The Wilshire subway should be a slam dunk for L.A. But luring riders may be a challenge
Key takeaways
- On paper, the D Line should be a slam-dunk for Los Angeles mass transit.
- It runs through the heart of the city, covering some of L.A.’s densest communities as well as landmarks like LACMA and the Academy Museum.
- But getting Angelenos out of their cars and onto mass transit will likely be a challenge, and experts say the D Line could be a major test of whether adding rail in prime real estate can change behavior.
The Metro D Line at Wilshire and La Brea. The three new D Line subway extensions are scheduled to open Friday. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times) By Grace Toohey, Jenny Jarvie and Karen Garcia May 8, 2026 3 AM PT 8 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
On paper, the D Line should be a slam-dunk for Los Angeles mass transit.
It runs through the heart of the city, covering some of L.A.’s densest communities as well as landmarks like LACMA and the Academy Museum. Its stations are only a few blocks from the Grove and Beverly Center.