Los Angeles Personal Rapid Transit System
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Source: Los Angeles Times
A proposed personal rapid transit (PRT) system in Los Angeles in 1976 featuring elevated guideways above major roads with electric-powered personal pods designed for solo travelers. The system aimed to cover 232 miles of track with 89 stations, offering emission-free travel with stops every few blocks and express lanes for longer commutes, with pods reaching speeds up to 60 mph.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Automotive
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Los Angeles Times
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Original status | cancelled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed personal rapid transit (PRT) system in Los Angeles in 1976 featuring elevated guideways above major roads with electric-powered personal pods designed for solo travelers. The system aimed to cover 232 miles of track with 89 stations, offering emission-free travel with stops every few blocks and express lanes for longer commutes, with pods reaching speeds up to 60 mph. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Los Angeles |
Source
Source | Los Angeles Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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