Metro’s Popular ‘Ride the D’ T-Shirts Back in Stock for Upcoming Transit Celebration
LA Metro’s D Line Extension T-Shirt Sells Out Ahead of Launch
A new T-shirt, encouraging Angelenos to "Ride the D," has quickly gained traction as excitement builds for the Los Angeles Metro’s D Line Extension. This limited edition shirt celebrated the forthcoming opening of Section 1 of the extension, scheduled for May 8.
The shirt rapidly sold out online, prompting a swift response from Metro officials. In a post on social media just before 12:50 p.m. Friday, Metro Los Angeles announced, “We’re sold out and are working to restock the D Line t-shirts asap. Thanks for riding & wearing & wanting to wear!” Less than an hour later, an update confirmed that the shirt was back in stock.
The first phase of the D Line subway extension will bridge the distance between Koreatown and Beverly Hills. By 3:30 p.m. Friday, the Metro’s online shop showed the unisex "Ride the D" T-shirt available again, alongside a crop top variant.
These shirts are part of a broader initiative by the Metro featuring “Ride The” apparel for various transit lines, including A, B, C, E, and K.
The design notably commemorates the D Line Extension, which marks a significant addition to Wilshire Boulevard’s transit options. The Metro calls this an important development in delivering rail transit to the area.
The D Line Extension has been in planning for over a decade, with the opening date for Section 1 announced on Thursday, May 8, 2026, just ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Los Angeles. This section will introduce three new subway stations in a heavily trafficked corridor: Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega, linking downtown to Beverly Hills via underground rail.
The new stations will serve several neighborhoods, including Koreatown, Miracle Mile, and Hancock Park. According to estimates, travel times from downtown to the new stations should range from 14 to 21 minutes, with official times verified post-testing. Standard Metro fares will apply across Section 1.
Looking ahead, Section 2 will extend the subway westward from Wilshire/La Cienega, adding stations at Beverly Drive and Century City, with a projected opening in spring 2027. The final phase, Section 3, will include stops at Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital, aiming to provide a direct route from Downtown Los Angeles to West LA in about 25 minutes, targeted for completion in fall 2027 ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
When the D Line Extension reaches its full capacity, it will feature seven new underground stations spanning nine miles, significantly alleviating congestion along Wilshire Boulevard, the 10 Freeway, and the 405. The Metro emphasizes that the extension will leave a lasting mobility legacy beyond the upcoming World Cup and Olympic Games.
