Which Way, L.A.?
Can LA Fix Its Trash Problem?
The City of Los Angeles is not the dirtiest place on Earth, but its "international image is threatened" by the "constant state of uncleanliness" in some neighborhoods. That's according to City Hall's top insider, who's trying to locate the worst places and provide residents with resources for cleanup campaigns — as well as improving enforcement of anti-dumping laws.
By Warren Olney • • 28m ListenThe City of Los Angeles is not the dirtiest place on Earth, but its "international image is threatened" by the "constant state of uncleanliness" in some neighborhoods. That's according to City Hall's top insider, who's trying to locate the worst places and provide residents with resources for cleanup campaigns — as well as improving enforcement of anti-dumping laws.
Also, toll lanes on local "freeways" are supposed to speed up rush-hour traffic, but so many drivers are willing to pay that it's slowing down.
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2 storiesIt's Time for Los Angeles to Clean Up Its Act
Los Angeles has 1000 trashcans to cover 502 square miles. San Francisco has three times as many receptacles for one-tenth the space. Maybe that's one reason LA is getting an international image for "a constant state of uncleanliness."
Read the story16 minMTA Fast Lanes Are So Successful They’re Slowing Down
Toll lanes on the 110 Freeway are supposed to speed up rush-hour traffic by charging more when the road gets more congested. But the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says they're becoming a victim of their own success . So many drivers pay the maximum of $1.40 a mile that the toll lanes are slowing down.
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