EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 2 MIN
Is Los Angeles Finally Embracing Underground Transit?
from GREY Journal Daily News Podcast
Los Angeles introduces a new four-mile subway segment along Wilshire Boulevard, aiming to reduce travel time between downtown and the Pacific Ocean to 25 minutes. The project overcomes challenging geological conditions in the Miracle Mile area using advanced tunnel-boring technology. Despite technological achievements, the project exceeds its budget, costing nearly $4 billion, and faces delays. The city has yet to develop surrounding housing and walkable areas to fully utilize the transit extension.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Los Angeles introduces a new four-mile subway segment along Wilshire Boulevard, aiming to reduce travel time between downtown and the Pacific Ocean to 25 minutes. The project overcomes challenging geological conditions in the Miracle Mile area using advanced tunnel-boring technology. Despite technological achievements, the project exceeds its budget, costing nearly $4 billion, and faces delays. The city has yet to develop surrounding housing and walkable areas to fully utilize the transit extension.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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