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Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Transit Planning Update
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Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, is advancing planning efforts for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup 2026 and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These world-wide events represent significant regional mobility challenges and opportunities. The planning focus is to deliver safe, seamless, high-quality transit service for spectators and workforce while minimizing impacts to existing Orange County Transportation Authority riders. This report provides an update on ongoing efforts, outlines estimated funding needs, and presents recommendations for future actions.
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Recommendation(s)
A. Direct staff to work with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to continue to plan and implement World Cup 2026 transit service.
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a funding agreement between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to obtain reimbursement from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for World Cup 2026 transit service expenses.
C. Direct staff to seek state and federal funding opportunities for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games transit service.