Santa Monica Could Use This One Trick to Increase Density Near Transit Stops
New research and story maps from UCLA's Institute of Transportation Studies pose an interesting—and potentially useful—hypothetical question: how does California define the area of...
Westside Cities Advance Bus Lane Plan Ahead of 2028 Olympics
A coalition of Westside cities is moving forward with a plan to speed up bus service across some of the region’s most congested corridors,...
Santa Monica Selects Jay Baldwin as Poet Laureate
The Santa Monica City Council has confirmed Jay Baldwin as the city’s second poet laureate, approving a two-year appointment during its most recent meeting.
Baldwin,...
Eyes on the Street: Red Bus Lanes on Broadway
Eagle-eyed reader Eli Gill sends another picture of modern transportation improvements. This time it's a red bus-only lane on Broadway.
Santa Monica has opened new...
City Removes the Interim Tag, Appoints Von Tongeln City Attorney
The Santa Monica City Council voted at their 2/298 meeting night to appoint Heidi von Tongeln as the city’s permanent city attorney, elevating her...
