Transportation

Kenny Scharf has painted mischievous-looking cartoons on about 300 cars, most of them in LA.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Port business slowed to a trickle after Pres. Trump’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. Even with a lower tariff, the uncertainty is hard on trade.

from KCRW Features

Trump and Republicans are trying to end the Energy Star program and stop California from phasing out the sale of new gas vehicles. On EVs, they enjoy some Democratic support.

Some Democrats might join Trump and GOP’s aims to nix climate programs

Trump and Republicans are trying to end the Energy Star program and stop California from phasing out the sale of new gas vehicles. On EVs, they enjoy some Democratic support.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Caltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.

In search of the secret animal highways beneath our roads

Caltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.

from KCRW Features

Seven new stations are coming to the LA Metro D Line within the next few years. KCRW tours the Wilshire/LA Brea station, slated to open in 2025.

Phase 1 of LA Metro’s D Line Extension’s nearly done. We toured a new station

Seven new stations are coming to the LA Metro D Line within the next few years. KCRW tours the Wilshire/LA Brea station, slated to open in 2025.

from KCRW Features

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

LA Metro CEO talks public safety, system growth, Olympics

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

from KCRW Features

This East LA artist isn’t just painting lowriders, she’s carving out space for women in the male-dominated lowrider scene, turning car culture into fine art.

From canvas to Cadillacs, lowriders are this artist’s muse

This East LA artist isn’t just painting lowriders, she’s carving out space for women in the male-dominated lowrider scene, turning car culture into fine art.

from KCRW Features

Metro’s existing free transit program will be extended to people who have been displaced in the ongoing wildfires, following a unanimous vote by the Metro Board on Thursday.

Metro extends free rides to wildfire victims. Here's how to sign up

Metro’s existing free transit program will be extended to people who have been displaced in the ongoing wildfires, following a unanimous vote by the Metro Board on Thursday.

from KCRW Features

With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

Got parking in Inglewood? Congrats, you’re winning

With the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.

from KCRW Features

A 1.3 mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard is supposed to be a future hub of Black arts and culture in LA. Residents are torn over what it’ll do to the neighborhood’s legacy and future.

Destination Crenshaw: A new cultural hub or an erasure of Black culture?

A 1.3 mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard is supposed to be a future hub of Black arts and culture in LA. Residents are torn over what it’ll do to the neighborhood’s legacy and future.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Irvine Police Department purchased a Tesla Cybertruck to promote its D.A.R.E drug program. But some taxpayers say the money should be spent elsewhere.

Irvine police buys $150K Cybertruck, critics call it unnecessary

The Irvine Police Department purchased a Tesla Cybertruck to promote its D.A.R.E drug program. But some taxpayers say the money should be spent elsewhere.

from KCRW Features

A commuter train that emits only water vapor will start carrying SoCal passengers in early 2025. State officials have already ordered 10 more.

All aboard America’s first hydrogen-powered train

A commuter train that emits only water vapor will start carrying SoCal passengers in early 2025. State officials have already ordered 10 more.

from KCRW Features

Train passengers up and down California and Oregon say it’s worth keeping Amtrak as a vital lifeline and a nostalgic leisure activity.

Amtrak trains are slow and late. Why do West Coasters still use it?

Train passengers up and down California and Oregon say it’s worth keeping Amtrak as a vital lifeline and a nostalgic leisure activity.

from KCRW Features

Air traffic is picking up at LAX after a global technology outage grounded three major airlines. Travelers should check their flights online before heading to airports.

LAX says air traffic is picking up after global IT outage

Air traffic is picking up at LAX after a global technology outage grounded three major airlines. Travelers should check their flights online before heading to airports.

from KCRW Features

Waymo robotaxis have been cruising LA for about three months.

Waymo leads in the race for perfecting the robotaxi

Waymo robotaxis have been cruising LA for about three months.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A string of highly-publicized violent crimes made headlines in May, reigniting concerns about safety on LA Metro. KCRW breaks down the latest crime data from the transit agency.

How safe is LA Metro, really? A look at latest crime data

A string of highly-publicized violent crimes made headlines in May, reigniting concerns about safety on LA Metro. KCRW breaks down the latest crime data from the transit agency.

from KCRW Features

Metro is gathering comments on six possible options for a rail line over – or tunneled under – the Sepulveda Pass. Some in Bel Air are ready to fight them all.

Bel Air homeowners vow to kill Westside commuter subway

Metro is gathering comments on six possible options for a rail line over – or tunneled under – the Sepulveda Pass. Some in Bel Air are ready to fight them all.

from KCRW Features

Some travel tips for summer: Set price tracking alerts based on locations or dates, fly earlier in the day, and consider cargo pants/vests for extra storage space.

Price trackers, pillowcases: Tools for hacking summer travel

Some travel tips for summer: Set price tracking alerts based on locations or dates, fly earlier in the day, and consider cargo pants/vests for extra storage space.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.

More high-profile crimes on LA Metro: What will city leaders do?

LA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the county’s Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Decades of erosion and climate change constantly shut down Highway 1 through Big Sur. The damage is worsening as more intense storms hit the coast.

Highway 1 in Big Sur: Doomed to be forever rebuilt?

Decades of erosion and climate change constantly shut down Highway 1 through Big Sur. The damage is worsening as more intense storms hit the coast.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand