Riding the D in Los Angeles: city famous for traffic hopes new subway stations will be a ‘game changer’
Summary
Los Angeles opened the first new subway stations in over 25 years, extending the D line along Wilshire Boulevard. This new subway section aims to reduce the long car commute through busy areas by offering faster travel underground, and more stations will open next year.Key Facts
- The new subway extension covers four miles with three new stations.
- It runs from downtown LA (Union Station) to Beverly Hills in about 21 minutes.
- The subway serves popular areas like the Miracle Mile, home to museums and shopping.
- Two more sections will open next year, adding four stations reaching West LA.
- The project started in the 1960s and aims to connect LA more like other big cities with good rail transit.
- The subway system was free to ride during the opening weekend.
- The new stations come before major local events like the World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
- Angelenos have voted multiple times to raise taxes to fund transit improvements.
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