Trending Now - L.A. Unveils New Subway Line, Connecting Downtown to Beverly Hills
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Fernando Dutra, chair of the L.A. Metro Board of Directors, stated, “This is a milestone for the future of L.A.”
Los Angeles Times - Mayor Karen Bass remarked, “Today we celebrate progress, partnership and something Angelenos deserve: a city easier to move through and easier to connect in and built for the future.”
Variety - Actor Jerry O’Connell served as the master of ceremonies for the D Line event.
WHAT:
Los Angeles Times - The Metro D Line opened with three new stops: Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega.
Los Angeles Times - The D Line extension is part of a $9.7 billion project that will eventually run nine miles west, ending in Westwood, near the UCLA campus.
Los Angeles Times - The next two phases of the project, which include a total of four new stops, are scheduled to be completed in 2027.
Los Angeles Times - Metro officials estimate that a ride from Union Station to Wilshire/La Cienega will take 21 minutes, while driving typically takes about 45 minutes.
Los Angeles Times - D Line trains are scheduled to run from 4 a.m. to approximately 12:30 a.m. each day, arriving every 10 minutes during most of the day and every 20 minutes during late-night hours.
WHERE:
Los Angeles Times - The new subway line runs under Wilshire Boulevard, connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills.
Los Angeles Times - The new stations provide access to landmarks such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Academy Museum.
WHEN:
Los Angeles Times - The D Line extension opened on a Friday morning.
Los Angeles Times - The next phases of the project are scheduled for completion in 2027.
WHY:
Los Angeles Times - The subway expansion aims to create a viable grid of public transit that connects L.A.’s sprawling communities, especially in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Los Angeles Times - The project faced challenges such as funding shortfalls, political battles, neighborhood opposition, and engineering concerns over the past six decades.
HOW:
Los Angeles Times - The project involved overcoming immense technical obstacles to build the subway line.
(UPDATED May 9, 2026 07:35 UTC)
The D Line has officially opened, featuring three new stops at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega, marking a significant milestone for Los Angeles, according to Fernando Dutra, chair of the L.A. Metro Board of Directors. Mayor Karen Bass celebrated the occasion, emphasizing the importance of a more accessible city as part of a $9.7 billion project that will eventually extend nine miles to Westwood, with additional phases set for completion in 2027. The new subway line runs under Wilshire Boulevard, connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills and providing easier access to cultural landmarks like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.