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Except for all the lawsuits filed by all the people along the right-of-way.

LA Metro is currently building a subway extension, and Beverly Hills has fought them every step of the way.

You go where people are at least moderately cooperative. If Beverly Hills wants to fight to such an extreme, you avoid their political fiefdom. Simple.

If you know anything about LA geography you realize this is a laughable "solution".

Beverly Hills sits between downtown and the beach areas. It's also a destination for many people who work in the city but can't afford or don't want to live there

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