Rachel Uranga covers transportation and mobility for the Los Angeles Times. She previously reported for the Los Angeles Business Journal, Reuters in Mexico City and Southern California News Group, where she later served on its editorial board.
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Michael Schneider was the force behind a ballot measure that aims to level the paved playing field somewhat for cyclists riding on the streets in a car-loving city.
June 30, 2024
Metro greenlights plans to start its own police agency, after years of frustration with the LAPD, Los Angeles County sheriff and Long Beach police. Critics said costs were skyrocketing and that they had no control over deployment or police policies.
June 27, 2024
Caltrans wasn’t supposed to build a freeway lane without environmental review, but many believe that’s exactly what it did. Environmentalists are now trying to stop its use as a toll lane.
June 20, 2024
For over 15 years, Caltrans failed to enforce safety at its property where a fire broke out last year, shutting down the 10 Freeway.
June 3, 2024
Metro asks customers to tap their fare card on the way out. The pilot program at the North Hollywood station is the the agency’s latest effort to stem crime and prevent loitering.
May 29, 2024
The extension of the C Line will go through Torrance, Redondo Beach and Lawndale, but the cities don’t agree on the route.
May 23, 2024
Metro is slated to spend $195 million on law enforcement this fiscal year. The former head of Metro security says taxpayers are not getting their money’s worth.
May 23, 2024
A Metro bus passenger was killed in Commerce last week, three months after he arrived in the U.S. It’s the second fatal attack on the system in a month.
May 20, 2024
A Metro passenger was fatally shot on a bus Thursday afternoon in Commerce hours after Mayor Karen Bass ordered a ‘surge’ in law enforcement on the system’s trains and buses.
May 16, 2024
Amid a spike in violence on trains and buses, Mayor Karen Bass calls in more police patrols. The fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old subway rider put the transit agency on edge last month, as pressure grew to respond.
May 16, 2024