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7/23/2006

Transportation Headlines for Sunday July 23, 2006

After 25 years, the trolley keeps on moving: Rail service was a trailblazer, but some worry about its long-term health
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20060723-9999-1m23trolley.html
San Diego Union Tribune

An Endless Summer for Metrolink Riders: Weekend trains between San Bernardino, Riverside counties and the beach cities will be extended year round. Riders leave costly fill-ups, freeway traffic and the heat behind
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-train23jul23,1,4055532.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-california
Los Angeles Times

Carpool lanes to ease 60 travel: They would be added as part of the 60/91/215 interchange reconstruction
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_carpool23.3cab5af.html
Riverside Press Enteprise

First Leg of Bike Trail Rolling to Finish: Two-mile segment just one stretch planned for route
http://www.pe.com/localnews/riverside/stories/PE_News_Local_R_rtrail23.3cab48b.html
Riverside Press Enterprise

Freeway In Moreno Valley To Receive Carpool Lanes
http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_204140437.html
CBS 2 TV

Import firm dreams big about tiny cars: High gas prices may boost market
http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/story/14280732p-15089068c.html
Sacramento Bee

Let's get back on the rails with renewed spirit, America
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/opinion/15104641.htm
Contra Costa Times

Light rail ridership increases: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority ridership is back and booming.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/15104749.htm
Mercury News

Ocean-bound residents flock to train for access
http://snipurl.com/tosc
Riverside Press Enterprise

Rich, Poor Live Poles Apart in L.A. as Middle Class Keeps Shrinking
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-extremes23jul23,1,7441327.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times

Smart Growth Resource Library: Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/articles.asp?art=2280&res=1024
Smart Growth Online