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.
Pollution lingers near I-10 Freeway
DOWNTOWN — Air pollutants generated by those traveling on Interstate 10 in Santa Monica extend more than 1.5 miles from...
Read moreCitations of riders on the decline
DOWNTOWN — It wasn’t too far back when an already contentious relationship between Critical Mass and the Santa Monica Police...
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City recognized for its dealings with bicycles
CITYWIDE — Boasting nearly 16 miles of bike lanes and a popular valet program catering to those who use pedal...
Read moreBig Blue busted
CITY HALL — Three employees with Big Blue Bus face criminal charges for allegedly abusing a rideshare program that provides free...
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New parking stations to expedite exits
DOWNTOWN — Those frustrating days of queuing in the exit line at the garage, waiting for the drivers who dig...
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City Hall nixes moratorium on new taxi cab licenses
CITY HALL — Facing the likelihood that he will one day have to apply for a franchise agreement to remain...
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Budget woes force BBB to make cuts
CITYWIDE — Looking to be more reliable during rush hour traffic and cut costs because of the budget fiasco in...
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Study finds right-of-way best for Expo
DOWNTOWN — When it comes to routing the Exposition Light Rail from Culver City to Santa Monica, utilizing the old...
Read moreMTA moves Subway to the Sea forward
DOWNTOWN L.A. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved the exploration of two possible routes for the proposed subway to Santa Monica...
Read moreMeasure R had roots in Santa Monica
DOWNTOWN, LA The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels was buzzing with energy, not in anticipation of a religious...
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