Transportation
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405 closures scheduled
More overnight closures are planned beginning Friday night on the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass as work...
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Changes in store Sunday for Big Blue Bus
DOWNTOWN — Loyal riders of the Big Blue Bus will notice some changes beginning this Sunday, officials said. But don’t...
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Santa Monica home to 7 new charging stations
CITYWIDE — When it comes to charging electric vehicles, it’s out with the old and in with the new. Santa...
Read moreStudy: Parking, traffic top Downtown concerns
DOWNTOWN — Downtown continues to bring in the bacon and happy customers both from within Santa Monica and from without, a...
Read morePolice substation closing
With the demolition and rebuilding of Parking Structure 2, the Santa Monica Police Department will be closing the Downtown Substation...
Read moreBig Blue Bus gets new COO
COLORADO AVE —A former director of transportation in New York was appointed to head up and help streamline operations at...
Read moreTaxi franchise changes close loopholes, raise penalties
CITY HALL — A series of changes approved last week by the City Council will give city officials the ability...
Read moreCourt rules in favor of City Hall in taxi franchise suit
DOWNTOWN L.A. — A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled that the City of Santa Monica did not violate...
Read moreCity Council approves Bicycle Action Plan
CITY HALL — Bicyclists broke out in riotous applause Tuesday night when the City Council unanimously approved the Bike Action...
Read moreExpo, City Hall haggling over light rail stops
CIVIC CENTER — Santa Monica residents can feel pretty certain that they will have access to three light rail stations by...
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