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State law will put more housing near transit stops.
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (677+ words) By David Wagner'for LAist Originally published on June 1, 2026 Starting July 1, a new state law will push cities to increase housing development in neighborhoods located near major transit stops. When the law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, Southern…...
LA says it needs six more years, more staff for mobility projects that got $100 M from state
1+ week, 5+ day ago (781+ words) By Kavish Harjai for LAist Originally published on May 21, 2026 Los Angeles won more than $100 million from California in 2022 and 2023 to improve crosswalks, bike infrastructure and general mobility in historically underinvested communities. But it just doesn't have enough people to implement…...
All aboard the D Line! First phase of historic Metro line extension opens today
3+ week, 4+ day ago (225+ words) By Kavish Harjai for LAist Originally published on May 8, 2026 The first phase of the Los Angeles Metro D Line extension opens today, with the public able to start riding to the three new stations at 12: 30 p. m. The new stops: The three…...
Why young Angelenos are choosing Metro over cars in 2026
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (664+ words) Free passes, safer stations, rising gas prices and expanding lines are inspiring a new generation to ditch cars and ride transit....
Have questions about LA's speed camera pilot program? Here's what you need to know.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (624+ words) Speed cameras will be operating for the first time in LA as early as this fall at 125 different locations peppered throughout the city. LA is one of seven cities in California authorized to test the pilot program through 2031. San Francisco…...
Speed cameras are coming to Koreatown, Pico Union, and Westlake " here's where they'll go
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (610+ words) Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake " some of the densest neighborhoods in Los Angeles " will get several speed cameras this fall as part of a new city pilot program aimed at slowing drivers down. The program, approved by the Los Angeles…...
Parking tickets in Boyle Heights are rising faster than the rest of LA
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1104+ words) Boyle Heights residents have seen it all when it comes to finding a place to park: cars in the red, blocked driveways, double parking and even people sitting in lawn chairs to save a spot. At times, disputes over parking…...
Speed cameras approved for Boyle Heights: Here's where
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (496+ words) Speed cameras will soon be installed on streets as part of a pilot program targeting speeding drivers. The Los Angeles City Council on March 24 approved two reports from the Department of Transportation outlining where the cameras will be installed. A…...
Game day parking in Inglewood can be tough. Soon, more churches could get in on the action.
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (405+ words) Game day visitors to Inglewood could soon look to churches for help with parking." The updated code would expand the permit zone to allow the same right to houses of worship and commercial businesses within 1, 500 feet, or about a quarter…...
We're talking about people's lives:' California lawmakers grill DMV director on deadly failures
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1008+ words) By Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis for Cal Matters Originally published on March 11, 2026 The man in charge of California's Department of Motor Vehicles finally had to face tough questions Tuesday about what his agency is doing to address an increase…...