D Line Expansion Fuels Growth Across LA Metro's Rail System

New D Line stations help drive strongest rail ridership in more than six years; World Cup service starts strong

Metro Rail ridership reached its highest level in more than six years in May – since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic – and was boosted by the opening of three new D Line stations serving the Miracle Mile, Fairfax District and Beverly Hills-adjacent neighborhoods.   World Cup service to Los Angeles Stadium (also known as SoFi Stadium) by Metro and its 11 regional transit agency partners also had a very strong start. In the first two matche…

Transit Briefs: LA Metro, USDOT

LA Metro’s D Line expansion helps drive the agency’s ridership to its highest numbers in more than six years. Also, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announces a milestone in increasing safety on Brightline Florida. The post Transit Briefs: LA Metro, USDOT appeared first on Railway Age.

One month after the D Line opening, L.A. Metro rail system sees its highest ridership in over 6 years

Millions of residents are utilizing the expanding network to easily access concerts and cultural destinations.

D Line Expansion Fuels Growth Across LA Metro's Rail System

Weekend rail ridership was especially strong, soaring 18% as riders embraced expanded access to jobs, entertainment, dining, and cultural destinations, said the agency. Total system ridership for May, including bus and rail, was 26,966,657.

Metro D Line Expansion Helps Drive Rail Ridership to Highest Numbers in More Than Six Years

Sixth Consecutive Month of Year-Over-Year Rail Ridership Growth People are choosing Metro rail more than they have in over six years. Rail ridership increased 9.5% compared to the same period last year, driven by a remarkable 62% jump on the D line following the opening of three new stations on May 8. Weekend rail ridership was especially strong, soaring 18% as riders embraced expanded access to jobs, entertainment, dining and cultural destinati…