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California’s dream of building a high-speed rail system linking San Francisco and L.A. is a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing funding, planning, and federal support.
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The city is running behind its peers throughout the state that are also piloting speed safety cameras.
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Brightline West is betting it can build the first true high-speed rail line in the U.S. But the company says costs are rising, despite its best efforts to keep them down.Listen 3:58
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Nearly 470 sections of guardrailing were stolen in the last fiscal year in L.A. and Ventura counties.
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The fencing had obstructed the right of way on East Temple Street, down the street from a Veterans Affairs clinic, according to observations and measurements taken by LAist.
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The leaders of California's high-speed rail project say they've learned from past mistakes. But the troubled megaproject faces an uncertain future with $4 billion in federal funding tied up in court.Listen 5:00
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Commercial supersonic flight was all the rage in the 1960s, but officials had to get creative to avoid sound problems.
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The city’s municipal code allows for the Department of Transportation to restrict tour buses from streets it deems unsafe.
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Because of combustion concerns, putting them in checked luggage is a no-no.
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The construction work is part of a $143.7 million plan to rehabilitate pavement between Van Nuys and Westwood along the Sepulveda Pass.
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Fernando Dutra, the new head of Metro's Board, discussed with LAist his priorities for the upcoming year, the agency's new public safety department and his time riding the system.Listen 30:32
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LAist sat down with L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, the outgoing Metro board chair, to talk about the accomplishments and challenges of her time leading the agency.
