"Los Angeles laid out a bold vision for its future, and today's groundbreaking marks a significant step in making that a reality," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein in a statement. "As we begin construction on the second phase, I remain committed to working with our local leaders and the federal government to complete the Purple Line Extension on time. I'm confident that by 2028, Los Angeles will have a world-class subway system when we welcome the world for the Summer Olympics."

Source: Los Angeles Times February 23, 2018 22:18 UTC