Los Angeles Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne has announced a new year-long project titled “Reading L.A.” Each month, Hawthorne will be examining Los Angeles through the lens of classic writing in the fields of Southern California architecture and urbanism. He…
“Angeleños?”: You Say AN-jell-ease, I Say AN-juh-luhs
People who live in Los Angeles may find themselves asking a deceptively simple question more than residents of other cities: Who are we? Los Angeles’ history is shorter than most major American cities, but it is vastly complex and obviously…
Los Angeles’ First Diesel Buses: A Look Back At The Fleet & The 1943 Birth Of Smog
Today, the Los Angeles County Metrpolitan Transportation Authority retired its last diesel bus from its fleet of over 2,200 vehicles. This historic day marks Metro’s claim to be the first major transit agency in the world to operate only alternative-fuel…
Research Roundup: Climate Change In State Transportation Policy, OCTA’s Draft Long Range Plan & Green Jobs From Freight Rail
With a comprehensive climate bill stalled at the federal level, many are turning to the states to make progress toward reducing carbon emissions. Are the states ready? Getting Back On Track: Aligning State Transportation Policy With Climate Change Goals (66p.…
Recent Research: Urban Congestion Trends, High-Speed Rail Lessons & Travel Assistance Device Deployment
Is traffic congestion getting better or worse? The Federal Highway Administration collects various statistics each year to help us understand whether traffic is improving or increasing. We wanted to take a closer look at a document titled 2009 Urban Congestion…