1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The ongoing delays plaguing the LAX Automated People Mover project are unacceptable and demand immediate attention. As a concerned constituent, I urge you to take swift action to resolve the dispute between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the LINXS contractor group that has further pushed back the opening date of this critical infrastructure. The latest setback, stemming from a disagreement over equipment maintenance, resulted in a power shutdown from February to July 2023, halting essential testing. This dispute has now escalated to a formal claim submitted by LINXS on October 21, 2023, triggering a 60-day response period for the city. Such contractual disagreements are severely impacting the project's timeline and eroding public confidence. While LAWA maintains that the train is still on schedule to open next summer, the history of delays and cost overruns associated with this project tells a different story. The repeated postponements are not only inconvenient but also economically detrimental to our region. Every day of delay represents lost efficiency for travelers, increased congestion around the airport, and continued environmental impact from current transportation methods. I implore you to intervene and facilitate a rapid resolution to this dispute. Specifically, I request that you: 1. Convene an emergency meeting between LAWA, LINXS, and city officials to address the maintenance disagreement and find a compromise within the next 30 days. 2. Ensure transparency by publicly releasing the third-party evaluator's findings that supported LINXS' position, which LAWA rejected. 3. Establish a firm, realistic completion date with penalties for further delays to hold all parties accountable. The LAX Automated People Mover is crucial for modernizing our airport infrastructure and enhancing Los Angeles' position as a global transportation hub. We cannot afford more setbacks. Your leadership in resolving this impasse is essential for the project's timely completion and the restoration of public trust in our city's ability to deliver major infrastructure projects efficiently.