L.A.'s long-awaited subway under Wilshire Boulevard opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown

Key Points:

• Los Angeles celebrated the opening of three new subway stations along Wilshire Boulevard—Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega—marking the first phase of the D Line extension connecting Beverly Hills to downtown.
• The $9.7 billion project, spanning about four miles in this phase, aims to improve transit access to key landmarks like LACMA and the Academy Museum, with further expansion to Westwood planned by 2027.
• Officials highlighted the project's long development history and technical challenges, emphasizing its potential to provide faster commutes and more transportation options for Angelenos.
• While the extension is expected to attract riders due to the dense, popular destinations it serves, some residents expressed cautious optimism, citing concerns about wait times and safety despite Metro’s recent security enhancements.
• The D Line will operate daily from 4 a.m. to around 12:30 a.m., with trains arriving every 10 minutes during most of the day and every 20 minutes late at night, supporting broader efforts to build a connected transit network ahead of the 2028 Olympics.