Transportation & Mobility

LA Metro Beefs Up Bus Rides, Expands On-Demand Service Into New Neighborhoods

The moves are part of an effort to return transit services to pre-pandemic levels.

An orange Los Angeles Metro bus drives along a street.

We're Less Than A Year Away From The 'Real-ID' Deadline. Here's What You Should Know

The deadline is May 7, 2025, for U.S. citizens to show a federally approved document, such as a REAL ID or a passport, in order to board a domestic flight.

Image of a driver's license shows the characteristics of a REAL ID, which includes two versions of the driver's photo and a distinctive background.

Construction Begins On Long-Awaited Link From The Train To LAX's People Mover

On Monday morning, construction officially began on the station that will connect the Crenshaw-LAX line to the airport's Automated People Mover.

You Still Have To Mask Up On Public Transit. Here’s What To Expect On LA Metro Buses And Trains

Later this month, Metro will begin restoring pandemic-caused service cuts, with a goal of reaching “pre-pandemic service levels” by September. For many of its popular bus routes, service will be enhanced as well.

A woman wearing a mask sits looking at her phone on a Metro train near signage asking riders to make space for each other.

The Pandemic Reshaped Streets And Public Spaces — For Some. We Want To Hear Your Stories

Our experiences moving around in our communities during the pandemic vary — and we want to hear from you.

Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Is Back, And Freeways Are Packed

There will be an estimated 64% increase of Memorial Day weekend travelers compared with last year. Yikes.

Cars on a freeway are shown from behind, stopped in traffic.

LA Metro Moves Forward With Plan To Explore Free Transit System

K-12 and community college students in L.A. County will be the first ones eligible for free transit. The pilot program would then expand to "qualifying low-income residents."

A blue-tinted Metro train arrives to a transit platform near downtown Los Angeles as an out-of-focus man in a blue shirt walks away from the train.

Eagle Rock Remains A Bus Lane Battleground As Metro Takes Step To Put Project On Colorado Boulevard

Metro planners have selected route options for a rapid bus line from North Hollywood to Pasadena for a final study phase, pending board approval. The move to run dedicated bus lanes on Colorado Boulevard through Eagle Rock has divided residents, business owners, transit advocates and other stakeholders.

A digital rendering shows red paint marking bus-only lanes split by tree-filled medians and a green bike lane on Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock.

LA Metro Is Restoring Service To Pre-Pandemic Levels And Wants To Hire 800 New Bus Drivers To Get There

Bus service was cut 20% during the pandemic and ridership remains at about 55% of pre-COVID levels.

A woman steps out to the curb from the rear door of an orange L.A. Metro bus as the driver, wearing a face mask, watches.

Avoid The 101 Freeway Near Downtown LA This Weekend

Part of the 101 Freeway is closed near downtown.

Traffic Was Historically Low In 2020. The Death Toll On LA's Streets Was Not

Some Los Angeles communities actually experienced more traffic violence compared to 2019, especially drivers killing pedestrians.

Teen Driver Charged For Traffic Killing Of Monique Muñoz

The 17-year-old driver who crashed a Lamborghini SUV into another car at a high rate of speed, killing that driver, Monique Muñoz, has now been charged…

The crumpled remains of a car following a high-speed collision is behind police tape. The vehicle is mangled and misshapen.

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