Los Angeles
Oct. 13, 2022 5:04 p.m.
President Joe Biden speaks at a rally in March 2020. Biden spoke at a campaign event at the developing Westwood Veterans Affairs Metro station Thursday, promoting his efforts to improve infrastructure. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 3:47 p.m.
President Joe Biden gave a speech Thursday at the developing Westwood Veterans Affairs Hospital station – part of the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project – promoting his administration’s efforts to expand infrastructure.
The Metro expansion project, which will add seven new stops, including UCLA, to the Purple Line, began in 2019 with local and federal funding, according to the Los Angeles Metro.
By Catherine Hamilton and Shaanth Kodialam
Campus
April 24, 2022 10:21 p.m.A recent UCLA study found that the injury rate for electric scooters in West Los Angeles was similar to that of motorcycles.
According to the study, published April 6, there has been little research regarding e-scooter injuries despite an increase in e-scooter usage.
By Caroline Sha
Los Angeles
Nov. 3, 2021 10:49 p.m.Incentive program encourages use of public transportation for Bruin community
UCLA recently expanded its incentives for Bruins to try varieties of public transportation for free in an effort to encourage commuting students to use sustainable transportation practices.
By Sydney Kovach
Campus
Oct. 13, 2021 4:01 p.m.LA City Council candidate Scott Epstein leads urban hike through Westwood
About 20 students and Westwood community members gathered Sunday for an urban hike through Westwood Village and UCLA.
Scott Epstein’s campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 5 organized the urban hike and featured students and community leaders discussing topics such as homelessness and transportation.
By Justin Jung
Los Angeles
Oct. 11, 2021 2:14 p.m.Lane closures, road construction from LA Metro transit projects to continue
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 3:33 p.m.
Additional traffic restrictions may be in place around Wilshire Boulevard in October because of ongoing construction for the Los Angeles Metro.
By Justin Jung
Campus
Oct. 4, 2021 12:06 a.m.Many of BruinBus’ regular routes reopen after temporary suspension
BruinBus, the campus bus service, returned Sept. 20, including the U1 Weyburn route that had been temporarily suspended, according to UCLA Transportation.
UCLA Transportation runs five regular routes on the BruinBus network, which is complimentary for UCLA students, staff, faculty and visitors.
By Justin Jung
Los Angeles
Sept. 27, 2021 1:25 p.m.LA Metro may restrict sidewalk, lanes until Oct. 30 as part of construction
This post was updated Sept. 30 at 10:40 a.m.
Lanes and sidewalk access around Wilshire Boulevard may be restricted until Oct. 30 as construction for the Los Angeles Metro continues.
By Justin Jung
Los Angeles
Sept. 11, 2021 7:18 p.m.LA Metro construction closes certain lanes on Wilshire Boulevard till Sept. 20
Multiple lanes of streets around Wilshire Boulevard may be closed until Sept. 20 because of construction for the Los Angeles Metro.
The LA Metro is currently working on two transit projects aiming to connect the Westside with downtown LA and the San Fernando Valley, including at least two new stations in Westwood.
By Justin Jung
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