The Dodger Gondola Project — Innovation or Overreach?
Description
In this episode of STM Daily News, we break down the latest developments surrounding the controversial Dodger Gondola Project, officially known as the Los Angeles Aerial Rapid Transit (LA ART). Once promoted as a fast, zero-emission link between Union Station and Dodger Stadium, the project now faces political pushback, legal setbacks, and strong community resistance.
We explore:
• Why the L.A. City Council voted 12–1 to oppose the gondola
• The court ruling that forced a new environmental review
• Concerns from Chinatown and Solano Canyon residents
• Environmental impacts on L.A. State Historic Park
• The role of private developers, including former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt
• Whether the project still has a future in 2026 and beyond
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Sources & Further Reading
AP News — Los Angeles officials seek to halt proposed Dodger Stadium gondola
https://apnews.com/article/5f39e546f24d5ce17562eef214ffc4ee
Los Angeles Times — City Council votes to urge Metro to halt Dodgers gondola project
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-11-12/dodgers-gondola-project-city-council-vote-metroNBC Los Angeles — City Council formally opposes gondola project
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/dodger-stadium-gondola-la-city-council/3804101/
PR Newswire — LA ART Gondola Project releases Draft Supplemental Environmental Report
LAist — New environmental report released for the Dodger Gondola
Metro Los Angeles — Official LA ART Project Page
https://www.metro.net/projects/aerial-rapid-transit/
Stop the Gondola — Community opposition and public comments
https://www.stopthegondola.org/public-comment
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