This week's biggest headlines in transportation:
- Your guide to driving safely in the rain in LA (and really anywhere)
 - L.A. Metro taking multifaceted approach to complex challenge of homelessness
 - Big Blue Bus ridership is up, but still down 50% compared to pre-pandemic numbers
 - Garcetti announces new ‘BLAST’ bikeway implementation initiative
 - L.A. Metro Board approves new tree policy for construction program, transit properties
 - Electric bike motors explained: comparing Bosch, Shimano, Fazua, Yamaha, Specialized and ebikemotion systems