I'd also like to point out that the people mover connection at Century/Aviation could very well be part of the Ground Transportation Center (GTC), a remnant of the old LAX Master Plan. In addition to providing the necessary rail connections to relieve the traffic situation, one option is to close off the CTA to all private vehicles and instead have all curbside pick-up and drop-off operations accomplished at the off-site GTC. The new facility would sit at the northeast corner of Century/Aviation, a huge lot covering 1/4 square miles. It was once home to a collection of dense apartment complexes, but they have since been demolished. With the closure of the CTA to all private vehicles, the parking structures in the CTA would be demolished and replaced with passenger processing facilities, like the one you see in the current TBIT expansion proposal. This would create more efficient baggage screening and security operations, more concessions, and of course, more personal space.
So, as you can see, there's a lot on the table.
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