Transportation stories in Los Angeles

Like if I, or the 3M+ residents in OC, want to fly to Europe, I have to drive almost 45 miles to LAX, which is congested enough. Same for all the Ventura county residents. And most of the traffic at LAX is origin and destination anyways (unlike say Atlanta or Dallas, where a lot of the international

Experts are warning travelers that the cost to fly this summer will likely go up, as jet fuel prices continue to soar as a result of the war in Iran and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos spoke to travelers at LAX on Friday, who said they've noticed a [...]

The Automated People Mover at LAX is running on a full schedule - without passengers - as the system gets ready for the public.

Hello everyone, My wife and I are starting to get serious about buying a place in Orange County and would love some input from people who know the area well. We’re generally looking south of Anaheim and north of San Clemente, ideally staying within a few miles east of the 5. What we’re looking fo

[Link: https://cal.streetsblog.org/2026/04/23/opposition-melts-away-as-durazo-announces-major-changes-to-sb-1361] "Amendments to SB 1361 dramatically reshaped the tone—and the coalition—around the bill in committee, turning what had been organized opposition into a near-universal shift to neutral o

My car will be in the mechanic shop for a while and I need a car to get to work and back and possibly use it for uber/Lyft part time after I get out of work. My budget is $240-$300 preferably with insurance included. I’m in Moreno Valley but can travel to you for pick up. I need it by this Sunday, t

City leaders are rolling out a multimillion-dollar effort to breathe new life into Santa Monica’s struggling downtown, including the iconic Third Street Promenade, as officials try to reverse years of declining foot traffic and business closures. The city is launching a $3 million economic revitaliz

After getting rid of my car a few years ago I became restless and started looking for ways to get out of the city for some fresh air. I checked out some hiking trails that were near bus lines (which eased my claustrophobia) then I became obsessed with finding and hiking *lots* more of them. Thinkin

A two-vehicle collision in Boyle Heights resulted in one fatality early Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where one individual was pronounced dead after being extricated from a vehicle.

Airlines are canceling flights due to rising jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions, impacting travelers as summer demand increases. Passengers should be aware of their rights regarding refunds and rebooking options.

A Caltrans vehicle caught fire, leading to an explosion that temporarily closed the 110 Freeway in Carson. The incident occurred late Thursday night, prompting a response from the California Highway Patrol.

Certain carpool lanes in Southern California permit solo drivers during off-peak hours, according to the California Highway Patrol. This regulation aims to improve traffic flow on busy freeways, particularly in areas with limited lanes.

A Caltrans truck exploded and caught fire on the 110 Freeway in Carson early Friday morning, leading to lane closures. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all lanes were reopened by 4:30 a.m.

Audio recordings from the Whiteman Airport control tower suggest a power failure during a small plane crash that injured a pilot. The incident, which occurred on April 20, has raised serious concerns about air traffic safety protocols.

They are hovering around Baldwin park right now. One is the sheriff’s helicopter Edit: now 6 helicopters as of 11:10pm Edit: 11:11pm : confirmed car chase as seen on KTLA 5 (watching via YouTube tv) 11:15 apprehended. Shows over folks

Hi everyone! I’m moving to LA soon! My partner got into grad school and I got a job at Caltech :) The problem is: I have OCD and get fixated on bad outcomes, which is not great for internet hyperbolic speech. I have basically convinced myself that as someone who got their license before college an

Title. I don’t necessarily want to stay close by to la live, but would love to find a hotel in a cool spot with good food and shopping/walking close by. Maybe somewhere close to transit to get to DTLA easily? Work is paying, so don’t need cheaper hotels, it typically stay in Hyatt’s but open to othe

I’m visiting the shrine auditorium for a concert on July 3rd and 4th. What should I expect for traffic? I want to save a couple hundred bucks and just take the metro/bus, or should I just bite the bullet and buy a rental car? Info: I’m arriving at lax airport, and my Airbnb is around Alhambra

I just got an offer and in this economy, I can’t really say no. I currently work remote but this job requires in office 5x a week. Not ideal but the pay is substantial. It’s a typical 9-5. I looked up routes at the times I would leave my place (7:30/8/8:30) and it says it’s about 20 minutes, but s

Seriously, if you're one of these people I would love to know... what the actual fuck are you thinking? Do you just hate your life?  EDIT: this post was inspired by my drive home during which while driving on Fountain, after sundown, there was suddenly a woman on a bicycle (who I guess I had turned

OK Redditors, I need your suggestions: Going to LA in a few weeks. I’m arriving into LAX late morning on a Wednesday. First stop is In-N-Out (obviously) near the airport. I’ve requested tickets to a show taping that afternoon but I’ve not received tickets yet but it could still happen. Assuming I d

The 10 year anniversary has snuck up on myself and my husband and we are struggling with where to go lol. Looking for location recommendations within CA. We are willing to travel up North, but prefer somewhere in SoCal and near the ocean. I was considering maybe doing Catalina Island. Is it worth it

Hi all. I just got TSA precheck and will be using for the first time. I have a 6 am flight on a Friday but don’t want to get there a minimum of 2 hours early if not necessary. Thanks! Edit: yall downvoting me for getting there an hour 15 before but not downvoting anyone else recommending that is wi

It took 1.5 hours this morning. Good luck to anyone still in traffic.

Is it hard to get a Lyft from LAX to OC (Lake Forest) at midnight? Also is it safe to do so? Traveling for work (flight super delayed and I got rerouted to LAX) - work will reimburse me so cost is not an issue. I just want to check if it’s common or if most Lyft/Uber drivers don’t want to drive that

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1su12sg] Found this cat near the traffic circle on ximeno ave, she’s very sweet no chip. We cannot keep her let us know if you’ve seen her, she’s yours, or you’re interested.

Hi everyone Planning on moving from LA to OC this summer My family is looking for relaxed and family friendly areas and I think North Tustin and Villa Park look great My job would be in Newport Beach or Costa Mesa. I’m accustomed to terrible traffic living in LA and I wanted to know how difficul

A coalition of attorneys announced Thursday they've gathered enough signatures to ask voters to support a law, billed as the first of its kind, that would make rideshare companies legally responsible for sexual assaults that occur inside their vehicles.

Prices at the pump are soaring but is it enough to get people out of their cars and into public transit to save money?

Officials with the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing announced Wednesday that SoCal animals will be able to traverse the crossing on Dec. 2, 2026. (Destiny Torres / LAist)The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing — a nearly 1-acre structure expected to reconnect areas used by SoCal’s wild animals — wi