Forget Philadelphia. It's always sunny in Los Angeles!
Clear skies over Wilshire/Western. Ask almost anyone what the best part of living in Los Angeles is and you’re bound to hear one answer: The weather. It’s hard to deny when you consider that so far...
View ArticleMetro planner enters Pepsi contest to fund nationwide interactive planning...
James Rojas has worked as a Transportation Planner for Metro since 1997 and has been active in the Los Angeles community for many years — using his urban planning knowledge to empower and educate...
View ArticleWill America hit the great reset button?
If you are interested in urban (and suburban) planning, you may want to check out a podcast at the Smart City blog with writer Richard Florida, who talks about his views on what cities and ‘burbs will...
View ArticleNew York Times: In Europe, the car comes last
Take Our Poll This story from the front page of today’s New York Times describes the vast cultural, social and political differences between the United States and Europe when it comes to the personal...
View ArticleReaders think Europe has it right: make transit better even if it makes...
Yesterday’s New York Times article on Europe’s efforts to shore up transportation alternatives at the expense of driving stirred up a lot of conversation around the net – including right here on The...
View ArticleCurb the car? The debate continues on European style transportation policy
Take Our Poll The front page story from Monday’s N.Y. Times about Europe’s transportation policies that push the car to the perimeter is still sparking discussion. Yesterday the Times invited nine...
View ArticleSanta Monica to hold first ever pop-up street improvement event Sept 21
Whether you live in Santa Monica or are a frequent visitor, Pop-Up MANGo is an event you’ll appreciate. Part community festival, part streetscaping effort, the free event aims to show how the Michigan...
View ArticleHere’s a video from SoCal’s first pop-up street design event
A few months ago, Santa Monica held a pop-up street improvement event to show how Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway (MANGo) can be improved. The event was very successful, with numerous...
View ArticleTransportation headlines, Monday, September 15
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Pick your social media poison! MTA bus...
View ArticleTransportation headlines, Tuesday, Oct. 21: to park or not to park at Metro...
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Lack of parking drives many away from...
View ArticleHow We Roll, Dec. 9: On The Move spotlight, health clinics at transit stops
Have a transportation-related article you think should be included in headlines? Drop me an email! And don’t forget, Metro is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Art of Transit: We got you coming and...
View ArticleHow We Roll, June 7: still catching up
I finally made it back to L.A., albeit 12 hours later than expected due to a weather-related flight attendant shortage on Delta Airlines. I’m in catch-up mode, so please forgive if I seem even further...
View ArticleHow We Roll, March 8: there were elections
Art of Transit 1: Avoid those dangerous alleys in South Pas! As seen during the 626 Golden Streets event on Sunday. Click above for more pics. Photo by Steve Hymon/Metro. Art of Transit 2: This...
View ArticleHomelessness, walkability and planning in LA, freebie rides in Bay Area: HWR,...
Dept. of Dodgers Stadium Express: Within 48 hours I may be able to write — with certainty — that you can Go Metro to the Dodgers playoff opener on Friday, Oct. 6, against either the Cubs, Diamondbacks,...
View ArticleMetro contributes funds to create and preserve affordable housing near transit
A new affordable housing loan program for Los Angeles County begins this month. It was created with $9 million in seed money approved by the Metro Board of Directors last year and will be called the...
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