Los Angeles
April 29, 2026 10:58 a.m.
Pedestrians and cyclists gather in Westwood. Parts of Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard were closed to cars on Sunday. (Presley Liu/Daily Bruin)
Three miles of Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard closed to cars Sunday, creating a temporary park for cyclists and pedestrians.
CicLAvia – a nonprofit that temporarily closes streets to cars across the city – hosted the event.
By Alexis Muchnik and Lauren Nguyen
Los Angeles
March 10, 2026 5:19 p.m.This post was updated March 11 at 10:24 p.m.
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council approved an updated design for a bike lane project intended to reduce cycling accidents for cyclists in West Los Angeles, including in Westwood and Santa Monica.
By Charlotte Martling
Campus
Jan. 9, 2026 9:20 p.m.LA Metro staff recommend transit project alternative including UCLA stop
This post was updated Jan. 14 at 1:54 p.m.
Los Angeles Metro staff recommended a modified version of alternative five of the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project – which includes a station on UCLA’s campus – to the LA Metro board’s planning and programming committee Friday.
By Maggie Konecky
Los Angeles
Jan. 2, 2026 7:48 p.m.Parts of Wilshire Boulevard to close this week for LA Metro construction
Parts of Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood will close this week because of construction on a new Los Angeles Metro station.
The westbound side of Wilshire Boulevard between Veteran Avenue and Westwood Boulevard will be blocked from 11 p.m.
By Maggie Konecky
Campus
Dec. 1, 2025 8:08 p.m.UCPD cracks down on dangerous scooter riding following safety concerns
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 9:51 p.m.
UCPD stopped more than 100 people this fall for speeding on scooters or riding them dangerously.
Unsafe riding practices have been a significant issue for UCPD in the past year, said Jeffrey Chobanian, the captain of UCPD’s operations bureau.
By Avital Abramov
News
Oct. 24, 2025 8:49 p.m.Professors react to new law, potential impact on LA housing, transport
This post was updated Oct. 26 at 10:36 p.m.
UCLA professors said a new state law allowing higher-density housing near major transit stops – including in Westwood – could make housing more affordable overall.
By Ryann Mitchell
Los Angeles
Oct. 19, 2025 10:23 a.m.Students and politicians gather at a rally advocating for a UCLA metro stop
This post was updated Oct. 23 at 11:23 a.m.
Around 10 student leaders and elected officials held a rally in support of creating a UCLA stop for the future Sepulveda Transit Corridor on Oct.
By Victor Simoes
Los Angeles
June 22, 2025 6:31 p.m.UCLA forum explores how 2028 Olympics can improve LA accessibility, transportation
A May 19 forum put on by the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies examined how Los Angeles could use the upcoming 2028 Olympics to improve infrastructure, mobility and accessibility.
By Leyton Breese
Los Angeles
June 8, 2025 7:19 p.m.Upcoming Metro projects set to improve UCLA commute times, curb Westwood traffic
Two upcoming Westwood public transit projects have the potential to reduce traffic at UCLA.
The D Line Subway Extension Project will extend the subway line nine miles along Wilshire Boulevard and will include a Westwood/UCLA station, which is set to open in 2027.
By Victor Simoes and Caitlin Brockenbrow
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