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.
Council delays vote on bus fare increase
CITY HALL — The City Council on Tuesday put off a decision on increasing Big Blue Bus fares at least...
Read moreLow-priced parking relief for Downtown SM employees
DOWNTOWN — Those who work for bosses too cheap to pay for parking Downtown will have some more affordable options...
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City Hall explores a valet program
DOWNTOWN — Aiming to cut down on the number of drivers cruising Downtown and nearby residential streets in search of...
Read moreCouncil to approve traffic signal synchronization funds
CITY HALL — Traffic jams in one of the most congested sections of the city could be reduced by as...
Read moreExpo station site begins transformation
COLORADO AVE — Construction of the future site of an Expo Light Rail stop at Colorado Avenue and Fourth Street...
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Bus fare hike troubling to SMC officials
CITY HALL A plan to raise Big Blue Bus fares has been delayed after officials at Santa Monica College raised...
Read moreWestside residents sue over Expo line
COLORADO AVE — As many observers expected, a coalition of Westside homeowner groups has filed a lawsuit challenging the thoroughness...
Read moreCity Hall wants drivers to share
CITY HALL — Embracing public transit doesn’t necessarily mean renouncing driving — it may just mean learning how to share....
Read moreDowntown parking changes underway
DOWNTOWN — Parking for three hours in Downtown Santa Monica and not paying a dime for the privilege is soon...
Read moreLight rail a step closer to reality
DOWNTOWN — Transportation officials this week signed off on a plan to extend the Expo light rail line to Downtown...
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