A recent UCLA study found that the injury rate for electric scooters in West Los Angeles was similar to that of motorcycles. According to the study, published April 6, there has been little research regarding e-scooter injuries despite an increase in e-scooter usage. Read more...
Transportation
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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December 12, 4:37 pm
LA Metro expands rideshare service Metro Micro, adds Westwood zone
The Los Angeles Metro launched Metro Micro, a zoned ride-hailing service for short trips, in the Westwood area Sunday. Similar to other ride-hailing services like Uber, Metro Micro provides an on-demand ride through the Metro Micro app, online or by phone within 15 minutes, according to LA Metro. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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November 3, 10:49 pm
Incentive program encourages use of public transportation for Bruin community
UCLA recently expanded its incentives for Bruins to try varieties of public transportation for free in an effort to encourage commuting students to use sustainable transportation practices. Read more...
Campus, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Transportation, Westwood
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October 13, 4:01 pm
LA City Council candidate Scott Epstein leads urban hike through Westwood
About 20 students and Westwood community members gathered Sunday for an urban hike through Westwood Village and UCLA. Scott Epstein’s campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 5 organized the urban hike and featured students and community leaders discussing topics such as homelessness and transportation. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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October 11, 2:14 pm
Lane closures, road construction from LA Metro transit projects to continue
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 3:33 p.m. Additional traffic restrictions may be in place around Wilshire Boulevard in October because of ongoing construction for the Los Angeles Metro. Read more...
Campus, News, Transportation, Westwood
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October 4, 12:06 am
Many of BruinBus’ regular routes reopen after temporary suspension
BruinBus, the campus bus service, returned Sept. 20, including the U1 Weyburn route that had been temporarily suspended, according to UCLA Transportation. UCLA Transportation runs five regular routes on the BruinBus network, which is complimentary for UCLA students, staff, faculty and visitors. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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September 27, 1:25 pm
LA Metro may restrict sidewalk, lanes until Oct. 30 as part of construction
This post was updated Sept. 30 at 10:40 a.m. Lanes and sidewalk access around Wilshire Boulevard may be restricted until Oct. 30 as construction for the Los Angeles Metro continues. Read more...