LA Metro greenlights West Hollywood K Line extension after late deal

Los Angeles Metro’s board approved a 9.7-mile K Line northern extension from San Vicente to Fairfax to bring West Hollywood into the system, linking four rail lines and boosting projected riders, after a late compromise brokered by Mayor Bass that speeds funding while calling for further study of Mid-City concerns. The plan hinges on local financing via an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and Measure M funds, with construction unlikely before 2041 unless about $2.25 billion in local funds are raised to accelerate progress. The vote stops short of final approval amid ongoing protests and questions about gentrification and community impact.