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A Closer Look, California, National, News, Transportation

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November 2, 4:23 pm

UCLA study examines COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on gig workers

A UCLA report recommended companies give their workers greater control over management after examining the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on gig workers. The report, published in October, stated the pandemic has exacerbated many existing problems such as wage theft, as well as illegal violations of worker health and safety protections for gig workers. Read more...

Photo: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the gig economy, according to data gathered by a UCLA study. (Ben Brill/Graphics editor)

A Closer Look, Campus, Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood

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October 29, 8:01 pm

Get Movin’, Bruins! campaign encourages UCLA community to use green transportation

UCLA Transportation organized its annual campaign to promote Sustainable Transportation Month on a virtual platform for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Get Movin’, Bruins! Read more...

Photo: UCLA Transportation’s virtual Get Movin’, Bruins! campaign encourages the UCLA community to use eco-friendly forms of transportation. (Daily Bruin file photo)

California, Campus, Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood

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October 13, 10:19 pm

UCLA adds 2 zero-emissions shuttles to its fleet to service medical patients, staff

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...

Photo: UCLA Transportation commissioned two zero-emissions shuttles in accordance with the university’s goal of a more sustainable campus. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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...

Photo: Metro passengers will be able to board Metro busses and trains using a completely virtual TAP card, announced Sept. 3. (Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)

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...

Photo: The North Westwood Neighborhood Council voted unanimously to endorse Los Angeles Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan at a July 1 meeting. The plan lays out new rail lines, bus lanes, pedestrian crossings and a Metro stop in Westwood. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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...

Photo: The Los Angles Metro system is being hit with losses up to $800 million because of low-ridership amid the coronavirus pandemic. The transportation agency has reported at least 57 cases of COVID-19 among its employees, contractors and vendors. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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...

Photo: The Purple Line Extension is a high-speed subway project that will connect Westwood with Downtown Los Angeles. A portion of the project in Beverly Hills is being expedited while traffic is low during the COVID-19 shutdown. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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