405 scene, 10:45 a.m.
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405 view, 11:43 p.m.
Traffic is almost completely gone. It’s happening, people! A closer view of the bridge at 11:49 p.m.:
How to get text updates from Unified Command during Carmageddon
Here’s the good word: The Unified Command for the 405 Freeway closure will be providing periodic messages related to the closure to the public through a system called Nixle. Anyone who has a text capable phone or an e-mail address can subscribe to receive these messages. To subscribe to the [continue reading]
Unified Command gives offical word on ramp closures and traffic conditions
Here is the news release: Update: Carmageddon II Closure LOS ANGELES (Fri., Sept. 28, 2012, 9:30 p.m.) – The Interstate 405 Freeway (I-405) Unified Command announced that the following ramp closures are now in effect: • All On Ramps Northbound of the I-405 Freeway between I-10 and U.S. 101 are [continue reading]
405 view, 7 p.m.
Still a lot of traffic at 7 p.m. as ramp closures begin.
View of northbound 405 at 6 p.m.
Here’s what it looked like an hour before closures were set to begin for freeway ramps.
Carmageddon II: Let’s not do this!
Using the search term “horrible traffic jam” on YouTube: Karachi, Pakistani: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwpCZiLYgsg[/youtube] Accra, Ghana: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1FesHPox_k[/youtube] Shanghai, China: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arapD2JeUkM[/youtube]
Transportation headlines, Friday, Sept. 28
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. Don't tempt Carmageddon (L.A. Times) The editorial hits the nail [continue reading]
Hundreds converge for Mobility 21 summit
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa held a brief media briefing at today's Mobility 21 summit in Anaheim. They both made a similar point in their remarks: the biggest takeaway from the recently approved federal transportation bill will be the massive expansion of the federal TIFIA loan [continue reading]
Metro Board meeting roundup; no action taken on advertising contract
Three highlights from today’s Metro Board meeting •The Metro Board could not agree on a contract with either CBS Outdoor or Titan for a contract that would pay Metro in exchange for the right to sell ads on the agency’s buses, trains and other properties. Metro staff recommended a $110-million [continue reading]