Today’s Headlines
Taking the “Free” Out of Freeway (Times) HOT Lanes “Sound Like a Bad April Fool’s Joke” (Daily Breeze) “Dust Up” Day Two: Expanding LA’s Subway System (Times) Chicago to Use Congestion Pricing Money to Launch Nation’s Largest BRT System (Trib) Times Blasts McCain and Clinton on “Gas Tax Holiday” Pasadena Star News Readers Weigh in … Continued
10:05 AM PDT on April 30, 2008
- Taking the “Free” Out of Freeway (Times)
- HOT Lanes “Sound Like a Bad April Fool’s Joke” (Daily Breeze)
- “Dust Up” Day Two: Expanding LA’s Subway System (Times)
- Chicago to Use Congestion Pricing Money to Launch Nation’s Largest BRT System (Trib)
- Times Blasts McCain and Clinton on “Gas Tax Holiday”
- Pasadena Star News Readers Weigh in on HOT Lanes
- Urban Rail Expert Jeff Kenworthy Speaks Today (Metro Rider)
- Truckers ‘March’ on Washington to Protest High Price of Fuel (NBC)
- Wallet Protects Cyclist in Drive-By (Times)
- Man Drives SUV with Two Boys off Cliff (Times)
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password β this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog Los Angeles
Monday’s Headlines
Ride that D!, Whittier, "Large Asphalt Repair", Westwood, Glendale, Boyle Heights, Dodgers parking, Nick Andert, car-nage, and more
May 11, 2026
Metro Opens New D Line Subway from Koreatown to Beverly Hills
Ride that D! Four new miles of subway, three new stations - 20 minutes from Beverly Hills to Downtown L.A.!
May 8, 2026
Eyes on the Street β Colima Road Bike Lanes
The scenic route will run from the edge of Whittier to Fullerton Rd, and itβs already more than halfway done.
May 8, 2026
Friday’s Headlines: It’s D Day!
The D opens at 12:30 p.m. today, with subway service to three new art-filled stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega! Join in the celebration - which includes DJs, food vendors, arts & crafts, and more - at Wilshire/Western and each of the three new stations - which runs til 4 p.m. Or ride Metro free all weekend!
May 8, 2026
New D Line Subway Will Change How Angelenos Get Around
Who plans to ride the D Line when it opens tomorrow? Read all about how great the new Metro D Line subway extension will be.
May 7, 2026