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The World Cup was an L.A. public transit success. The Olympics will be a much bigger test
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· July 31, 2026
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Public transit during the World Cup was considered a success in Los Angeles. Metro and L.A. County leaders say it's a sign of what's to come for the Olympics. But plans to save the area from a traffic meltdown are still not finalized.
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Key points County leaders say it's a sign of what's to come for the Olympics. Public transit during the World Cup was considered a success in Los Angeles. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Public transit during the World Cup was considered a success in Los Angeles. Metro and L.A. County leaders say it's a sign of what's to come for the Olympics. But plans to save the area from a traffic meltdown are still not finalized.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 31, 2026 by Los Angeles Times - California and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
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