Author Archives: Jennifer Murphy

A closer look: L.A.’s size makes cars popular choice

Any Angelino who has braved the 405 Freeway during rush hour must have wondered why so many people have to drive. But a better question might be, “Why shouldn’t they?” In the sprawling, car-centric city UCLA students call home, driving remains the transportation method of choice for most. While a myriad of factors influence whether […]

DUIs could result in seized vehicles

A Los Angeles city councilman initiated in March the process of creating a law directing police to seize and auction the vehicles of people arrested for driving drunk. The motion immediately gained national media attention and the endorsement of prominent local public figures, including Los Angeles Police Chief Willliam Bratton, Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky […]

Path to improving biking on campus a rough ride lately

An effort to improve conditions for campus bicyclists appears to be stalled. Transportation Services started the project, formally known as the Bicycle Improvement Effort, last year. Not very much has been done since. The decision to undertake the effort began last year after public outcry at the exclusion of bicyclists from Transportation Services’ long-term plans. […]

Transportation Services working to grow campus car rental program

UCLA’s Transportation Services is fighting two battles to make rental cars available on campus. Flexcar, a program launched Feb. 4 that allows members to rent a car by the hour from a campus location, has experienced low membership levels in the two months since its inception. The low usage was partially due to a lack […]

Parking may shift to pay-by-phone system

Transportation Services is considering a new parking system which may make getting a parking citation a whole lot harder. Pay-by-phone parking allows a person to remotely pay for parking by using their cell phone and credit card. If implemented, the program will replace metered and pay-by-space parking in future parking lots, said Renee Fortier, director […]

Bunche’s life put in the spotlight

By Jennifer Murphy bruin contributor jmurphy@media.ucla.edu The Charles E. Young Research Library Exhibits Committee launched in February the online portion of a two-part exhibit showcasing the life and accomplishments of a man many have called the “most distinguished UCLA alumnus.” While viewing the exhibit, students, faculty, and staff can learn about Ralph Bunche, who graduated […]