Transportation
Navigate Santa Monica's mobility landscape through our comprehensive transportation coverage. From Big Blue Bus updates and Metro developments to bike infrastructure and pedestrian improvements, we report on the latest in local transit news. Our coverage includes traffic patterns, parking policies, sustainable transportation initiatives, and developments affecting how people move through our coastal city. Stay informed about public transit changes, street improvements, mobility programs, and transportation projects that impact daily commutes and city accessibility. Whether tracking specific transit developments or following broader mobility trends, rely on Santa Monica Daily Press for essential coverage of our city's transportation network.
Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail
The Trump administration is once again targeting California's controversial high-speed rail project, with federal transportation officials on Thursday announcing an...
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PCH access now includes school buses, businesses and residents from Palisades Fire burn area
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in coordination with local partners, expanded access of State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)...
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Waymo introduces transit credit program for trips to Big Blue Bus stops
In the cutthroat rideshare industry, it’s not typical to promote other modes of transportation, but Waymo has proven to be...
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New rules in place to remove disruptive riders from the Big Blue Bus
The Santa Monica City Council approved new measures last week allowing the Big Blue Bus transit agency to ban disruptive...
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PCH closed just days after reopening as County prepares for rain
The recently reopened Pacific Coast Highway will close again today between Los Angeles and Malibu starting Tuesday at 3 p.m....
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Pacific Coast Highway reopens to all in Palisades Fire area
After a weekend of confusing statements and partial openings, the Pacific Coast Highway has reopened. The California Department of Transportation...
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LA leaders can’t agree on when to open the PCH as dueling statements cause mass confusion for drivers
Residents hoping to travel the Pacific Coast Highway are going to be met with confusion and roadblocks despite an announcement...
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Editor's Note: an argument between City and County officials has delayed the opening. Click here for more information. Pacific Coast...
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Metro train collides with vehicle at Colorado Ave and 11th
A motor vehicle collided with a Metro train traveling east along Colorado Avenue at the 11th Street intersection this afternoon...
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Investigators found safety hazards under freeway before fire
State investigators repeatedly identified fire and safety hazards at a leased storage space under an elevated Los Angeles freeway before...
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