Inglewood Transit Connector Inks Predevelopment, Now Bus Lane Project

The predevelopment contract for the Inglewood Transit Connector project has proven to be extraordinarily resilient, so much so that the predevelopment agreement has finally been signed, even though the project has changed almost entirely. The rail transit project that was planned and procured doesn’t involve rail any longer – at least not in its first phase.  A bus corridor is envisioned in its place.

Despite the scope change, that is a big recovery for an infrastructure project that was considered all but cancelled just weeks ago. After more than two years in procurement, the city selected a preferred bidder in July 2024, but shortly thereafter the project hit political opposition from some key stakeholders, including Representative Maxine Waters. That opposition was partially fueled by the project’s high sticker price. Last fall, the project was effectively cancelled when a regional governing body rejected a request for additional funding for the project.

Yet somehow, the project’s predevelopment partnership survived the ordeal. In April, the Inglewood city council approved a resolution to enter into a Phase 1 Development Agreement with Elevate Inglewood Partners (EIP), the preferred proponent from the procurement. The city also authorized just over $34 million, including contingency, to fund the predevelopment activities.

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