Los Angeles Subway: Overcoming Challenges for a Sustainable Future

The video discusses the preference for cars over the subway in the city, despite the subway's complex construction on a seismic fault line. It highlights the engineering challenges, construction techniques, and economic aspects of the subway, which is unlikely to be profitable for 100 years. Future expansion plans and the subway's safety during earthquakes are also covered.

What is the main reason people in Los Angeles prefer cars over the subway?

• People prefer the comfort of their own cars.

• The subway is not well connected.

• The subway is too expensive.

• The subway is unsafe.

What was a significant challenge in constructing the LA subway?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Seismic fault line

• Environmental regulations

• High construction costs

How long is the LA subway tunnel?

• 15 kilometers

• 28 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

How much did the LA subway tunnel cost to complete?

• 4.5 billion U.S. dollars

• 2.5 billion U.S. dollars

• 1 billion U.S. dollars

• 10 billion U.S. dollars

What do the designers suggest locals do during an earthquake?

• Evacuate the city

• Go to a nearby park

• Stay at home

• Head for the local subway