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.
City Hall goes light on some code violations
CITY HALL — Bicyclists who break Santa Monica law by riding on the sidewalk caught a break of their own...
Read moreCity signs off on Expo line ‘buffer zone’
CITY HALL — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously agreed to a land swap involving Santa Monica College and the...
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City Hall ponders parking crunch
DOWNTOWN — The planned renovation of Parking Structure 6, along with the AMC proposal for a new cinema on Fourth...
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Council looks to boost BBB revenue
CITY HALL — With the Big Blue Bus fare increase that took effect in August, Santa Monica’s transit system is...
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Bike accidents on the rise in Santa Monica
CITYWIDE — Santa Monica may see itself as more cyclist friendly than surrounding cities. But when it comes to the...
Read moreToward kinder, gentler streets
CITYWIDE — It just may be the holy grail for the eco-friendly, active transportation-minded Santa Monica commuter. And yes, it’s...
Read moreDay of bicycles could be in works
CITYWIDE — Richard McKinnon often rides his bicycle across Santa Monica during holidays. He said it allows him to experience...
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City officials weigh in on Exposition Light Rail stations
DOWNTOWN — When riders of the long-awaited Exposition Light Rail hit the end of the line and descend on the...
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City releases taxi cab franchise rankings
CITY HALL — Responding to calls for more transparency in its taxi cab overhaul plan, City Hall officials this week...
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Boxer defends stimulus bill, praises Big Blue
COLORADO AVENUE — In the midst of a tight re-election race, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) stopped by the Big...
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