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Land Use,
Environmental & Energy

Aug. 14, 2024

Gondola opponents say 'zero chance' it will be built by 2028 Olympics

A Los Angeles County judge's decision to dismiss a legal effort to halt the gondola's construction marks the third time a judge has ruled in its favor, according to its sponsor. Opponents say they'll continue to challenge it regardless.

Rendering of proposed gondola between Los Angeles Union Station and Dodger Stadium (Zero Emission Transit)

A Los Angeles County judge tentatively denied a petition challenging the construction of a gondola connecting the Union Station train depot with Dodger Stadium, which is to play a role in the "no-car" 2028 Olympics. Project opponents said it's just the beginning of the battle to stop construction.

"The court adopts the tentative ruling as the final order of the court in so far as the conclusion to deny the petitions and informs all counsel that the expanded writ...

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