Kavish Harjai
I'm an investigative reporter focusing on transportation. My reporting explores the ways that safe and accessible transportation options are a critical factor to the health, success and happiness of people living in greater L.A.
Previously, I was a data reporter on the state government team at the Associated Press. I reported on how states capitalized on federal investments in broadband access, where state lawmakers were sourcing language for bills to ban gender-affirming health care for youth, and who was responsible for the fire under the 10 Freeway in L.A. in 2023.
Originally from New York, I moved to California in 2021 for a master’s degree and made my way down to L.A. a year later.
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The city will now use safety data, equity measures and existing infrastructure to decide where to place crossing guards. -
In late May, a Sawtelle resident and his neighbors painted yellow crosswalks around the West L.A. park due to safety concerns. -
A months-long closure helped crews connect underground computer systems and improve ventilation on the subway formerly known as the Purple Line. -
With the opening of the LAX Metro Transit Center, the K Line bucked the trend. -
Caltrain poked fun at L.A.'s car-centric reputation. Metro clapped back with the equivalent of a "Score-board!" chant. -
Fernando Dutra of Whittier will serve a yearlong term as chair of L.A. Metro’s Board of Directors. His term began Wednesday. -
A unique ballot process that’s expected to take place this fall is an attempt to “right-size operations to match the needs today,” the head of the city’s streetlights bureau said. -
Metro to update protocols for closing stations after passengers were left 'stranded' during protests“ I heard people were walking miles to try to get out, and these were people that were dispersing because they were ordered to disperse,” Metro board chair and L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said. -
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said the presence of federal immigration officers is causing “fear and anxiousness.” -
A June 15 survey of some downtown L.A. residents and businesses showed that most wanted curfew to end.
