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10/25/2008

Transportation Headlines for Saturday October 25, 2008

Caltrans is looking at Twitter!
Bottleneck Blog

Capistrano Trolley Plan Moves Ahead
Capistrano Dispatch

The Case for Active Transportation, by the Numbers
StreetsBlog

Developer Rick Caruso could make Los Angeles mayoral race a real contest - The creator of the Grove mall has been considering a challenge to Antonio Villaraigosa. He has ample funds but is a Republican in a largely Democratic city. He must decide by Nov. 8.
Los Angeles Times

Financial Crisis Hits Public Transit
US News and World Report

Group Doesn't Trust Villaraigosa, Says No to Measure R
LAist

Huizar Pushes for Use of Broadway Space
LA Downtown News

Judge Denies MTA’s plans at Dorsey and Foshay
Citizen’s Campaign to Fix Expo

Let's not be taken for a ride with Measure R
Daily News

Local government agencies spend taxpayer money on pre-election outreach campaigns - The practice is legal as long as the information avoids 'express advocacy,' but critics say some of this year's efforts go too far
Los Angeles Times

Metrolink Approves Safety Improvements, Files Suit
CBS 2 TV

Metrolink crash has local connections
Temecula Valley News

Metrolink files suit over crash liability
Daily News

Metrolink suit targets contractor - Train company seeks to have the engineer’s employer held liable for crash
Glendale News Press

New California rules target big-rig pollution - The draft measures from the state Air Resources Board would affect more than 1 million heavy-duty diesel trucks. They are scheduled to take effect in 2010
Los Angeles Times

No such thing as a free parking place?
LA Now

on bike maps
LABikeRides

Ruling Regarding MTA Expo Line Crossings
NANDC

Signs of $3 gas fuel drivers' delight
Pasadena Star News

Southern California Edison Donates $25,000 to Metrolink Victim's Benefit Fund
Ventura County Star

Union goes to airwaves with ads against Measure R
Bottleneck Blog

Using the mobile phone as a credit card
cNet

Young train fans can pose dangerous distraction
Huffington Post

With Red Line Extension Set, DASH Effort Moves Forward
BlogDowntown