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.
Big Blue Bus picks new seats for bus stops
In February, Big Blue Bus asked riders what they thought of two new seat designs for the much-criticized new bus...
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City: Traffic ‘normal’ following California Incline closure
So far, so good. Following the closure of the California Incline two weeks ago, traffic patterns have been normal, Acting...
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Big Blue Bus fare, service increases move forward
The Big Blue Bus pitch to expand service and increase fares in anticipation of the incoming Expo Light Rail got...
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Former mayor driving effort to expand regional transit
The epiphany came to Denny Zane as he sat in his idling vehicle, exasperated. It was about eight years ago,...
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California Incline to close April 20
Next month, Santa Monica will offer even more time to get to know the interior of your car. The California...
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Expo testing now planned for April
A few months ago, Expo construction officials told the Daily Press that trains would be on the tracks for testing...
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Big Blue Bus seeks 25-cent fare hike
To keep up with the incoming Expo light-rail line, Big Blue Bus wants to boost its service hours by 11...
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Taxi rides down 27 percent last year in Santa Monica
All hail ride-sharing apps. Taxi ridership dropped off significantly in 2014, according to data provided by City Hall. In 2013,...
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Council to consider curb space for Uber, Lyft, town cars
City Council will consider revamping its approach to taxis and vehicles for hire at its meeting on Tuesday. Changes could...
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Road closures and detours scheduled for Downtown
Two transportation-related construction projects are scheduled to start in the coming weeks, and the city has issued a statement describing...
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