Rachel Uranga

transportation and mobility reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

LA Metro’s trains and buses are facing a huge increase in crime and drug overdose deaths. Fewer commuters are using public transportation now.

What’s driving crime and drug problems on LA Metro?

LA Metro’s trains and buses are facing a huge increase in crime and drug overdose deaths. Fewer commuters are using public transportation now.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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