And there it is above: the transponders that motorists will need to use the future ExpressLanes on the 10 and 110 freeways. The project is converting the carpool lanes on sections of both roads — see the map after the jump — to “High-Occupancy Toll” lanes, known more commonly as [continue reading]
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 blog. Bakersfield Council to consider opposing high-speed rail line (L.A. Times) It’s only a symbolic resolution — but it’s the kind that would [continue reading]
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 blog. As Washington drags its feet, states take the lead on mileage fees (StreetsBlog DC) Americans are driving less and opting for more [continue reading]
The ExpressLanes project in the L.A. area has been mildly controversial at times — the one-year experimental program is converting about 25 miles of existing carpool lanes on the 10 and 110 freeways into variable toll lanes. Carpoolers will still use the lanes for free and single motorists will be [continue reading]
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 blog. Here’s your Obama-jam advisory (L.A. Observed) A good early look at some of the traffic impacts expected during the afternoon rush hour [continue reading]
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 blog. Automated license plate readers at Metro parking garages? (Plus Metro) A brief look at an item on tomorrow’s agenda for the Metro [continue reading]
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 blog. Many Americans consider themselves to be awesome drivers (Allstate) The insurance firm’s annual survey finds that Americans are pretty confident in their own driving [continue reading]
The 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. carpool and transitway closures begin Sunday night, Aug. 7 to accommodate the ExpressLanes project, which is converting the existing carpool lanes into toll lanes. The closures are scheduled to continue through Sept. 2012. Several bus lines, including the Silver Line, will be impacted. Please [continue reading]
By now reality is setting in: We need to dramatically increase our investment in transportation infrastructure just to maintain the status quo. But it looks like Congress isn’t willing to do it, at least in the near future. One might think that we’re sitting pretty in Los Angeles County thanks [continue reading]
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 blog. More roads may pave the way to more traffic (NPR) In this radio segment, NPR correspondent Guy Raz interviews University of Toronto’s [continue reading]
