Temecula’s ‘smart freeway’ project launches to attack 15 Freeway traffic
The effort involving sensors and ramp meters at three on-ramps hopes to improve conditions in...
Transportation
Here’s how California changed the nation’s handling of hazardous materials
Here's the sad story of why the fire diamond hazmat sign was created.
Tesla reveals its Texas robotaxi fleet is dwarfed by Waymo’s
Tesla Inc. has just 42 vehicles operating as robotaxis in Texas almost a year after...
Waymo to deploy robotaxi built with Zeekr to expand public rides
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit will deploy a new autonomous vehicle designed specifically for robotaxi use,...
LA Metro board approves $9.7B budget and is prioritizing ‘bus service, safety and cleanliness’
"With our limited operating eligible dollars available, we developed a budget that provides the best...
Cameras on express lanes and toll roads don’t look for expired registration tags
Tollways use cameras to help ensure tolls are collected -- not to police people with...
Construction manager contract awarded to extend light-rail line from Pomona to Claremont
The longest light-rail line in the world -- the Metro A Line from Long Beach...
Metro board appoints LA Mayor Karen Bass as chair for 2nd time
Appointments made Thursday by the board include LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger as first vice...
Work begins on mass transit ‘missing link’ connecting San Fernando, San Gabriel valleys
An LA Metro bus rapid transit (BRT) project will run 19 miles between North Hollywood...
What’s required when renewing your driver’s license if you’re over 70?
In October 2024, rules for renewing a license for those 70 and older changed, writes...
AI-powered cameras will be watching 10 Freeway toll lanes in San Bernardino County
The four-month pilot program will be looking out for cheaters using the HOV 3+ lanes...
Have you ever had trouble seeing freeway lane markings? ‘Oreo’ and ‘Tiger’ striping meant to help
Caltrans uses various strategies to make the striping stand out.
TSA now says air travelers can bring medical marijuana on flights
TSA update allows medical marijuana stowed in their carry-on and checked bags.
Southern California Memorial Day weekend travel is set to beat pre-COVID level
Of those traveling, the vast majority — 2.9 million — are expected to drive to...
LA Metro offering free train, bus and bike-share rides Thursday to celebrate Bike Day
Riders will be able to use the transit system free of charge throughout Thursday, with...
Ridership drop, service cuts plague Metrolink as it struggles to define its future
The regional train network faces uncertainty at a time when an influx of passengers is...
Those with expired registration tags will likely end up paying a penalty
Few likely get away with expired tags in the long haul.
California unveils a $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks
Rebates as high as $120,000 per truck will be available; but some criticize the effort...
NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit
NTSB said the FAA doesn't require airlines to conduct realistic smoke-in-cockpit simulations.
Man killed by Frontier plane at Denver airport died by suicide, medical examiner says
Pedestrian killed in crash at DIA identified as Michael Mott, 41.
As Route 66 turns 100, the ‘Mother Road’ still inspires nostalgia
You’ll pass through thriving towns and ghost towns through the California leg of the road,...
A Line trains are creating buzz from Pomona westward
Riders discuss the pluses and minuses of the new service compared to Metrolink in comments...
Thousands take first rides on Metro D Line with stops near LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, Farmers Market
Twelve years after construction started, the LA Metro opens the first three stations of the...
More overnight closures for 605 Freeway between Cerritos and Irwindale
The work is part of the $260 million Super 605 corridor project to rehabilitate the...
CHP probes complaints that Hemet Unified is working bus drivers to exhaustion
Whistleblowers allege that students and bus drivers are potentially at risk because the drivers are...
How cars, trucks and motorcycles should navigate bus-bike lanes at intersections
And cyclists, bus drivers, walkers and the motoring public need to have a head on...
First eyed 6 decades ago, history-making D-Line subway opens first leg Friday
The "little train that could" is opening under Wilshire Boulevard after 12 years of construction....
More 605 Freeway paving work closures between Cerritos, Irwindale
Between Monday night and Saturday morning, closures of the 605 Freeway will start as early...
Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can’t keep up with higher oil prices
The impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares...
Report: LA Metro board not required to consider customer experience, train and bus performance in decision-making
A new report says the LA Metro board doesn't incorporate customer experience, and what riders...
There’s more than meets the eye to the ‘Van Accessible’ crosshatches
They let others pass through the parking lot with some ease.
Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board rejected Union Pacific's initial application as incomplete in January.
Airline pilot approaching San Diego airport reports seeing drone, but doesn’t strike it
United Airlines clarified earlier reports that the Boeing 737 struck the drone on approach to...
Without tariffs, A (Gold) Line extension to Claremont attracts multiple bidders for construction contract
As the largest light-rail line in the country attempts to grow even longer, there's great...
Why do carpool lanes have different markings in different counties?
The lines on the lanes are painted to help with traffic flow, a Caltrans spokesperson...
Route 66 is celebrating 100 years of history in 2026
'The Mother Road' stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica and a big stretch winds through...
A Line passengers like Pomona, lag in La Verne, San Dimas, Glendora
Numbers since light-rail line's opening in September 2025 show slow build, but of the four...
CicLAvia to open three-mile car-free route Sunday in West LA
The event will transform portions of Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard into a temporary...
Some carpool lanes let solo drivers in at certain times
Keep an eye on the freeway signs.
School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends
NTSB urges all new school buses be equipped with alcohol detection systems.
Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action
Both Southwest pilots told the tower that they received alarms from their collision avoidance systems.
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
Taking public transit to matches in Boston’s suburbs will also be costly.
UPS plane aborts landing in Louisville after small plane crosses its runway in latest close call
It was the same airport where a UPS plane crashed in November.
‘Van Accessible’ doesn’t mean cars can’t park there with proper placard
Those spots just offer extra elbow room for those needing it.
New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
NY says they follow federal law and previous audits back their licensing practices.
LAX Automated People Mover to start running Monday without passengers
The 2.25-mile electric train will operate on a full schedule for roughly two months as...
Do out-of-state semitrucks pay California licensing fees?
An Amazon warehouse in the Inland Empire has trucks registered in Indiana and a reader...
Miners and freighters were key to the creation of Southern California’s earliest roads
Many of those early passes are now freeways, writes Mark Landis.
A stairway to nowhere? Caltrans say it provides a purpose
They do seem like the kind of fancy stairs that you might find in front...
Stairway to Nowhere? Caltrans say it provides a purpose
They do seem like the kind of fancy stairs that you might find in front...
A fare deal for seniors: transit rides are as low as 35 cents
From age 62 most agencies discount fares, often 75 cents rather than the usual $1.75,...
Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
United Airlines and JetBlue also raised fees last week.
LA Metro may add members to its board. Find out how you can comment.
Should the LA Metro board have a member who rides mass transit? Should the 13-member...
Overnight 405 Freeway lane closures through Sepulveda Pass continue in April
The lane and ramp closures between Van Nuys and Westwood continue through the middle of...
Can others have virtually the same personalized license plate as me?
The license-plate sequence, under California law, must meet guidelines, which include no sexual, violence, gang,...
2 to 210 freeway transition closing overnight Thursday and Friday in La Cañada-Flintridge
The work is part of a $22.7 million project to update the road's lighting system...
JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
The first checked bag now costs $39, up from $35, for most domestic economy passengers.
Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don’t improve safety, NTSB head says
It follows investigations into two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise system.
Pasadena’s 710 stub project embarks on next phase in marathon toward healing, reconnection
Consultants and a community advisory group presented their visions for reconnecting the 710 freeway stub....
Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues
After weeks of airport chaos, there was finally optimism for the beleaguered aviation system.
TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon
Trump’s executive order on Friday instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers...
Panicked travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early
The government shutdown has ballooned checkpoint wait times beyond two hours at some major airports.
What catches your eye while tooling along a freeway?
The manmade waterfall along the 91 Freeway in Cerritos?
Metro K Line extension route approved that would take trains from South Bay to Hollywood Bowl
The 9.7-mile route includes plans for 10 new stations, with stops that include Cedars-Sinai Medical...
Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown’s impacts on air travel
Problems at Bush Intercontinental have been more pronounced.
TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight
TSA head Ha Nguyen McNeill warned of potential airport closures.
What’s the law when you encounter an oncoming emergency vehicle while driving?
A Hemet reader asks about the rules specific to Gilman Springs Road, but the rules...
Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB says
The two pilots were killed and several passengers were injured.
What to know about the deadly collision between a jet and fire truck at NYC’s LaGuardia Airport
Besides the two deaths, about 40 passengers and crew members were hospitalized.
ICE to deploy to US airports Monday as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners
Trump made clear on Sunday that he was going ahead with the plan to have...
Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said he would offer an alternative measure Saturday.
TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay
It could worsen the delays at airport security checkpoints.
Do laws prevent protesters on freeway overpasses from grabbing drivers’ attention?
And how long can the banners and the like stay on the fences?
Metrolink train service impacted for several weeks due to maintenance
Metrolink, which has 164 train trips serving Southern California on each weekday, is facing a backlog...
Authorities investigating close call between Alaska Airlines and FedEx planes landing at Newark
The incident happened Tuesday night at the busy airport.
Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During the shutdown, nobody knows
Roughly 50,000 workers are working without pay while lawmakers fail to agree on funding DHS.
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
More than 3,500 flights canceled were reported Monday and about 6,300 others delayed.
91 Freeway cameras catch carpool lane cheaters in Corona
A $5 million high-tech program looks inside cars to see if there are at least...
California license plates aren’t getting their kicks on Route 66
She may be the Mother Road, but she isn't getting a special license plate --...
A Line’s new stations in eastern L.A. County adding riders, as increase ripples through line
The newest light-rail stations along the A Line extension from Glendora to Pomona has boosted...
White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
Inman is a Republican appointed during Biden's administration.
Repairs will force overnight closures of 210 Freeway in Irwindale this week
Caltrans announced overnight closures will take place Tuesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 11 on...
LAX proposes sharp fee increases for services that pick up, drop off passengers
Uber is rallying its customers to protest a vote Tuesday to raise access fees as...
If in a fender bender, what info must a public bus driver exchange?
The answer is spelled out in the California Vehicle Code.
210 Freeway traffic this week due to emergency construction near 605 Freeway
The construction is to repair a dip in the roadway, a Caltrans spokeswoman said.
Could more speed limit signs on 15 Freeway through Cajon Pass improve traffic flow?
The speed limit in that area is 70 mph, but does everyone know that? One...
With World Cup coming, LA Metro increases bus fleet to avoid traffic snarls
LA Metro's newest contracts for shuttle services to eight World Cup games this summer aim...
Why doesn’t the 91 Express Lanes give discounts anymore for Clean Air Vehicle stickers?
Tollways can no longer ensure the stickers are valid.
210 Freeway congestion is increasing in San Bernardino County, can another lane be added?
Columnist Amy Bentley asks the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority about plans for the freeway.
US audit finds gaps in the FAA’s oversight of United Airlines maintenance
The FAA says it accepts most recommendations and has steps underway to address them.
Tesla canceled the car of the century
The vehicles that outlasted the Model S are still operating in its shadow.
New Balboa Island ferries will be battery powered — with ‘smokestacks’
Yes, the new ferries will be electric -- but they will have "smoke stacks."
4 Southern California cities among world’s toughest to navigate
Los Angeles ranks as the world's third-trickiest city to get around. That was also the...
More express lanes likely for Orange County — eventually
"We do envision express lanes (at some point) throughout the county," an Orange County transportation...
Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
It’s unclear if Congress will act on expert recommendations.
AQMD OKs $30 million to purchase zero-emission school buses to replace older, polluting models
The diesel and natural gas-fueled buses replaced through the program must be crushed or dismantled...
How DMV investigates medical suspensions of a driver’s license
A hospital stay for a vison-related issue had a Riverside resident going through the process...
Southern California mountain highways are ‘critical’ transportation arteries prone to closures
Extreme weather can often lead to highway closures in the San Bernardino and San Gabriel...
Don’t roll over those poles separating the Express Lanes from regular traffic
It is illegal to cross over where there are usually poles unless an officer says...
Barber made sure ‘people will come’ by making Route 66 historic highway
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of Route 66, when the federal...