LA City Council puts Dodger Stadium gondola project on hold for further study

The council approved a motion to halt approvals for the project until further studies can be conducted on its potential impacts.The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion Friday to halt approvals for a gondola project that would provide access to Dodger Stadium until further studies can be conducted on its potential impacts.

Hernandez, who opposed the project, is calling on the LADOT to examine policies and procedures at other stadiums and high-capacity venues throughout the region, such as the Rose Bowl, Hollywood Bowl, SoFi Stadium, BMO Stadium and the Coliseum with an eye on possibly finding alternatives to consider alongside the gondola.

Hernandez called the gondola an "unsolicited, $500 million first-last mile project that will require the use of public land and airspace, including 20% of the L.A. Historic Park.'' Hernandez introduced an amendment, which was also approved, to clarify that the city will consider the recommendations of the studies before taking actions such as the issuance of permits, entitlements, land use changes and general plan amendments related to the gondola.

ZET has billed the project as privately funded, and LA Metro has also stated it would not be providing funding for the project. Supporters also believe the project could revitalize Chinatown and bring in a "much-needed'' economic boom. "The project would reduce car trips, alleviate congestion, enhance safety and improve accessibility to the most visited venue of Major League Baseball,'' Grannis said.

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