In 2008, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt wanted to transform the ballpark into a year-round destination for dining, shopping and recreation.

[7] Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies, LLC announced in 2018 a plan to construct a gondola system between Union Station and Dodger Stadium.

[13] An organization, that would have a 195-foot tall tower (59 m) next to their headquarters, claimed the proposal was a private tourist attraction and not a public transportation link.

They lost their challenge in court in January 2023 when the judge cited evidence that there would be drop in private automobile trips to and from the stadium on an average game day.

[6] Approval of the environmental impact report was delayed in January 2024 by Metro Board of Directors after City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez introduced a motion for the council to suspend any actions.

Besides the lack of a recent traffic study, she had concerns about the impacts on native wildlife, noise and light pollution, privacy of residents along the route, and accelerating gentrification.

[16] A spokesperson from LA ART claimed the route runs mostly along public property and city streets and would not displace residents.