Charging drivers a fee to reduce traffic jams has worked in London, Milan and Stockholm, and the idea is gaining ground in New York. But in Southern California, elected officials have approached the question of congestion pricing with trepidation, saying that such a dramatic shift in a driving-dependent region would require detailed study of its impacts. The region’s first such study, released Thursday by the Southern California Assn. of Governments, suggests that charging drivers to enter an area of West Los Angeles and Santa Monica just west of the 405 Freeway and north of the 10 Freeway could significantly smooth out rush-hour traffic jams and speed commute times. A $4 fee to drive into the 4.3-square-mile area during weekday rush hour could almost immediately reduce traffic delays and miles driven there by more than 20%, the analysis found. Such a drop in driving would correspond with a 9% increase in transit ridership, a 7% increase in biking and a 7% increase in walking … [Read more...] about Pay $4 to drive to the Westside? Analysis says it would cut traffic gridlock
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Westside, Cypress Creek reach Region III-6A semifinals
Jack Marrion III Published 9:34 pm CST, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Kyndall Hunter (22) of Cy-Creek drives to the basket during the first half of a Class 6A, Region III quarterfinal basketball playoff game between the Katy Tigers and the Cy-Creek Cougars on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Merrell Center, Katy, TX. less Kyndall Hunter (22) of Cy-Creek drives to the basket during the first half of a Class 6A, Region III quarterfinal basketball playoff game between the Katy Tigers and the Cy-Creek Cougars on Tuesday, February ... more Photo: Craig Moseley, Staff Photographer Photo: Craig Moseley, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 40 Caption Close Image 1 of 40 Kyndall Hunter (22) of Cy-Creek drives to the basket during the first half of a Class 6A, Region III quarterfinal … [Read more...] about Westside, Cypress Creek reach Region III-6A semifinals
Westside shoots its way into regional quarterfinals
Jack Marrion Updated 10:03 pm CST, Friday, February 15, 2019 The Wolves react to their lead at the end of the first quarter of a Class 6A, Region III area-round basketball playoff game between the Westside Wolves and the Kempner Cougars on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Delmar Fieldhouse, Houston, TX. less The Wolves react to their lead at the end of the first quarter of a Class 6A, Region III area-round basketball playoff game between the Westside Wolves and the Kempner Cougars on Friday, February 15, 2019 at ... more Photo: Craig Moseley/Staff Photographer Photo: Craig Moseley/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Image 1 of 27 The Wolves react to their lead at the end of the first quarter of a Class 6A, Region III area-round basketball playoff game between the … [Read more...] about Westside shoots its way into regional quarterfinals
Three Westside High students among group of teens suspected in multiple robberies
Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Updated 5:37 pm CST, Friday, December 21, 2018 PHOTOS: Teens arrested on aggravated robbery charges A group of teens, three of whom are Westside High School students, have all been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection to an incident Saturday in west Houston.>>> See their mugshots less PHOTOS: Teens arrested on aggravated robbery charges A group of teens, three of whom are Westside High School students, have all been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in connection to an ... more Photo: Houston Police Department Photo: Houston Police Department Image 1 of / 48 Caption Close Image 1 of 48 PHOTOS: Teens arrested on aggravated robbery charges A group of teens, three of whom … [Read more...] about Three Westside High students among group of teens suspected in multiple robberies
Five Westside High School students arrested for 7-hour robbery spree
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Five Westside High school students have been arrested and charged with going on a Friday night robbery spree.Investigators say they committed eight robberies in seven hours. They targeted apartment complexes on Houston's west side.Investigators said they targeted money, cars or both.Investigators said the suspects threatened to shoot their victims if they didn't comply with their demands. Walter Davis, 18; Sedrick Thomas, 17; Jamarcus Johnson, 17; Deandre Henderson, 17; and Trevon Rideout, 18, have been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.Follow Marla Carter on Facebook and Twitter. … [Read more...] about Five Westside High School students arrested for 7-hour robbery spree