LA Metro eyes game-changer line through West Hollywood as plan heads for final showdown

West Hollywood — long one of Los Angeles’ most transit-starved hot spots — could finally be getting its own rail stop.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is gearing up for a major vote this week on the long-debated K Line Northern Extension, a project that could bring subway service straight into the heart of WeHo for the first time ever.  

For a city packed with nightlife, jobs and gridlocked traffic — but no rail access — the proposal may be a long-overdue fix to a glaring gap in LA’s transit map.

The plan, known as the San Vicente–Fairfax alignment, would extend the existing K Line north from Crenshaw through Mid-City and into West Hollywood, eventually reaching Hollywood. 

If approved, the route could include multiple stops in WeHo and connect riders to major destinations like the Beverly Center, Cedars-Sinai and the Grove — turning car-heavy commutes into train rides.  

With an estimated cost of $15 billion, it’s a pricey transit proposal.

Metro estimates the line could generate tens of thousands of daily trips and put more than 125,000 jobs in walking distance of stations.  

After years of studies, debates and delays, the Metro board is expected to make a final call on Thursday March 26 at Metro Headquarters in Downtown. Public input is still open, with officials encouraging residents to weigh in before the vote.