Credit: Getty Images This week's biggest headlines in transportation: Metrolink Board of Directors elects new leadership L.A. Metro recovery task force releases draft final report and recommendations Garcetti announces plan to bring public transportation skyward California Transportation Commission recommends more money for active transportation program Rush-hour dedicated bus lane planned for Alvarado Street into Echo Park Two new transportation leaders in California Legislature Joe Biden picks Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secretary New ‘Metro Micro' rideshare service comes to LA tr ..read more

For UCLA Transportation, 2020 was eagerly anticipated as an opportunity to build on our many achievements in 2019. Even as those plans were upended by the global pandemic, we never wavered in our mission to provide the campus community with safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility options, while also pivoting to support the University's COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Here's just some of what we accomplished this past year. Enhanced Vehicle Safety Protocols In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, transit services on campus and across Los Angeles County amplified their efforts to prioritize t ..read more

Credit: CC/Flickr/donielle Holiday merriment doesn't have to get curbed! There are ways to celebrate safely. Jingle all the way on foot or by bike to check out the neighbors' holiday decorations. Getting behind the wheel generally isn't encouraged unless you are carpooling, but 2020 is the year where we'll make an exception. Dash on over to these drive-thru events for safe holiday fun. Dodgers Holiday Festival Dodger Stadium, Echo Park Until December 24, 2020 2020 wasn't all bad. L.A.'s Boys in Blue won the World Series! Celebrate the Dodgers World Championship at this drive-thru festival, c ..read more

In an effort to provide additional commute options for UCLA graduate students, UCLA Transportation has partnered with UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services to offer complimentary bike rentals at various graduate student housing locations. Beginning today, December 11, residents with a valid Bruin ID and UCLA Google Account will have access to 48 bikes located at Weyburn Terrace. The University will be reusing bikes from the recently discontinued Bruin Bike Share program to provide this new commute option. Whether riding to finish errands or for fun, these bike rentals provide a healthy and ..read more

Credit: Getty Images This week's biggest headlines in transportation: City of LA’s bus shelter and street furniture update LA transport to receive fibre-optic boost LA Metro certifies EIR for East San Fernando Valley light-rail project Metro to consider left-side bus boarding for bus rapid transit lines  New UBER driver data machine learning tool tracks Los Angeles urban traffic congestion L.A. began 2020 with a clean-air streak but ended with its worst smog in decades Metro exploring eliminating fares on buses and trains L.A. Metro to begin implementing NextGen Bus Plan Dec. 13 Peak-h ..read more

Credit: Getty Images Keeping the mind and body active will help you get through the latest Safer at Home situation. Put a plan in motion to take care of your health and well-being. Step Out or Start Pedaling Bruins everywhere are finding themselves sitting more, doing school or work from home. Being in a prolonged seated position takes a toll on your body and mind. The pandemic has made life more sedentary. So it's time to get moving for your health. A recent study showed that just 11 minutes of moderate exercise — the equivalent of brisk walking or biking — helps offset ..read more

Credit: Getty Images This week's biggest headlines in transportation: Metro Board approves East San Fernando Valley light rail transit project L.A. Metro receives $516 million from state for various transit projects Temporary partial service suspension on Metro Green Line planned this weekend Residents in city of Los Angeles to ‘remain in their homes’ amid COVID-19 surge, mayor’s office says L.A. Metro extends comment period on North Hollywood to Pasadena route New photo exhibit explores LA Metro digging tunnels deep underground LA Metro program seeks to address quality of life Amtrak will ..read more

UCLA graduate students can now request their Bruin Grad Pass for Winter 2021, giving them access to transit agencies servicing campus and the Los Angeles area. The Bruin Grad Pass program comes as a result of the April 2020 passage of the UCLA graduate student transit pass referendum. Eligible graduate students can enjoy unlimited rides on Los Angeles Metro bus and rail lines, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, and Culver CityBus in addition to—should they be commuting from afar—their choice of one of the many commuter lines serving campus. Bruin Grad ..read more

Fun fact: Thanksgiving is the most popular day of the year to go for a run in the U.S. The holiday season is kicking off differently, so instead of a turkey trot, go for a gratitude walk to give thanks. During this unusual and trying year, walking and gratitude are a great combination. In addition to the proven health benefits gained from this physical activity, sprinkling in some gratitude will lift your mood and reduce your stress. Think of a gratitude walk as mental exercise! Here’s how to start down a healthy road, one thankful step at a time. Moving in a Positive Direction A gratitu ..read more

Credit: Getty Images This week's biggest headlines in transportation: LA unveils plans for transportation tech innovation zone California Transportation Commission releases staff recommendations for $2B in transportation funding In L.A., a bike shop owner sees a boom in the pandemic Metrolink bringing back San Bernardino Line Express among other changes CHP plans education, enforcement to curb street racing in L.A. area ..read more