UCLA Transportation commissioned two new zero-emissions shuttles to run through Westwood and help the university make strides toward its sustainability goals. The two new shuttles will run a 30-minute loop between the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica to transport both staff and patients, according to a Sept. Read more...
Transportation
Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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September 12, 4:21 pm
LA Metro aims to promote accessibility, safety with new digital TAP cards
Los Angeles Metro riders can now download a virtual fare card onto Apple devices. LA Mayor and Metro Board Chair Eric Garcetti and Metro Chief of Staff Nadine Lee announced via Facebook Live on Sept. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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July 19, 3:54 pm
NWWNC votes to support Long Range Transportation Plan, expand access to mass transit
A local city council endorsed a 30-year plan that aims to improve transportation flow in Los Angeles. LA Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan, which will be completed by 2050, includes plans for new rail lines, bus lanes, pedestrian crossings and a Metro stop in Westwood. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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May 5, 6:57 pm
LA Metro set to lose up to $800M, 57 employees contract coronavirus
Los Angeles County’s Metro reports 57 confirmed coronavirus cases among employees as of Monday and anticipates losses of up to $800 million due to low ridership. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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April 10, 5:14 pm
Portion of Wilshire Boulevard closes to allow for Metro construction
A section of Wilshire Boulevard closed April 2 to expedite the construction of the Purple Line subway extension, but there are no confirmed plans to do the same in Westwood. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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March 2, 2:57 am
LA Metro to launch new ride-share program to help improve city transportation
Metro will start offering an Uber-like, last-mile transit system by this summer, following the approval of a pilot project by the Metro Board of Directors on Feb. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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February 28, 1:26 am
Metro offers UCLA students cheaper transport compared to ride-hailing services
When most students want to go to Downtown Los Angeles, they might opt for a $15 Lyft in the interest of time, but public transit can offer a cheaper alternative. Read more...