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5/09/2007

Transportation Headlines for Wednesday May 9, 2007

2007 Bus Safety Awards Announced by APTA: Recognizes top safety records and commitment to improving bus safety in North America
http://www.apta.com/media/releases/070507_bus_safety.cfm
American Public Transportation Association

Bill could stop toll road proposed near state park
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20070509-9999-1mi9toll.html
San Diego Union Tribune

Bill intended to quicken Perris Valley Line project delayed (Metrolink)
http://snipurl.com/1jxly
Press Enterprise
Related Website: http://www.perrisvalleyline.info/index.html

BNSF Railway Enhances Proposed Southern California International Gateway
http://www.sys-con.com/read/372841.htm
Sys-Con

Commerical Jetliner Touches Down at LA/Palmdale Regional Airport at History-Making Community Open House
http://www.sys-con.com/read/373060.htm
Sys-Con

Gas costs are driving area commuters to change: High prices have South Bay residents parking their cars and curbing spending by taking the bus and bicycling
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/7414491.html
Daily Breeze

Industry's blunders may save California from LNG: Backers of liquefied natural gas erred by currying favor with the governor and now seem to be left without a shot of getting plants built here in foreseeable future
http://www.dailybreeze.com/opinion/articles/7365036.html
Daily Breeze

Is Downtown L.A. Headed For A Condo Glut?
http://www.planetizen.com/node/24354
Planetizen

Megaport proponent claims threats (Baja Port Project)
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070509-9999-1b9colonet.html
San Diego Union Tribune

Natural-gas powered cars: Who even knows they exist?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-05-08-natural-gas-usat_N.htm
USA Today

Not just inflated prices but inflated fuel: Gasoline and diesel expand as temperatures rise. So California drivers are getting even less for their buck
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hotfuel9may09,1,499034.story?coll=la-headlines-business
Los Angeles Times

OCTA behind on Metrolink crossing work: After grand jury report, the agency defends itself, saying it expanded its programs for improvements after community requests
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rail9may09,1,2854771.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times

Rail yard planners offer cleaner solutions: $75M proposal from rail operator includes fleet of 400 low-emission trucks
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_5850902
Press Telegram

Speak out on gas prices: Is it time to impose tight control on everyone?
http://www.presstelegram.com/opinions/ci_5849566
Press Telegram

Toll road could die today: San Diego congresswoman seeks amendment in defense bill
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1688261.php
Orange County Register

Using Toll Financing to Fund Highways - New technology allows us to manage traffic flow better than ever before, but we need to shift away from reliance on gas taxes, which are failing to deliver necessary revenue, a new Reason study argues
http://www.planetizen.com/node/24320
Planetizen

Valley leaders weigh forming lobby group - Some San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire leaders say their areas are being ignored when it comes to transportation funds
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_5851998
San Gabriel Valley Tribune