Transportation

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.

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

One in four cars sold in California is now electric. EV drivers say switching saves money and the planet. Gas drivers are worried about running out of power.

Electric v. gas: Drivers make the case for and against each

One in four cars sold in California is now electric. EV drivers say switching saves money and the planet. Gas drivers are worried about running out of power.

from Greater LA

UAW President Shawn Fain employed aggressive tactics and unapologetic rhetoric to secure big gains for the union and the labor movement at large.

UAW scores historic victory against the Big 3 automakers

UAW President Shawn Fain employed aggressive tactics and unapologetic rhetoric to secure big gains for the union and the labor movement at large.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Since Michel Shane’s 13-year-old daughter died on PCH in 2010, he’s been trying to make the road safer. He’s produced a documentary called “21 Miles in Malibu.”

Speeding drivers, cyclists, beach-goers: ‘21 Miles in Malibu’ shows lives at risk on PCH

Since Michel Shane’s 13-year-old daughter died on PCH in 2010, he’s been trying to make the road safer. He’s produced a documentary called “21 Miles in Malibu.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The nonprofit ActiveSGV’s ArroyoFest will shut down six miles of the 110 freeway from Lincoln Heights to South Pasadena for cyclists and pedestrians on October 29.

ArroyoFest turns 110 freeway car-free for first time in 20 years

The nonprofit ActiveSGV’s ArroyoFest will shut down six miles of the 110 freeway from Lincoln Heights to South Pasadena for cyclists and pedestrians on October 29.

from Greater LA

Ford brought back the Bronco in 2021, and now the SUV could be the future of the federal government’s efforts to fight wildfires.

2024 Bronco: High-tech off-roader could help government fight wildfires

Ford brought back the Bronco in 2021, and now the SUV could be the future of the federal government’s efforts to fight wildfires.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Some 13,000 UAW workers are off the job, demanding better pay and more job security. Their key issue: the shift from gas powered-vehicles to electric.

What could UAW strike mean for US shift to electric cars?

Some 13,000 UAW workers are off the job, demanding better pay and more job security. Their key issue: the shift from gas powered-vehicles to electric.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA drivers are paying $6/gallon for gas on average. That’s partly due to rising crude oil prices and California’s gas taxes.

‘Market manipulation’ may be driving higher gas prices in LA

LA drivers are paying $6/gallon for gas on average. That’s partly due to rising crude oil prices and California’s gas taxes.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

High school students from Boyle Heights built a hydrogen-powered race car and competed against teams from all over the world over the weekend. How did they fare?

‘We're chasing that trophy’: Boyle Heights students on competing in robotics

High school students from Boyle Heights built a hydrogen-powered race car and competed against teams from all over the world over the weekend. How did they fare?

from Greater LA

With 18,000 seats, the now 30-year-old Honda Center has been home to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and hosted concerts by Gwen Stefani and others.

Honda Center celebrates 30 years of big concerts and local sports teams

With 18,000 seats, the now 30-year-old Honda Center has been home to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and hosted concerts by Gwen Stefani and others.

from Greater LA

Your car is spying on you and likely collecting more personal data than necessary, according to a new study from the Mozilla Foundation.

Your car may be collecting data on your sexual activity, immigration status

Your car is spying on you and likely collecting more personal data than necessary, according to a new study from the Mozilla Foundation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA’s first bus route opened in 1923. A hundred years later, the system still provides essential transportation to many Angelenos.

‘Buses were considered very classy’: LA ridership is 100 years old

LA’s first bus route opened in 1923. A hundred years later, the system still provides essential transportation to many Angelenos.

from Greater LA

From September 2 to 23, the American Cinematheque is hosting weekly screenings of films that feature public transit in LA, including “Speed” and “The Italian Job.”

From ‘Speed’ to ‘Italian Job,’ catch film series about LA transit

From September 2 to 23, the American Cinematheque is hosting weekly screenings of films that feature public transit in LA, including “Speed” and “The Italian Job.”

from Greater LA

Tesla’s Cybertruck may hit the streets as soon as September. After months of delays, will the vehicle be able to compete in the EV truck market?

Tesla’s Cybertruck is coming. Can it compete with other EV trucks?

Tesla’s Cybertruck may hit the streets as soon as September. After months of delays, will the vehicle be able to compete in the EV truck market?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Students in Ramona Gardens, one of LA's most polluted neighborhoods, are helping create a green space that will act as a barrier between homes and the freeway.

‘It's personal to me’: Legacy LA and Ramona Gardens students aim to cut down on pollution

Students in Ramona Gardens, one of LA's most polluted neighborhoods, are helping create a green space that will act as a barrier between homes and the freeway.

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