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Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Summer Olympics, with a focus on enhancing its transportation infrastructure to accommodate the influx of visitors. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which handled over 75 million passengers in 2023, is central to these preparations. With millions expected during the Olympics, upgrades are underway to ensure efficient transit.
Kim Parker Gordon, spokesperson for the LA Olympic and Paralympic Games, stated that "LA28 will be a transit-first Games," encouraging public transport use. Marlon Boarnet from the University of Southern California emphasized the dual benefits of such investments: handling the event's demands and providing lasting infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Karen Bass highlighted efforts to make games accessible via public transportation, stressing coordination across jurisdictions. Significant enhancements have been made since 1984, but further upgrades are needed.
