transportation

Will L.A.’s Rush Hour Make Us Crazy Forever?

Perspectives on the Congestion of Tomorrow’s L.A.

Many years ago, you could zip from Pasadena to Santa Monica at most times of day and expect a pretty smooth run of things. Then more people started noticing that life in L.A. is good. So they came. And bought cars. And joined the fun. Today, Los Angeles is a lot more crowded and a lot more congested, so we’re learning to get around more on train tracks, two wheels, and even two feet. Good for us. Does that mean getting around will get better? In advance of “Will the …

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‘Rampture’ Is Just the Latest Front In My War With Lucifer

Taking On the Dark Lord Caltrans, One Miserable Surface Street At a Time

by Keith R. Thorell |

Whoever invents commuting monikers in Los Angeles seems to prefer religious themes. Pundits dubbed last year’s weekend-long closure of the 405 Freeway “Carmageddon.” They’ve named the closure of Wilshire Boulevard …

The Power Of Chinese Wings

Should Boeing Fear the PRC’s Aerospace Industry?

 

If you spend billions on developing planes, you’ll probably wind up with some planes. You might even find yourself playing a major role in aerospace. China has proven itself capable …

Why Not Blow $9 Billion on a Cool Train?

High-Speed Rail Would Be Great For California--If It Made Any Sense At All

by Richard White |

California’s long love affair with cars is going sour. There is the price of gas. There are the crowded freeways. There is the internal combustion engine, which threatens the health …


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