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Explaining Transit's Secret Language
In his new book, blogger-turned-author Jarrett Walker shows how transportation really works.
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Los Angeles Seeks Pedestrians
A pilot project aims to pave the way for community-led reuses of L.A. streets.
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Postcard
Postcard From Hollywood
A roommate fight turns fiery, and more news.
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The People Who Steal Transit Buses
A brief history of bus thieves from World War II to Darius McCollum.
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For the Urban Poor, a Downside to Residential Mobility
A new study finds "unintended political consequences" of HUD's program to place poor families in higher-income neighborhoods.
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Sprinkles Cupcakes Explains Its 24-Hour 'Cupcake ATM'
The company says it plans to launch round-the-clock, cupcake-dispensing automatons in not just Beverly Hills, but every city it's located in.
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Urban Wonk
In Los Angeles, a Brownfield Gets a Second Life
Thanks to funding from a lawsuit, a lush new park was created in the city's south side.
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The U.S. Metro Areas That Attract the Most Seniors
America is aging quickly, but some cities are welcoming more seniors than others.
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The American Worker's Housing Affordability Crisis
Nearly a quarter of working households spend more than 50 percent of their income on housing.
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What's the Worst Service Alert a Transit System Can Send?
L.A.'s Metro Rail system offered up a serious contender this morning.
