Police pursuits, speeding up buses and trains, Wakandan transit: HWR, Feb. 22
Art of Transit View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) Why the Expo Line is slow — and why it won’t be that way forever [continue reading]
Uber’s bus like service, Grand Theft Auto, why I’m wrong on earbuds and crosswalks: HWR, Feb. 21
Dept. of Los Angeles Area Police Pursuits: Uh, driver of stolen vehicle just drove into Gold Line tunnel in East LA WB towards Mariachi Plaza Station. Unreal. pic.twitter.com/8H5XZShAEO — E/Expo Line Ledger (@expolineledger) February 21, 2018 The truck was removed from the tunnel. No damage to tracks or other equipment. [continue reading]
710 project remains in the news, distracted walking, new parks; HWR, Feb. 20
Art of Transpo: As the city of Santa Monica plans for its future airport park, they may want to look to the example of Blue Ash, Ohio, which is in [continue reading]
710 debate, Uber losses, DTLA rail: HWR, Feb. 16
Good morning everyone! If you happen to be in Cocoon Coffee in Mason, Ohio, this morning swing by my table and say hello. Attentive Source readers know that I am [continue reading]
Hey let’s talk infrastructure!; HWR, Feb. 13
Things to read whilst transiting: Ever want to walk across Antarctica? Read this awesome New Yorker article first. Art of Transit: View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) Building a stronger America (Whitehouse.gov) First, the release from President Donald Trump and the White House in [continue reading]
A lil’ lesson in economics from Professor Steve; HWR, Feb. 9
Things to read whilst transiting: “Welcome to the post-text future” in the NYT. Excerpt: Still, we have only just begun to glimpse the deeper, more kinetic possibilities of an online [continue reading]
Bike lawsuits, congestion pricing, LAT: How We Roll, Feb. 7
Art of Transit: L.A. faces skyrocketing costs for lawsuits over bike crashes (LAT) I thought this was an outstanding piece of local journalism. The issue: bad pavement causing severe bicycle crashes in a city trying to become more bike-friendly. The $19.1 million paid in legal settlements in 2017 is four [continue reading]
UCLA car study, subway lawsuit, NYT ON LA; How We Roll, Feb. 2
Attentive Source readers may have noticed I’m not writing quite as much recently. The reason: some other duties, including a photo project that had me out in the field a lot. Of course, the news has been happening at a steady clip and I’m way behind. I’ll start with some [continue reading]
Claremont Metrolink Station study, NYC mayor vs subway, freeway demolitions: HWR, Jan. 16
Things to listen to whilst transiting: Good Marc Maron interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates on writing, race and his unique story. Be warned: if adult language or Marc Maron’s podcast bothers you, steer clear. Dept. of Just Sayin’: 1. New California would control the sources of water for LA & SF. 2. [continue reading]
NYC subway construction costs (vs LA), transit isn’t all rainbows: HWR, Jan. 3
Art of Transit: Some pics from the Crenshaw/LAX Line taken last week. The most expensive mile of subway track on Earth (NYT) Feature: the case for the subway (NYT Magazine) [continue reading]