Discover the remarkable history of Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor—from its thriving Japanese American fishing village to World War...
Discover the history of the modern pedestrian signal, from Garrett A. Morgan’s groundbreaking traffic signal to today’s smart, accessible crosswalks.
As Route 66 nears its 100th anniversary, a historian asks what we’re really honoring: the real 2,448-mile highway that reshaped towns and travel, or the mythic...
For generations of Southern Californians, the Vincent Thomas Bridge has been more than a way to cross the Los Angeles Harbor. It has been a landmark,...
Discover how Granville T. Woods, known as the "Black Edison," revolutionized railroad communication and safety with inventions that helped shape modern transportation.
Few transportation systems in the world are as instantly recognizable as the cable cars of San Francisco. Climbing steep hills with a steady hum and a nostalgic...
California High-Speed Rail project reaches a major milestone with over 80 miles of guideway completed and track installation approaching. Learn what this means for the future...