partly owned by the City of Pasadena through the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority unveiled four all-electric passenger shuttles this week The new shuttles offer passengers transportation to and from the terminal while reducing environmental impact The shuttles are operated in a partnership with Ace Parking “It’s a quieter ride — and good for the environment!” stated the Hollywood Burbank Airport in its official press release announcing the new electric shuttle service Each shuttle accommodates up to 14 passengers and operates on a single charge for 135 to 150 miles The vehicles represent a milestone in the airport’s “Clean Fleet Program,” which has now achieved the 50% electrification mark required by the Air Quality Improvement Program with the South Coast Air Quality Management District The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority which has jointly owned and operated the airport since its formation in 1977 had previously established requirements for fleet electrification A 2022 document from the Authority stated that “fifty percent of the shuttle bus fleet serving the Airport be electrified by 2023.” The Clean Fleet Policy provides a framework for efficient and low-emitting fleet operations across various jurisdictions 94 entities have adopted this policy in the nonattainment area overseen by the Regional Transportation Council Prior to introducing the electric shuttles Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Economy Lot C offered complimentary shuttle service to the terminal every 10-15 minutes between 5:00 a.m This initiative builds upon previous electric vehicle efforts at the airport the Burbank Water and Power Department installed three dual connector Siemens VersiCharge Level 2 Plug-In Electric Vehicle charging stations in the airport’s Valet parking garage “The Authority is pleased to have these electric vehicle charging stations added to the list of conveniences for our customers providing them the ability to charge their vehicles while using valet parking at the Airport,” said Bill Wiggins The airport’s commitment to sustainability will continue with its new passenger terminal currently under construction scheduled for completion in late 2026 at an estimated cost of $1.2 billion will include a new parking structure with EV charging capabilities and is designed to achieve a minimum of LEED Silver certification These developments align with broader electric vehicle initiatives in the region the city of Burbank installed 16 public electric vehicle charging ports in Downtown Burbank as part of its transportation electrification efforts More » The ‘Humming-Byrd’ House: A Mid-Century Storybook Ranch Surrounded by Nature Pasadena Now has been published daily since April 2004 and is among the very oldest continuously operated community news websites in the U.S Pasadena Now strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the entire community The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls Copyright © 2025. 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Demolition of the store, which sits on an eight-acre property at 2311 Hollywood Way, will clear the way for the construction of LaTerra Development's Burbank Aero Crossings which was approved by the City of Burbank in 2021 Plans call for the construction of two seven-story buildings at featuring 862 residential units with 9,700 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a central parking structure TCA Architects is serving as the architect of record for the project which was also approved with up to 152,000 square feet of office space which was once expected to break ground in 2023 Aero Crossings is the second large development for LaTerra in Burbank, following a 573-unit complex located at 777 N. Front Street near the city's downtown Metrolink Station The Fry's chain, which went out of business in 2021, left behind prime real estate at several locations in Southern California. One other has already been scooped up for redevelopment - the former Warner Center store at 6100 Canoga Avenue is set to make way for a 1.1 million-square-foot complex featuring housing and a hotel. Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Six months after our last update, steel framing is clearly visible from the runway of Hollywood Burbank Airport, where construction is in full swing for a $1.3-billion replacement terminal Under construction since early 2024, the new terminal is rising at the northeast section of the airport and will consist of a 355,000-square-foot building with 14 passenger gates The project is intended to replace Hollywood Burbank's existing terminal the placement of the new construction will provide greater distance from airport runways but still retain stair access to planes in lieu of jet bridges. has conceived a building with a swooping roof canopy that extends into facade of the airport's parking structure The design has been described as evoking a silver screen in a public plaza Completion is expected by late 2026 - not long after LAX is scheduled to open its new Midfield Satellite Concourse South Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky Print When I was a kid I discovered going back in time is as easy as a trip to Burbank the 17.3-square-mile city-that-feels-like-a-neighborhood located just behind the Hollywood sign Get to know Los Angeles through the places that bring it to life From restaurants to shops to outdoor spaces The company’s headquarters have been here — growing building by building over the decades — ever since (The theme park Uncle Walt once envisioned nearby would end up in Anaheim.) Burbank is where you’ll find a restaurant that’s been slinging chili since 1946; the oldest remaining Bob’s Big Boy which dates to 1949 (the same year the then-3-year-old Smoke House Restaurant moved to its current location); and a coffee shop that’s been serving up hot turkey sandwiches since 1959 It’s as if the passage of time has slowed to a crawl resulting in a modern cityscape that keeps the early to mid-20th century alive Since that yesteryear-is-still-here feeling is a big part of what makes this city unique that’s a through line for many of our must-visits though there are plenty of places on the list that haven’t notched the half-century mark lots of them lean into the retro-nostalgia vibe of the area — like a neighborhood watering hole that specializes in IPAs and vegan fare a vintage store that’s practically a time portal of its own and a pirate-themed tiki bar worth plundering over and over again Anyone who’s lived in a major metropolis can tell you that neighborhoods are a tricky thing They’re eternally malleable and evoke sociological questions around how we place our homes our neighbors and our communities within a wider tapestry we may include gems that linger outside of technical parameters we hope to celebrate all of the places that make us love where we live.Our journalists independently visited every spot recommended in this guide We do not accept free meals or experiences The 1912 cottage nearby Luther Burbank Home & Gardens in Santa Rosa features vintage charm and a cheery outdoor space one-bathroom cottage in Santa Rosa’s Luther Burbank neighborhood is currently listed for $649,000 A 1912 cottage on Wheeler Street in Santa Rosa’s Luther Burbank neighborhood is currently listed for sale The 988-square-foot home no doubt takes design cues from the nearby Luther Burbank Home & Gardens which features some of the 800 plant varieties created by botanist Luther Burbank Burbank influenced the area with his experimental plant breeding from 1875 to 1926 Beginning with a bright exterior of green siding and an inspired choice of yellow for the front door the home on Wheeler Street has the cheeriness of a garden in bloom A backyard deck has built-in planter box benches brimming with flowering annuals Trees and ferns shroud a walkway to the back of the yard The home retains its vintage charm with an ample front porch interior moldings and a wood-burning stove But it sparkles further with updates like new stained-wood cabinets and appliances in the kitchen Another important update is earthquake retrofitting For more information on this home at 647 Wheeler St., contact listing agent Laura Fennell, 707-327-6708, 2321 Bethards Drive, Suite B, Santa Rosa, socoproperty.com