facilities, regional light rail transportation and a Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility. The APM is expected to relieve congestion within the CTA and in turn the surrounding thoroughfares, thereby reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

 

To learn more about LAX’s modernization, visit FlyLAX.com/ConnectingLAX.
A view of the bridge prior to its removal.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX, the third-busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States in 2019, is in the midst of a $14.3-billion capital improvement program that will touch on all nine passenger terminals and build new facilities, including an Automated People Mover (APM) train, Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility and a 12- to 15-gate Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) addition to the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

 

In 2019, LAX served nearly 88.1 million passengers and offered an average of 700 daily nonstop flights to 113 destinations in the U.S. and 1,200 weekly nonstop flights to 91 markets in 46 countries on 72 commercial airlines.

 

LAX generates 620,600 jobs in Southern California, with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion, according to an economic study based on 2014 operations. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion; $966 million in state and local taxes; and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

 

LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

 

LAWA is leading the aviation industry in sustainability practices, with initiatives related to water management, energy (electricity) management, air quality, recycling and natural resources management. In 2019, LAX received Level III ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airport Councils International-Europe.

 

LAWA is also a leader in inclusivity, operating eight programs that provide opportunities for business enterprises including local, small, minority-owned, veteran-owned and disadvantaged firms, and working together with community partners to offer the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which targets local workers to make them ready for rewarding careers in the construction trades, and the Build LAX Academy, designed to prepare small contracting businesses for success when working on projects at LAX.

 

LAX was named a top-10 U.S. airport by SKYTRAX in 2018, and was honored as the “Most Innovative Airport for Passenger Experience” in 2019 by the American Association of Airport Executives. LAX is the second-most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram, according to wego.com. Other recent honors have included selection as the No. 9 Best Airport (Wall Street Journal); No. 7 Best On-Time Performance for a Mega-Hub Airport (OAG); one of “The World’s Best Airports for Business Travelers” (GlobeHunters); Public-Private Partnership of the Year (P3 Bulletin); Urth Caffe, Best Airport Coffee Concession of the Year (Global FAB Awards); Innovation of the Year, Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (ARTBA); Best Project, United Airlines Terminal 7 and 8 Redevelopment Program (Engineering News Record California); North American Public-Private Partnership Deal of the Year (IJ Global); and Innovative Transportation Solution of the Year, Automated People Mover (WTS LA).


As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request

FOUNDATION WORK BEGINS ON LAX PEOPLE MOVER STATION SERVICING TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL

February 26, 2020

FOUNDATION WORK BEGINS ON LAX PEOPLE MOVER STATION SERVICING TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
A view of the construction for the West Central Terminal Area People Mover Station from the roof of Tom Bradley International Terminal.

(Los Angeles, CA) Today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced that foundation work has begun on the site of the future West Central Terminal Area (CTA) station at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). One of six elevated stations that comprise the Automated People Mover (APM) system, the West CTA station will be built between Parking Structures 3 and 4.

The largest of the six APM stations, the West CTA station will connect to Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5 and Tom Bradley International Terminal via elevated pedestrian bridges. It will feature an open space with a programmable LED screen and public art from LA-based creators. The station’s clean lines, structural glass walls and high-performance coated metal panel cladding honors the architectural heritage of LAX with its mid-century modern aesthetic.

“When the Automated People Mover’s West CTA station opens, people arriving at Tom Bradley International Terminal from all over the world will make a seamless transition to enjoy all Los Angeles has to offer,” said Jake Adams, Deputy Executive Director, Landside Access Modernization Program, LAWA. “Now, anyone arriving or departing on the West side of LAX can see the monumental transformation underway.”
A rendering of the future West Central Terminal Area Station upon exiting Tom Bradley International.

From the West CTA station, the last stop on the route, the approximate peak hour (between 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.) travel times via the APM will be six minutes to the future Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF)-West, eight minutes to the future ITF-East station and 10 minutes to the future Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility.

Click here to access printable QR Codes and scan to view a virtual reality model of the West CTA station as well as select views of other APM stations.

 

LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS), the developer on the project, began foundation work and cast-in-drilled hole (CIDH) pile construction at West CTA following months of enabling work at the site, including the demolition of a connector bridge between Parking Structures 3 and 4 and extensive utility relocations. These CIDH piles will interface with the columns to support and stabilize the guideway and station. Pile size and length varies based on design requirements, with the largest piles at the site measuring up to 11 feet in diameter and 88 feet in length. A total of 127 piles will support the West CTA station. Smaller piles will also be constructed to support the pedestrian bridges, and as pile construction advances, column construction will begin.

Click on the image below to learn more about CIDH pile construction.

“As we kick off foundation work at the West CTA station, the largest of the Automated People Mover stations, the transformation underway at LAX will become even more apparent,” said Sharon Gookin, Project Director at LINXS. “The APM and its stations were mindfully designed to be elegant additions to the Los Angeles skyline, balancing form with function as the system improves circulation in one of the world’s most important transportation hubs.”

 

CIDH work is now complete at the East CTA station and is nearing completion at the ITF-West, while CIDH work at the ITF-East began in January.

The APM, a 2.25 mile elevated electric train system that will transport travelers in and out of the LAX CTA is the centerpiece of LAWA’s LAMP project. The APM will feature six stations: three stations inside the CTA, which connect to the terminals via elevated pedestrian walkways, and three stations outside the CTA, which will connect to new off-site parking facilities, regional light rail transportation and a Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility. Scheduled to open for passenger service in 2023, the APM is expected to relieve congestion within the CTA and in turn the surrounding thoroughfares, thereby reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

For more information about the APM project, including fact sheets, renderings and construction impact notices, and to subscribe to receive email updates, visitFlyLAX.com/ConnectingLAX.
A closer look at construction of the foundations for the West Central Terminal Area Station.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX, the fourth-busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States, was named a top-10 U.S. airport by SKYTRAX. LAX served nearly 88.1 million passengers in 2019 and offers an average of nearly 700 daily nonstop flights to 113 destinations in 42 states in the U.S., and 1,200 weekly nonstop flights to 91 markets in 46 countries on 72 commercial airlines. LAX handled 691,257 operations (landings and takeoffs) in 2019.

LAX generated 620,600 jobs in Southern California, with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion, according to an economic study based on 2014 operations. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion; $966 million in state and local taxes; and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

 

LAX was honored as having the “Best Overall Customer Service Program” by Airports Council International-North America; named the “Best Airport for Breastfeeding Moms” by Mamava; selected for the Top 10 “Best of the U.S.’s Big Airports” (Wall Street Journal) and “Most Pet-Friendly Airports in the U.S. (Mental Floss); named the second-most improved airport in the U.S. by JD Power; received an “Innovation Award” from the L.A. Better Business Challenge for its Central Utility Plant; and named  a “Business Leader in Air Quality” by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

LAX is also the second-most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram, according to wego.com. LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.


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EXPERIENCE LAX’S AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER IN VIRTUAL REALITY

February 18, 2020

EXPERIENCE LAX’S AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER IN VIRTUAL REALITY

Six virtual reality models showcase the future of LAX on your smartphone
A view of the West Central Terminal Area Station (l); a view of the Intermodal Transportation
Facility – West Station (r).
(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released virtual reality models of the future Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) project. Accessible via smartphones, these interactive models include views of and from within the system’s three Central Terminal Area (CTA) stations and two Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF) stations.

“Although the Automated People Mover train is still a few years of heavy construction away from being operational, technology lets us experience the future of LAX today,” said Justin Erbacci, Interim Chief Executive Officer. “The virtual reality experience shows the vision of a fully-connected LAX that will help solidify our airport’s status as a Gold Standard, world-class facility.”

The models offer a glimpse into the integrated campus design of the APM system, which honors the heritage and history of the CTA and the iconic Theme Building with its mid-century modern design aesthetic.  Featuring clean lines, airy and light-filled corridors, structural glass walls and high-performance coated metal panel cladding, the APM’s stations will create visual continuity throughout the LAX campus. The stations’ canopies cantilever and taper out 20 feet on each side of the roof, creating a floating appearance, and their smooth white metal finish improves the building’s heat island effect. Station platforms are lit via six 20-foot diameter circular skylights in the roof structure, which provide both filtered daylight and night time illumination from energy efficient LED fixtures emitting light from both above and below the canopy.

The new virtual reality models can be accessed by scanning a Quick Response (QR) Code with a smartphone, which will direct the viewer to one of six models of the stations. Viewers can also enhance the experience with the use of 3D glasses.

Click here to access printable QR Codes and scan to view select models of East CTA, Center CTA, West CTA, ITF-East and ITF-West stations.

The APM, a 2.25 mile elevated electric train system that will transport travelers in and out of the LAX CTA is the centerpiece of LAWA’s LAMP project. The APM will feature six stations: three stations inside the CTA, which connect to the terminals via elevated pedestrian walkways, and three stations outside the CTA, which will connect to new off-site parking facilities, regional light rail transportation and a Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) Facility. Scheduled to open for passenger service in 2023, the APM is expected to relieve congestion within the CTA and in turn the surrounding thoroughfares, thereby reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

For more information about the APM project, including fact sheets, renderings and construction impact notices, and to subscribe to receive email updates, visitFlyLAX.com/ConnectingLAX.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX, the fourth-busiest airport in the world and second-busiest in the United States, was named a top-10 U.S. airport by SKYTRAX. LAX served more than 88.1 million passengers in 2019 and offers an average of 700 daily nonstop flights to 109 cities in the U.S. and 1,281 weekly nonstop flights to 93 markets in 47 countries on 69 commercial airlines. LAX ranks 10th in the world in air cargo tonnage processed, with more than 2.4 million tons of air cargo. LAX handled 707,883 operations (landings and takeoffs) in 2018.

LAX generated 620,600 jobs in Southern California, with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion, according to an economic study based on 2014 operations. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion; $966 million in state and local taxes; and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

 

LAX was honored as having the “Best Overall Customer Service Program” by Airports Council International-North America; named the “Best Airport for Breastfeeding Moms” by Mamava; selected for the Top 10 “Best of the U.S.’s Big Airports” (Wall Street Journal) and “Most Pet-Friendly Airports in the U.S. (Mental Floss); named the second-most improved airport in the U.S. by JD Power; received an “Innovation Award” from the L.A. Better Business Challenge for its Central Utility Plant; and named  a “Business Leader in Air Quality” by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

 

LAX is also the second-most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram, according to wego.com. LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

For more information about LAX, please visit    www.flyLAX.com or follow on Twitter   @flyLAXAirport, on Facebook at    www.facebook.com/LAInternationalAirport, and on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/laxairport1.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

About Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is the premier global developer and operator of flagship destinations, with a portfolio valued at €65.0 Bn as at June 30, 2019, including 86% in retail, 7% in offices, 5% in convention & exhibition venues and 2% in services. Currently, the Group owns and operates 92 shopping centres, including 55 flagships in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States. The Group’s centers welcome 1.2 billion visits per year. Present on 2 continents and in 12 countries, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield provides a unique platform for retailers and brand events and offers an exceptional and constantly renewed experience for customers.

With the support of its 3,700 professionals and an unparalleled track-record and know-how, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is ideally positioned to generate superior value and develop world-class projects. The Group has a development pipeline of €10.3 Bn. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield distinguishes itself by its Better Places 2030 agenda that sets its ambition to create better places that respect the highest environmental standards and contribute to better cities. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield stapled shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Paris (Euronext ticker: URW), with a secondary listing in Australia through Chess Depositary Interests. The Group benefits from an A rating from Standard & Poor’s and from an A2 rating from Moody’s.  For more information, please visit www.urw.com.

 

About Fly with Breeze Inc. (Breeze)

Breeze is an on-demand food service on a mission to provide all airport travelers convenient access to delicious, feel-good food.

After years of frequent flying with Celiac’s disease, founder Annabel Lawee turned a personal struggle into an opportunity to alleviate one of travelers’ biggest pain points — seamlessly finding healthy food in the airport.

Every Breeze meal is made from scratch with high-quality ingredients. The menu — featuring crave-worthy meals, snacks, and beverages — accommodates a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and paleo. Customers order directly from the Breeze app, select a pick-up time (up to 24 hours ahead), and grab their order at the Breeze cart post-security.

Breeze launched December 2019 in LAX Terminal 2, marking the first stop on the company’s journey to elevate the airport food experience.

For more information visit www.flywithbreeze.com and follow Breeze’s journey on Instagram at@flywithbreeze.

LAX PEOPLE MOVER TRAIN CONSTRUCTION GOES VERTICAL AS FIRST COLUMNS ARE ERECTED IN CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA

January 30, 2020

LAX PEOPLE MOVER TRAIN CONSTRUCTION GOES VERTICAL AS FIRST COLUMNS ARE ERECTED IN CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA

Construction of the 2.25 mile Automated People Mover train guideway moves to a new phase above ground

The first columns for the Automated People Mover train guideway are now in place between
Parking Structures 1 & 7, which will help support the East Central Terminal Area Station.

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced the start of column construction for the Automated People Mover (APM) project. The first columns, located inside Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Central Terminal Area (CTA), will support the future East CTA Station.

“With the first columns rising above the Central Terminal Area, we can see a reimagined LAX taking shape,” said Justin Erbacci, Interim Chief Executive Officer, LAWA. “Now that we have gone vertical with our construction, we can experience that our transformation is underway, and we are excited to see the progress each and every day.”

Elevated approximately 68 feet above grade and spanning Center Way, East CTA Station will connect to Terminal 7 and Parking Structure 1 via elevated pedestrian bridges. From a dedicated viewing area located on the west end of the station, passengers can enjoy views of the Theme Building, an iconic example of Googie architecture, which is a style of futurist architecture that originated in Los Angeles. One of three stations located inside the CTA, the East CTA Station will be located just a short ride to the new Intermodal Transportation Facilities and the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) Facility.

 

The developer on the APM project, LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS), began foundation work at the site in October 2019 with the construction of Cast-in-Drilled Hole (CIDH) piles. Following the completion of CIDH piles, construction of the columns began. To construct the columns, a crane lifts the steel reinforcement cage into place and concrete is then piped in to bring the construction to grade. Formwork is then erected around the reinforcement cage to prepare for the column’s concrete placement. Once the concrete has cured, the formwork is disassembled, leaving a finished column.

Columns for the Automated People Mover on Center Way between Parking Structures 1 and 7 (l); Falsework prior to being attached to the columns (r).

“For a project of this scale and magnitude, there is a tremendous amount of work that must be done before vertical construction starts,” said Sharon Gookin, Project Director at LINXS. “The completion of the first station columns is an exciting milestone for everyone working on the project.”

As columns are completed, falsework is being erected at the site. Falsework refers to a construction technique in which temporary structures are erected to support a permanent structure until its construction is sufficiently advanced to support itself. Constructed out of reusable and recyclable steel and lumber and designed to support up to 250,000 pounds, the APM falsework will support the formwork for the guideway as the concrete cures and reaches prescribed strength.

Click on the image below to learn more about falsework construction.

The APM, a 2.25 mile elevated electric train system that will transport travelers in and out of the LAX CTA is the centerpiece of LAWA’s LAMP project. The APM will feature six stations: three stations inside the CTA, which connect to the terminals via elevated pedestrian walkways, and three stations outside the CTA, which will connect to new off-site parking facilities, regional light rail transportation and a Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) Facility. Scheduled to open for passenger service in 2023, the APM is expected to relieve congestion within the CTA and in turn the surrounding thoroughfares, thereby reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

For more information about the APM project, including fact sheets, renderings and construction impact notices, and to subscribe to receive email updates, visitFlyLAX.com/ConnectingLAX.

A rendering of the East Central Terminal Area Automated People Mover Station. 
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) LAX, the fourth-busiest airport in the world and second busiest in the United States, was named a top-10 U.S. airport by SKYTRAX. LAX served more than 87.5 million passengers in 2018 and offers an average of 700 daily nonstop flights to 109 cities in the U.S. and 1,281 weekly nonstop flights to 93 markets in 47 countries on 69 commercial airlines. LAX ranks 10th in the world in air cargo tonnage processed, with more than 2.4 million tons of air cargo. LAX handled 707,883 operations (landings and takeoffs) in 2018.

LAX generated 620,600 jobs in Southern California, with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion, according to an economic study based on 2014 operations. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion; $966 million in state and local taxes; and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.

LAX was honored as having the “Best Overall Customer Service Program” by Airports Council International-North America; named the “Best Airport for Breastfeeding Moms” by Mamava; selected for the Top 10 “Best of the U.S.’s Big Airports” (Wall Street Journal) and “Most Pet-Friendly Airports in the U.S. (Mental Floss); named the second-most improved airport in the U.S. by JD Power; received an “Innovation Award” from the L.A. Better Business Challenge for its Central Utility Plant; and named a “Business Leader in Air Quality” by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

LAX is also the second-most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram, according to wego.com. LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.