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1/31/2006

Transportation Headlines for Tuesday January 31, 2006

Average Gasoline Price Jumps 8.9 Cents in State
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gas31jan31,1,2724812.story?coll=la-headlines-business
Los Angeles Times

Bills aim to reduce train risks (AB158)
http://www.orovillemr.com/news/ci_3450843
Oroville Mercury Register

California HOV lane exemption for hybrids so popular that program may end
http://suvs.autoblog.com/2006/01/30/california-hov-lane-exemption-for-hybrids-so-popular-that-progra/
AutoBlog

Cleaner port air sought by union
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_3459203
Long Beach Press Telegram

Faster trains advocated Re Gold Line "express" trains (scroll down page)
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/opnyourview/ci_3450858
Pasadena Star News

''Global California" Conference Planned in Sacramento: Panelists from government, major business sectors to participate in day-long event
http://www.caltradereport.com/eWebPages/front-page-1138631002.html
Cal Trade Report

High-speed rail advocates say they are frustrated by lack of progress
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060130/NEWS01/601300329/1001
Stockton Record

Hybrids getting green lights: Driving solo in car-pool lanes is more popular
http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_3450549
Daily Democrat

LAUSD Backs Taylor Yard Land Purchase
http://www.egpnews.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=browse&id=3&pageid=2337
Eastside Sun

Light-Rail Plan May Be Back on Track in Irvine: After CenterLine's death, the city is looking at a shorter loop linking Great Park, urban hubs
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-irvinerail31jan31,0,6480135.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times

Officials aboard bus-safety plan: The proposal for cameras and tracking devices goes next to the City Council for approval
http://www.pe.com/localnews/corona/stories/PE_News_Local_C_ccameras29.3c79c9e.html
Riverside Press Enterprise

Ontario best choice for airport expansion
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/opinions/ci_3458980
Whittier Daily News

Reaction to bond plan lukewarm: Is Schwarzenegger's infrastructure package 'fiscally prudent' or done 'exactly the wrong way'?
http://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060130/NEWS01/601300330/1006
The Desert Sun

Sidewalks of L.A.: Success of cost-sharing fix-it program shows years of infrastructure neglect
http://dailynews.com/opinions/ci_3458603
Los Angeles Daily News

Silence on busway: Orange Line safety record proves critics wrong
http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_3450333
Los Angeles Daily News

Transit leader silent on his future in area visit (Sec. Norman Mineta)
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/13746631.htm
Ft. Worth Star Telegram

Transportation Committee members question multibillion-dollar transportation plan
http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_3459497
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Transportation plan probed: Assembly dissects Arnold's proposal
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_3459178
Los Angeles Daily News

West Covina to repair streets: Residential roadways among 73 targeted areas
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_3460270
San Gabriel Valley Tribune