After more than four decades, the Olympic and Paralympic Games are returning to Los Angeles in 2028. A central theme of the roughly three-week event will be a “transit-first” or “car-free” Games – a bold vision put forth by event organizers, transit agencies, and city officials. In a city known for its car culture, however, this is no small task.
Continuing the conversation from the UCLA Arrowhead Symposium this past fall, the 2025 UCLA Los Angeles Transportation Forum will focus on how mega events like the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics and Paralympics can also present major opportunities for creating solutions that address shorter-term event needs — while also building capacity for long-term benefits to the region.
On May 19th, researchers, local experts, and industry leaders will facilitate discussions on two key legacy areas: enhancing LA’s transit system and universal access, including fixing the city’s sidewalks. As the countdown to 2028 continues, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about progress in these areas to date and what remains to be done over the next three years. The Forum will conclude with a session on the late Donald Shoup’s legacy on parking practice and innovations for transit-oriented Olympic Games.
Registration
General: $50
Student & Nonprofit: $25
For an up-to-date list of speakers and the day’s programming, visit the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies event page.
