Transportation & Mobility

PHOTOS: LA Metro's Long-Awaited K Line Extension Is Finally Open, And We Went Along For A Ride

L.A. Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX K Line extension, which opened Friday, runs through South Los Angeles and Inglewood.

A train breaks through a banner reading "Now arriving... The K!" The banner is held by two Metro staff members.

LA Metro’s K Line — The Long Awaited Crenshaw/LAX Extension — Is Opening. Here’s What Riders Can Expect

The K Line, which opens this Friday, won’t actually provide a rail connection to LAX until 2024, according to the transit agency’s current projections.

A train runs on tracks between two long rows of palm trees.

Understanding What California’s New ‘Jaywalking’ Law Really Does (And Doesn’t Do)

The goal is to reduce the often inequitable police enforcement of crossing the street. In Los Angeles, nearly a third of citations each year are written to Black pedestrians, who make up about 9% of the city’s population.

About Those Painful Prices At California Gas Pumps

While average prices in Southern California are above $6.30 for a gallon of regular gas, the nationwide average is just $3.80. What gives?

At the corner of Fairfax Ave. and Olympic Blvd. a Shell stations lists gallons of gas at $7.39 9/10 for regular; $7.79 9/10 for plus and $7.99 9/10 for V-Power.

Unstable Hillsides Curtail Train Travel On Busy Amtrak And Metrolink Routes In OC, San Diego

Is it serious? Yes. Officials say they stopped service because it was necessary to "passenger safety."

A train runs along the California coast a short distance from the ocean.

Hey, LA: Want Speed Humps In Your Neighborhood? Here’s How And When To Request Them

The city of Los Angeles is relaunching its speed hump program on Oct. 6, but it's only accepting a finite number of applications, so act quickly!

Three men in orange vests and safety helmets use tools to move asphalt on a road as they construct a speed hump.

Heads Up For Weekend Travelers: Both The 91 And 101 Freeways Have Planned Closures

Both freeway sections are expected to be fully reopened in time for the Monday morning commute.

A map shows a section of the 91 Freeway that will be closed over the weekend, indicated with a red line.

LA Aims To Add Thousands Of Bus Shelters Across The City, But The Plan Has ‘A Lot Of Ifs’

City leaders approved a new contract this week aimed at adding thousands of bus shelters, but some voiced concerns that the program hasn't secured the investment it needs to achieve its goals.

Three people stand under a bus shelter on a sidewalk, as three other people stand in the background.

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill To Fund Free Transit For California Students

Advocates say they’re disappointed with the decision, citing data that show access to transportation can make the difference for people escaping poverty.

Three people wearing face masks walk out of the doors of a subway train, looking in different directions.

Biden Says A Tentative Railway Labor Deal Has Been Reached, Averting A Strike

President Joe Biden said Thursday a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.

A Surfliner train marked Amtrak California is on the rails near a red crossing signal

How An Attendance Policy Has Led The US To The Brink Of A Nationwide Rail Strike

Freight rail workers are threatening to strike Friday if a contract is not reached. The unions are demanding protections for workers who take unscheduled time off for medical needs.

Workers service the tracks at the Metra/BNSF railroad yard in Chicago

Driving North Out Of LA? Here’s How To Avoid Route Fire Lane Closures On I-5

The Route Fire that broke out last week seriously damaged the northbound 5 Freeway near Castaic. It’s unclear when closed lanes will reopen.

CalTrans staff inspects fire damage on the retaining wall of the Northbound 5 Freeway.

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