D Line Extension: New Stations, Faster Trips

0:00It's April 17th. Welcome in. This is California News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. LA's Metro D-line extension drops its first base on May 8th, adding three underground stations along Wilshire Boulevard at La Brea, Fairfax, and Lassianega. This fills a key gap between downtown and mid-Wilshire, cutting trips to spots like Lackima, the Academy Museum, and La Brea tar pits to just 15 to. 20 minutes from Union Station Way, better than battling that gridlock. Meanwhile, the Wilshire Fairfax stop links up with the K-line, projecting 33,000 new daily riders. It's all part of Metro's 28 by 28 plan to roll out major projects before the 2028 Olympics. Korea town folks are hyped, saying it'll mean no more traffic hell from museum runs, brunch spots, or doctor visits in Beverly Hills. Organizers stress buses still need love for low-income riders, and everyone's pushing for affordable housing tied to these lines.

1:02Looking ahead, more D-line phases hit in 2027, stretching 9 miles to Westwood and UCLA. The K-line north extension lags to the lay 40s, without funding locked in yet. This upgrades a game changer for getting around LA smoother, and residents are geared up to ride it out.