Transportation

How should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?

from Left, Right & Center

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Karen Bass talks about the efficacy of her signature Inside Safe program, preparing LA for the Olympics, and Measure HLA.

LA Mayor Karen Bass says Olympics could help solve homelessness

Karen Bass talks about the efficacy of her signature Inside Safe program, preparing LA for the Olympics, and Measure HLA.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Measure HLA, which is on the ballot, has attracted passionate support and strong opposition, amid a broad reckoning over the future and priorities of safety in LA transportation.

Measure HLA promises safer – but slower – LA streets

Measure HLA, which is on the ballot, has attracted passionate support and strong opposition, amid a broad reckoning over the future and priorities of safety in LA transportation.

from KCRW Features

Could a gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium — about half a billion dollars to build — mitigate traffic? The LA Metro board will vote Thursday on whether to proceed.

Get to Dodger Stadium by gondola? LA officials to vote

Could a gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium — about half a billion dollars to build — mitigate traffic? The LA Metro board will vote Thursday on whether to proceed.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Boeing’s Max 9 jets are back in operation after a weeks-long investigation. But the company faces a steep task of restoring the public’s trust.

Boeing jets return to the air, company still under safety scrutiny

Boeing’s Max 9 jets are back in operation after a weeks-long investigation. But the company faces a steep task of restoring the public’s trust.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

To mark Greater LA’s last show, we re-air part of the first-ever episode, in which Steve Chiotakis visits a giant car shredder between the Ports of LA and Long Beach.

Replay: Terminal Island: Where cars go to die

To mark Greater LA’s last show, we re-air part of the first-ever episode, in which Steve Chiotakis visits a giant car shredder between the Ports of LA and Long Beach.

from Greater LA

As ridership inches back to pre-pandemic levels, LA Metro is hoping police, outreach workers and civilian helpers will lure public transit skeptics on board.

Will Nordstroms-level customer service lure riders to Metro?

As ridership inches back to pre-pandemic levels, LA Metro is hoping police, outreach workers and civilian helpers will lure public transit skeptics on board.

from Greater LA

“Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles” is a new book about how LA is developing alternatives to getting around by cars.

Can modern transit options help redefine the dream life in LA?

“Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles” is a new book about how LA is developing alternatives to getting around by cars.

from Greater LA

New state traffic laws will restrict speeding and traffic stops, plus lift a decades-long ban on cruising through neighborhoods.

‘Low and slow’ is in, pretextual stops are out: New CA traffic laws

New state traffic laws will restrict speeding and traffic stops, plus lift a decades-long ban on cruising through neighborhoods.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A series of high-profile accidents involving autonomous vehicles has some Angelenos nervous about their future in the city.

Self-driving cars are rolling out in LA. Are they safe?

A series of high-profile accidents involving autonomous vehicles has some Angelenos nervous about their future in the city.

from Greater LA

Since October, the robotaxi company Waymo has been offering driverless rides in Los Angeles. Greater LA’s Steve Chotakis tried one out for himself.

What it’s like to ride in a car with no one in the driver’s seat

Since October, the robotaxi company Waymo has been offering driverless rides in Los Angeles. Greater LA’s Steve Chotakis tried one out for himself.

from Greater LA

Waymo has big plans for the future of autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles and beyond.

What does the future hold for self-driving cars in LA?

Waymo has big plans for the future of autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles and beyond.

from Greater LA

Robotaxi companies say their technology will fix the problems with human driving. But critics are pushing back about safety and efficacy.

Waymo: Are driverless cars safe, will they transform commutes?

Robotaxi companies say their technology will fix the problems with human driving. But critics are pushing back about safety and efficacy.

from Greater LA

Over the course of 48 hours, The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern visited dozens of non-Tesla EV charging stations around LA County. A significant portion of them didn't work.

LA’s EV charging woes: Out-of-order signs, payment problems

Over the course of 48 hours, The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern visited dozens of non-Tesla EV charging stations around LA County. A significant portion of them didn't work.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

UCLA scientists say the way ants build their nests might help humans improve traffic and transportation logistics.

Antsy about holiday travel? The tiny insects can help humans solve traffic issues

UCLA scientists say the way ants build their nests might help humans improve traffic and transportation logistics.

from Greater LA

United Airlines has implemented a new boarding process they’re calling “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle). The company says it’ll reduce bottlenecks.

Will passengers board planes faster with United’s WILMA method?

United Airlines has implemented a new boarding process they’re calling “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle). The company says it’ll reduce bottlenecks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The cashiers, cooks, baristas, and bartenders represented by Unite Here Local 11 are pushing airport concessionaire Areas USA for better benefits and wages.

LAX concession workers strike amid record-setting Thanksgiving travel

The cashiers, cooks, baristas, and bartenders represented by Unite Here Local 11 are pushing airport concessionaire Areas USA for better benefits and wages.

from KCRW Features

Metro is doubling the number of public bathrooms on train lines from three to six. Despite the urgent need, some commuters are complaining that they require a phone to use.

Metro’s bathroom project offers relief – but bring a phone

Metro is doubling the number of public bathrooms on train lines from three to six. Despite the urgent need, some commuters are complaining that they require a phone to use.

from Greater LA

The 10 freeway is closed through Downtown LA — after a fire damaged an overpass. A state of emergency is in place, and as of noon Monday, cleanup of the hazardous site is complete.

Fire shuts down 10 freeway in DTLA, invoking Northridge quake memories

The 10 freeway is closed through Downtown LA — after a fire damaged an overpass. A state of emergency is in place, and as of noon Monday, cleanup of the hazardous site is complete.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand