Rachel Uranga

staff writer LA Times

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LA City Council officials have announced plans to eliminate traffic lanes, widen sidewalks, and add bike and bus lanes to a three-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.

Hollywood Boulevard: Expect more room for cyclists, walkers, buses

LA City Council officials have announced plans to eliminate traffic lanes, widen sidewalks, and add bike and bus lanes to a three-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.

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Makeshift businesses — like in mechanical engineering and textile industries — existed under the section of the 10 freeway that recently burned.

10 freeway fire meant steep economic losses for some Angelenos

Makeshift businesses — like in mechanical engineering and textile industries — existed under the section of the 10 freeway that recently burned.

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With congestion pricing, the city would charge you for driving on busy roads or highways, maybe always or just during peak hours. LA Metro is expected to unveil details this summer.

LA considers congestion pricing to ease traffic and pollution

With congestion pricing, the city would charge you for driving on busy roads or highways, maybe always or just during peak hours. LA Metro is expected to unveil details this summer.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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