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    Which Way, L.A.?

    A Crackdown on your Favorite Waze Shortcut?

    All over Southern California, formerly sleepy neighborhoods are now crowded with traffic — all because the smartphone app Waze has become so popular with desperate commuters. Now there's a blowback from residents, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation may be forced to take action.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 24, 2015 • 7m Listen

    All over Southern California, formerly sleepy neighborhoods are now crowded with traffic — all because the smartphone app Waze has become so popular with desperate commuters. Now there's a blowback from residents, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation may be forced to take action. That's according to Joe Flint, who covers LA for the Wall Street Journal.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Joe Flint

      entertainment business reporter for Wall Street Journal

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    Santa Monica Policing in the National Spotlight
    1. 0:29Santa Monica Policing in the National Spotlight
    2. 14:48A Crackdown on your Favorite Waze Shortcut?You’re reading this
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