Olympic-Sized Changes for LA: A Bold Vision for the Future of Transit in the City

Gearing up for big events in the City of Angels
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Join host and producer Paul Comfort in Los Angeles, as he uncovers LA's ambitious plan to host the world's first car-free, transit-first Olympics in 2028. This episode of Transit Unplugged TV dives into the deep end of the city's transportation makeover, featuring interviews with key transit leaders about projects like the D Line extension.

Discover the food, fun, and cultural vibrancy of LA, explore innovative transit solutions, and experience the bustling hub at Union Station. See how every facet of LA’s transportation network is gearing up for the Olympics. From parking to hiring drivers and borrowing thousands of buses from across the country, this is a race to for the gold.

But even before they can get to the podium, they have the preliminary trial of the 2026 World Cup as their qualifying event.

How is it all going to come together? Watch and learn on this month’s episode of Transit Unplugged TV with Paul Comfort from Los Angeles.

Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com
Host: Paul Comfort
Producer: Paul Comfort
Music Composer/Supervisor: Jaime Cuadra
Sound Design: Jaime Cuadra
Director of Photography: Jaime Cuadra
Video Editor: Jaime Cuadra
Executive Producer: Julie Gates

Special Thanks to:
LA Metro
Los Angeles Police Department
Trellint
Marketing Copy: Tris Hussey
Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova
Video Director/Editor: Cuadra Visual

00:00 Introduction to the Episode
01:52 Exploring Union Station
02:27 The D Line Extension Project
03:23 Preparing for the 2028 Olympics
05:24 Innovations at LA Metro
06:43 Santa Monica Pier and Transit Innovations
12:06 Paratransit Services in LA
12:32 Autonomous Vehicles and Mobility
14:09 Traffic and Parking Management for the Olympics
17:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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