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In the meantime, LAX has created a temporary solution to manage congestion by introducing LAXIT, a rideshare and taxi lot designed to reduce the number of arrivals contributing to the gridlock in the horseshoe. While LAXIT has successfully decreased traffic by 15% since 2019, it serves as a stopgap measure rather than a long-term solution.
Ease of access to rideshare vehicles and taxis is vital for travelers. However, the pathways leading to LAXIT from various terminals can be less than ideal, particularly for those arriving from terminals located farther away.
Shuttle buses have been deployed to help alleviate this issue, though the ultimate sustainability of such solutions hinges on feasibility studies and future planning to expand transit options.