L.A. traffic is actually getting better. That's not entirely a good thing. Here's why
- Posted on December 11, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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L.A. traffic is actually getting better. That's not entirely a good thing. Here's why

Traffic congestion was down 1% in 2025 compared to the year prior, according to research by INRIX. Los Angeles was the world's 10th-most-congested city, and the fourth-worst in the U.S.