CA RxR 2.11: Route 2: In the Flatlands (Santa Monica and Los Angeles)

Episode 2.11 of California Highways: Route by Route is the first of two episodes on Route 2. In this episode we explore the general history of all things Route 2: What was the second state route defined; what was legislative route (LRN) 2, what was Sign Route 2, and what is today's Route 2. We focus on the flatland segment: From Santa Monica to the Glendale Freeway. We do a detailed exploration of the relationship of the Pacific Electric and Santa Monica Blvd; the history of Route 2 and US 66 -- and the ever changing routing in Los Angeles and Santa Monica -- and the whole story of the never-constructed Beverly Hills Freeway. The last episode of the season will complete our exploration of Route 2 by looking at Route 2 in the hills -- the Glendale Freeway and the Angeles Crest Highway. For more information, see this episodes page on our podcast's forever home: https://caroutebyroute.org/2024/04/12/ca-rxr-2-11-rout…-and-los-angeles/ ‎