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.
RoboCar: our ridealong in the Waymo autonomous automobile
While we don’t have flying cars just yet, we might not have too long to wait until we have droid...
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Congress takes up legislation on federal aviation oversight
Congress began considering critical aviation legislation on Tuesday in the aftermath of recent close calls involving airline and cargo jets...
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PCH projects will protect vulnerable highway
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) could be getting some much needed attention just north of Santa Monica with two Caltrans projects...
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New rail line connects Santa Monica to Inglewood en route to LAX
A train trip from Santa Monica to LAX? The notion may not be wild to the millions of visitors Santa...
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Pier bridge replacement on track to open for the Los Angeles Olympics
The City of Santa Monica and Caltrans have released a Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment for the Santa Monica...
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BBB drops mask requirements in alignment with state guidelines
Face masks are now optional on Big Blue Bus and Metro as of Friday Sept. 23. The announcement by the...
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Get involved and join Metro’s Youth Council
Metro’s Youth Council was created early this year to give young people and our future riders a voice in Metro’s...
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Bloom-penned pedestrian safety bill passes legislature en route to Governor’s desk
A new bill heading to Gov. Newsom’s desk would work to protect pedestrians by requiring all state-owned roads to grant...
Read moreBig Blue Bus receives grant to fund rider survey
Riders of the Big Blue Bus (BBB) will soon be able to provide more feedback on their experience in real-time...
Read moreCity getting closer to ‘contracted model’ for e-scooter and bike share programs
In its ongoing effort to regulate shared mobility options — electric scooters and bike shares — the City of Santa...
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