The D Line connects several of Los Angeles’s most populated communities and includes stations near major destinations such as Beverly Hills and The Grove. While the extension is expected to provide a faster and more reliable alternative to driving, transportation experts question how much the new line will actually change commuter behavior

An article by the Los Angeles Times quoted Brian Taylor, professor of urban planning and public policy at UCLA, who shared that the line must be “the best way to get around,” more so than driving, which is still relatively underpriced.

Residents in southern California have also expressed mixed opinions about using the D line, with some planning on using the new line regularly, and others stating that the long wait times would deter their usage. A spokesperson for Metro acknowledged the longer wait times, but described them as a starting point limited by factors like funding and staffing. According to Metro officials, they view this line as the beginning of a longer campaign for shifting more Angelenos towards using mass transit.