LA’s Wilshire D Line Opens, but Ridership Is the Real Test
TL;DR
LA's Wilshire D Line extension opens along a densely populated corridor and promises faster trips to museums and downtown, but its ultimate success will depend on frequent, reliable service and affordable alternatives; while some residents see it as a convenient option for events, others worry about long off-peak waits, safety, and parking, making early ridership uncertain even as the project expands toward Westwood in 2027.
Topics:top-newstransportation#d-line#los-angeles#public-transit#ridership#transportation#wilshire-boulevard
- The Wilshire subway should be a slam dunk for L.A. But luring riders may be a challenge Los Angeles Times
- All aboard the D Line! First phase of historic Metro line extension opens today LAist
- Friday’s Headlines: It’s D Day! Streetsblog Los Angeles
- How to ride the D Line Extension’s Section 1, opening this Friday, May 8! LA Metro
- Metro D Line Extension Opens After Century-Long Push LAmag
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