Connecting Westwood to Downtown Los Angeles via metro has been difficult to develop. The 720 runs the length of Wilshire but is easily clogged by heavy traffic during commute hours. In first developments, Santa Monica Boulevard was initially proposed to have a freeway...
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Bird and Lime Electric Scooters are back in Santa Monica
After shutting down operations in protest of an unfavorable city council decision, Bird and Lime were selected for the exclusive pilot program in Santa Monica. Jump, Lyft, Lime and Bird will now be allowed to operate a limited number of scooters during the pilot...
Autonomous Trucking Picking Up Speed
While many drivers seem to focus on the impact of autonomous driving for consumer vehicles, some experts indicate the largest immediate impact may be in commercial trucking. Autonomous trucking has its unique obstacles to overcome including managing the additional...
Doctors are Seeing Injuries from New Electric Scooter Trend
While electric scooters have been around for a while, the new shareable scooters have caused a craze in Los Angeles and other major cities across the United States. Scooter companies Bird and Lime have flooded the streets and sidewalks with electric scooters rentable...
Beverly Hills Votes 4 to 1, Bans Electric Scooters
The battle of the sidewalk has taken a turn in favor of removing electric scooters from public access. The Beverly Hills city council voted 4 to 1 in favor of banning electric scooters on any Beverly Hills public right-of-way or public property. The ban was issued in...
New French Motorcycle Company: High Fashion, High Speed
A French startup, Gloria Factory, strives to create customizable motorcycles for a younger audience who is interested in high fashion. "Gloria Factory is trying to turn the traditional motorcycle marketing on its head by targeting a younger ridership who are more...
New Electric Scooter Attraction Poses Dangers
Electric scooters are being added to the mix of dangers on the roads. Companies such as Bird Rides Inc. and Lime-S have created these electric scooters that essentially anyone can unlock and ride. This inexpensive mode of transportation serves as a tourist attraction...
Different Type Of Distracted Driving And How To Avoid Them
It's easy to become distracted on the road when drivers focus on technology or their busy lives, instead of what's in front of them. There are three kinds of distracted driving: visual, manual, and cognitive. Read about these distractions learn how to avoid them and...
The 2 Gadgets You Need to Cycle Safer Today
More tools and gadgets may not make you a better cyclist, or better split-second decision making, but there is a myriad of tools to help increase your visibility to those with whom you share the road. It is important to remember that riding defensively on well-lit...
What Does An Electric Harley-Davidson Sound Like?
Harley-Davidson seems to recognize the market and environmental shift to battery-powered transportation and on the way towards introducing electric vehicles to the public. In the past, Harley-Davidson has kept quiet on the details and goals of their electric fleet;...
