LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) introduced its first Automated People Mover train car Aug. 2, marking a step toward the future of how people will be able to travel to and from the airport.
The driverless train system is the centerpiece of LAX’s Landside Access Modernization Program, featuring six stations that include connections to the Metro light rail system. The goal is to reduce the number of vehicles traveling into the airport’s Central Terminal Area.
“The Automated People Mover will be so much more than another way to get to LAX—it’s the piece of the puzzle that will curb the congestion that has been plaguing our airport for decades,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said. “As we welcome the first car that will whisk travelers to renovated terminals, parking structures, Metro rail, and a new rental car facility, it’s clear that a completely reimagined LAX is on the horizon.”…