Transportation & Mobility

Culver City extends interim ban on new drive-thrus

The moratorium is in place as city staff work on a proposal for a permanent citywide ban that would block new drive-thrus in Culver City.

A woman wearing a blue McDonald's uniform hands a paper bag and ice coffee to a customer in a car at the drive-in window of the restaurant.

The LAX People Mover is nearly $1B over budget. Now its contractor is suing the city

In the suit, the contractor alleges that the city of L.A. is misplacing blame in construction-related disputes and refusing to extend contract deadlines.

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Three cars of a white train and black windows are visible on a gray track. There is a white arch behind the train. In the furthest background, there is a tower.

More than half of California drivers can now use a mobile ID. Here's how to get one

These IDs are primarily accepted at airports currently, but the program is expected to expand in the future.

Array of smart phones shows different versions of the California mobile ID.

Metro LA's 'Throne' public restrooms hit 1 million uses

We smell a winning trend.

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LA will replace Pico Boulevard parking with bike lanes. Small businesses worry about the impact

Small business owners want a safer Pico Boulevard, but fear losing hundreds of curbside parking spots in the neighborhood.

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Should drive-thrus be banned? Culver City is considering the question

The city council will consider a citywide ban on new drive-thrus following a proposal for a new In-N-Out location near Blanco Park in Culver City.

A drive-thru menu display for In-N-Out Burger.

LA will offer a glimpse of a car-free MacArthur Park with Park to Park block party

The city of Los Angeles asked 2,500 residents about what they want for the future of MacArthur Park and the surrounding area.

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Gas prices are high for July 4. California’s price-gouging fixes are still on the shelf

California’s gasoline watchdog found Chevron stations charged the highest average price of any major brand tracked in late May.

A blue sign show three different prices for gas.

LA property owners vote down streetlight fee increase

The city sent ballots to owners of over 580,000 parcels in an effort to address a backlog of streetlight repairs. More than 80% of the votes cast said no.

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CicLAvia is coming to South LA on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know

On Sunday, South LA streets will close for pedestrians, joggers, runners and cyclists for 3.6 miles between Leimert Park and Expo Park.

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Judge rules Vermont Avenue bus project will move ahead, for now, without bike lanes

The $400 million Metro project will add dedicated bus lanes along a more than 12-mile-long stretch of Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles.

A computer rendering depicts pedestrians crossing a street with a marked bus lane and car traffic in the background along a street lined with palm treet.

A gondola, walking paths, more buses: What should LA do about Dodger Stadium traffic?

In response to the proposed Dodger Stadium gondola, transportation officials are seeking community input on alternatives to ease traffic in nearby neighborhoods.

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