Twenty-eight by '28
| Company type | Public infrastructure initiative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Eric Garcetti |
Area served | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Key people | Eric Garcetti (initiator) |
| Products | Transportation infrastructure projects, transit enhancements |
| Parent | Los Angeles Metro |
| Website | www |
The Twenty-eight by '28 program, initiated by former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, is designed to finalize 28 major transportation infrastructure projects ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The majority of these projects receive funding from Measure R and Measure M, with this initiative prioritizing their expedited completion. By December 2018, the Los Angeles Metro projected a budget of $26.2 billion to accomplish these developments.
In March 2024, the Metro Board substituted 11 projects that were unlikely to be finished by 2028 with alternative initiatives consistent with the agency’s 2028 Mobility Concept Plan.
List
| Currently under construction | |
| Operational |
| No. | Project | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “New Blue” Enhancements for the A Line | 2019 | |
| 2 | Silver Line (J Line) Upgrade Program | 2020 | |
| 3 | Crenshaw/LAX Line Transit Project | 2022 | |
| 4 | Regional Connector | 2023 | |
| 5 | Eastside Access Upgrades | 2023 | |
| 6 | Airport Metro Connector station | 2025 | |
| 7 | J Line Electrification Project | 2025 | |
| 8 | Rail to Rail, Segment A | 2025 | |
| 9 | North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit | 2027 | |
| 10 | Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project Section 1 | 2025 | |
| 11 | Gold Line (A Line) Foothill Extension to Pomona | 2025 | |
| 12 | Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project Section 2 | 2027 | |
| 13 | Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation Project | 2025 | |
| 14 | New Bus Corridors Development | 2026 | |
| 15 | Capacity Enhancements on Interstate 5, from SR 14 Interchange in Santa Clarita to Parker Rd in Castaic | 2026 | |
| 16 | Major Downtown Los Angeles Stations (Union, 7th Street/Metro Center, Pico) | 2026 | |
| 17 | North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit | 2028 | |
| 18 | "Los Angeles River" bicycle path and Mobility Hub – San Fernando Valley area | 2027 | |
| 19 | "G Line" Travel Time and Safety Enhancements | 2027 | |
| 20 | Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project Section 3 | 2028 | |
| 21 | "Mobility Hubs" in San Fernando Valley (Chatsworth, North Hollywood, Balboa) | 2027 | |
| 22 | "Gateway Cities" Mobility Concept Plan Projects including Willow Station hub and bus priority upgrades in Long Beach and Norwalk regions | 2027 | |
| 23 | "LRT Speed & Reliability Enhancements near Washington/Flower" | style="text-align:center" | 2027 | |
| 24 | Bus-Only Lanes on Olympic and Venice Boulevards | 2027 | |
| 25 | I-105 ExpressLanes Phase 1 | 2028 | |
| 26 | Improvements at State Route 57/60 Interchange | 2028 | |
| 27 | Vermont Transit Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Initiative | 2028 | |
| 28 | Integrated Corridor Management on I-405 between Manchester Ave. and Rosecrans Blvd | 2028 | |
Replaced projects
In March 2024, a total of 11 projects from the initial 2018 list were substituted with active or underway initiatives that better correspond with the timeline for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
| No. | Project |
|---|---|
| 2 | Microtransit[lower-alpha 1] |
| 11 | Los Angeles River Waterway & System Bike Path |
| 16 | Sepulveda Pass Metro ExpressLanes |
| 17 | East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project[1] |
| 19 | Interstate 710 South Corridor Early Action[lower-alpha 2] |
| 20 | C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance Transit Project |
| 21 | A Line Signal and Washington/Flower Junction Upgrades[lower-alpha 3] |
| 22 | Interstate 10 ExpressLanes (from Interstate 605 to the San Bernardino Line) |
| 25 | Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project[2] |
| 26 | Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 |
| 27 | Southeast Gateway Line |
Bus Fleet
Organizers of LA28 anticipate requiring an additional fleet of approximately 2,700 buses to accommodate both athletes and spectators, effectively doubling the size of Metro’s existing bus inventory. LA Metro is tasked with fulfilling this demand and receives support for its transportation infrastructure strategies.[3] The projected expenditure ranges from $700 million up to $1 billion.[4] Under the Vision 2028 initiative, Metro is actively pursuing federal funding opportunities and identifying potential agencies nationwide that might acquire surplus buses after the Games to maximize resource utilization.[5]
The Supplemental Bus System (SBS) and “Games Enhanced Transit Service (GETS)” planned by Metro will feature deployment of 2,700 zero-emission buses, creation of mobility hubs, recruitment of over 10,000 staff members, and establishment of exclusive bus lanes. Infrastructure enhancements include building 15 new staging depots, establishing 13 bus staging zones, developing 25 park-and-ride facilities, and operating temporary shuttle services connecting venues and sports areas. The anticipated budget dedicated to transit operations specific to the Games is approximately $2 billion. Additionally, the "Twenty-Eight by ’28" campaign includes significant expansions in rail service, freeway improvements, airport linkages, and enhancements to carpool and bus lanes aimed at providing lasting benefits to both residents and visitors beyond the Olympic period.[6]
Venues
On April 15, 2025, the organizing committee confirmed the selection of venues. Prominent sites encompass Downtown Sports Park near LA Live, Crypto.com Arena, USC, and the Los Angeles Convention Center located in the South Park district, which is mainly accessible via Pico and Expo Park/USC Metro stations.
Valley Sports Park, situated within Sepulveda Recreational Area, links to Woodley station on the G Line, with a future mobility hub planned at Balboa station. Long Beach Sports Park can be reached through the A Line stops at 1st Street, Downtown Long Beach, and Pacific Avenue stations.
South Bay Sports Park lies close to Del Amo station on the A Line and includes shuttle transportation. Hollywood Park in Inglewood is served by both Downtown Inglewood and Fairview Heights stations on the K Line; Metro recommends utilizing the new LAX/Metro Transit Center combined with shuttle services.
Venice and Santa Monica Beach are accessible from the E Line’s Downtown Santa Monica station. Santa Anita Park is near Arcadia station on the A Line, supported by shuttle options. The South El Monte Shooting Center is approximately one mile from El Monte station on the J Line and requires shuttle transfers.
UCLA benefits from the newly established Westwood/UCLA station on the D Line subway. The Honda Center’s closest transit connection is Metrolink’s Anaheim ARTIC station. Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas connects to Pomona–North A Line station with shuttle service available.
Universal City is served by the Universal City station on the B Line. The Fairplex in Pomona is accessible via the La Verne/Fairplex station on the A Line.
Fairplex | Cricket | ~ La Verne/Fairplex station | [[File: LACMTA Circle A Line.svg\|\]20px\]\] | Universal City Lot | Squash | ~ Universal City station | [[File: LACMTA Circle B Line.svg\|\]20px\]\] | Rose Bowl | Football Finals | ~ Memorial Park station | (with shuttle) | South El Monte Shooting Center | Shooting | ~ El Monte station | (with shuttle) | Riviera Country Club | Golf | ~ Westwood/UCLA & Sunset/Capri stations | (with shuttle) & Bus route #602 | Dodger Stadium | Baseball | ~ Chinatown & Union Station | Multiple Metro lines & Metrolink routes (with shuttle) || Venue | Sport | Station | Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sports Park | Multiple sports | ~ 7th Street/Metro Center station ~ Pico station |
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| USC | ~ Expo Park/USC station ~ Jefferson/USC station ~ Expo/Vermont station |
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| South Bay Sports Park | ~ Del Amo station | (with shuttle) | ||
| Long Beach Sports Park | ~ Downtown Long Beach station ~ 1st St. station ~ Pacific Avenue station |
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| Sepulveda Sports Park | ~ Balboa station ~ Woodley station |
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| Venice Beach | ~ Downtown Santa Monica station | |||
| Los Angeles Harbor/Port | Sailing | ~ Pacific Ave/21 St. bus station (San Pedro) | ||
| UCLA | Olympic Village | ~ Westwood/UCLA station | ||
| Grand Park | Race Walk | ~ Civic Center/Grand Park station | ||
| Hollywood Park / Inglewood | Opening Ceremony Swimming IBC Main Press Center |
~ LAX/Metro Transit Center | (with shuttle) | |
| Honda Center | Volleyball | ~ Anaheim ARTIC station | (Metrolink Orange County line) | |
| Trestles | Surfing | ~ San Clemente Pier station | (Metrolink Orange County & Inland Empire-OC lines) (with shuttle) | |
| Santa Anita Park | Equestrian Events | ~ Arcadia station | ||
| Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park | Mountain Biking | ~ Pomona North station | (with shuttle) |
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- ↑ https://www.metro.net/2028games/
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