Transportation
A Recap of Long Beach’s State of the Port
The Port of Long Beach held its annual state of the port address. It was the first time the event had been in person since 2020 due to the pandemic.
Read MoreCalifornia led the Nation in Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales in 2022
With over 1 million vehicles cars sold, California led the nation in zero-emission vehicle purchases in 2022.
Read MoreA Look Toward the 2022 Olympics: LA Must Learn from Mistakes in 1984
In 2028, the Summer Olympics will be back in Los Angeles. It is the Summer Olympics’ first time being in LA since 1984, and the first time in the United States since Atlanta in 1996.
As a result, the city of Los Angeles is preparing to host the thousands of athletes and spectators there for the games.
Read MoreCalifornia to Invest $1 Billion for Electric Vehicle Chargers
The California Public Utilities Commission approved $1 billion for the building of electric vehicle chargers.
With the news of California banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles within the next few decades, the state investing in chargers is a great sign.
Read MoreCalifornia Releases Plan to Phase out Diesel Trucks by 2040
In a new proposal from the California Air Resources Board, the sale of diesel trucks would be banned in 2040.
Read MoreWill The Port of Long Beach’s Plan to Go Green Bring More Supply Chain Issues?
The Port of Long Beach plans to make its port emission-free by 2035.
Concerns remain that the technology and infrastructure are not ready for such an ambitious plan. And if not implemented correctly, the supply chain may continue to suffer disruptions.
Metro Opens K Line, Amidst Problems on Other Trains
This month, Los Angeles Metro opened a new rail line, expanding public transportation access to the residents of South Los Angeles.
Read MoreCan Congestion Pricing Improve Public Transit?
There is no denying traffic congestion is one of LA’s major evils. How we can fix this problem is widely debated, yet a new solution has come into the conversation: congestion pricing.
Read MoreSenate Passes $1.2 Trillion Package for Infrastructure Improvements
The Senate has passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act by a 69—30 vote. The $1.2 trillion dollar package now heads to the House where it awaits passage before heading to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. BOMA International applauds the Senate for …
Read MoreWhat Will Public Transportation Look Like After COVID-19?
Even before social distancing was encouraged due to COVID-19, the LA County Metro busses were already facing severe declines in ridership. So, due to health concerns and changing commuter preferences, Metro will likely have many barriers to consider in the near future. Certainly, Metro will have to reimagine public transit …
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