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2024: The Public Debut of Aviation/Century Station in the Los Angeles Neighborhood of Westchester

Operations began for Aviation/Century station on the C and K lines of Metro Rail, the urban rail transit system serving Los Angeles County. This elevated light rail station is located at the intersection of Aviation Boulevard and Century Boulevard in the Westchester neighborhood of the city of Los Angeles. Aviation/Century...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d
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Eagle Rock BRT project could remove 14 trees, replace them with 86

Eagle Rock—Fourteen trees may be cut down along the center median and sidewalk of 1500-2700 W. Colorado Blvd., as part of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit project. They will eventually be replaced by 86 trees, according to Melissa Colman, a spokesperson for LA Metro, which is...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d
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Skanska and Stacy Witbeck start LA’s 6.7-mile Van Nuys light rail line

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. A joint venture of Skanska and Stacy Witbeck has broken ground on the East San Fernando Valley light rail transit project in Van Nuys, California, marking the formal start of a $2.43 billion contract for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro).

Los Angeles, CA · 3d
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Community Zoom Meeting Update On I-5 Enhancements Project

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is scheduled to host a community Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to inform the community about ongoing construction along Interstate 5 in North Los Angeles County, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley. Join the I-5 North County Enhancements Project team for a virtual community meeting to hear ...

Los Angeles County, CA · 3d

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Ramp, Lane Reductions Coming to 605 in Whittier Next Weekend

Overnight weekend lane reductions are on tap next weekend for the northbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Whittier to allow for a paving operation. The reductions will take place beginning Friday and last through next Monday. The closures are scheduled as follows:. — The northbound 605 will be reduced...

Whittier, CA · 4d

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LADOT to Begin Camera Enforcement of Bus Lanes

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation will begin mailing warning notices Monday to the registered owners of vehicles detected illegally parked in bus lanes or at bus stops by cameras mounted on DASH buses.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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Los Angeles Is Already Testing the Limits of Robotaxi Safety

SELF DRIVING TRANSPO - Los Angeles is becoming a proving ground for driverless vehicles. As autonomous taxis become a more familiar sight on city streets, the question is no longer simply whether they can navigate traffic. It is whether they can operate safely in a city where conditions change quickly, emergencies unfold without warning, and public space is already under pressure.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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California High-Speed Rail Authority picks trainset manufacturer

The CHSRA Board also approved the environmental document for the 30-mile stretch of the network that will connect Anaheim to Los Angeles. | Arup. The California High-Speed Rail Authority has chosen who will manufacture its trainsets. The authority approved a contract with Siemens Mobility to design, build and maintain three high-speed trains, with the potential for more as the network matures.

California · 5d

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12 Historic American Train Stations, From Grand Central Terminal to Union Station in Los Angeles

From Beaux-Arts palaces to Art Deco showpieces, twelve historic American train stations that still reward a visit, with sourced facts on each.

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

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Caltrans schedules overnight 405 Freeway shutdowns, and lane cuts through Sepulveda Pass

K-rail installation and repaving work will close key ramps and U.S. 101 connectors. Drivers navigating the Sepulveda Pass will encounter widespread overnight lane reductions, ramp shutdowns, and connector closures along Interstate 405 starting Monday night as Caltrans continues long-term repaving work. Crews will close multiple freeway lanes and access points...

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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Little Change to Southern California Gas Prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 30th time in 31 days Sunday, falling six-tenths of a cent to $5.977. The average price has decreased 46.2 cents during the last 31 days, including 1.3 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The run of decreases follows a 44-day streak of increases that brought the average price within 5.4 cents of its record high, $6.493, set Oct. 5, 2022.

Los Angeles County, CA · 5d

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Car plunges from bridge onto 134 Freeway in Glendale, prompts hourslong lane closures

A vehicle went over a bridge and landed on the eastbound 134 Freeway in Glendale early Friday, prompting lane closures.

Glendale, CA · 7d

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14 Best Cars for Los Angeles Traffic

Los Angeles traffic is a test of patience, and the wrong car makes it worse. Hours on the 405, the 101, and the 10 mean your vehicle spends more time creeping than cruising. That rewards cars with smooth stop-and-go behavior, strong fuel economy at low speeds, comfortable seats, and driver-assistance features that take the strain out of constant braking. This list covers hybrids, electric vehicles, and a few comfortable all-rounders that suit LA’s gridlock. Some are budget-friendly commuters, others are roomy family haulers, and a couple lean toward luxury. Specs and pricing change every model year, so confirm current trim details with a dealer before you buy. 1. Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius has become a familiar sight on Los Angeles roads, particularly among daily commuters. Its hybrid powertrain is well suited to stop-and-go traffic, where frequent braking, slow-moving queues, and repeated acceleration allow it to make efficient use of fuel. At low speeds, the car often runs on electric power alone, which means your engine isn’t burning fuel while you sit behind a stalled sedan near the Sepulveda Pass. The regenerative braking recovers energy every time you tap the pedal, turning traffic into an efficiency advantage rather than a

Los Angeles, CA · 11d

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New SB 79 Map Puts West Hollywood’s TODAP Debate Back in Focus

Three days before West Hollywood voters choose three City Council members, SB 79 is back on the map. Literally. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) released an updated SB 79 map Thursday, October 29, adding pedestrian access points for planned Metro stations, including all three stops proposed for West Hollywood along the K Line Northern Extension.

West Hollywood, CA · 6d

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Electrical blasts and bureaucratic deadlock push LAX Skylink opening to February

Testing problems and agency disputes over solar energy integration stall the $3.3 billion elevated airport train. Trackside electrical explosions and unresolved interagency negotiations have once again derailed the timeline for the Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport, pushing passenger operations back to at least February. The system, formally...

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

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Eastbound Altadena Drive Closure Expected to Last Four Weeks

Southern California Edison has begun underground utility work along Altadena Drive, temporarily restricting eastbound traffic in the construction area. The closure began Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and is expected to last at least four weeks. Work will extend along eastbound Altadena Drive from just before Page Road to beyond Crest Road. Westbound traffic will remain open.

Altadena, CA · 7d

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The Future of Transportation Does Not Stop on the Road

Editor’s note: Luyi Gui is an associate professor in operations and decision technologies at the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine. Marques McCammon is president and CEO at Irvine-based Karma Automotive. When we picture the future of transportation, we tend to see a new electric vehicle, a...

Orange County, CA · 7d

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Chinatown Bus Lot to Become 225,000-Square-Foot Office Complex, City Says

A bus storage lot near Chinatown Station is on track to become a five-story office complex after the Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved the proposal for 130 W. College Street. The project would bring roughly 225,000 square feet of office space and ground-floor retail to a site that has sat underused just north of the Homeboy Industries campus.

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

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Halloween Scare Comes Early for Young Taxi Driver Near West Hollywood

It’s the Friday before Halloween, and while most people are looking forward to the weekend, one young taxi driver was having a pretty lousy afternoon. His Toyota Prius ended up crashed into the construction plywood barrier around a vacant building at La Brea and De Longpre avenues after his left rear tire blew out.

Los Angeles, CA · 7d

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Full Overnight Closures Slated for Northbound 605 in Whittier Next Week

Caltrans warned Friday that full overnight closures will take place next week on the northbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Whittier. The closures are scheduled nightly from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday through next Friday, Caltrans spokesman Marc Bischoff said. The on-ramp from Peck Road to the northbound...

Whittier, CA · 7d