LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP)

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The Automated People Mover (APM) is the centerpiece of LAX’s $5.5 billion Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) which will enhance the traveler experience, give guests time-certain access to terminals and provide the long-awaited connection to the regional transportation system. The APM cars will be delivered in 2022, and once major construction is complete, extensive testing will begin. The electric train system features a 2.25-mile elevated guideway with six stations total – three inside the Central Terminal Area (CTA) and three outside the CTA. The APM trains will have large, wide doors with level boarding and each car has 12 seats designated for travelers in need. The APM will be FREE for all users and will operate 24/7. With an anticipated use of approximately 30 million passengers per year when it first comes online, it is estimated that the APM will result in 117,000 fewer vehicle miles traveled per day. The APM trains, elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks provide for quick access to the terminals and stations. The APM will leverage cutting-edge sustainability practices to reduce the airport area’s carbon footprint. The system’s fleet will consist of 44 cars that are fully electric, 98% recyclable and generate a portion of their own power through regenerative braking, while providing an industry-leading ride quality for users. The command center and maintenance facility generate nearly half of its power from solar energy and is designed to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certified. The project will create more than 2,000 construction jobs, with 30% of those opportunities being reserved for residents of Los Angeles as well as highly impacted communities near LAX. Sixty percent of careers during the 25-year Operations and Maintenance phase are designated for local workers.