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11/14/2006

Transportation Headlines for Tuesday Nov. 14, 2006

Caltrans property management gets hearing
http://tinyurl.com/saron
Orange County Register

DC Metro Picks L.A. Official, D.C. Native As Manager
http://tinyurl.com/wgckw
Washington Post

Lane work cost rises: $30 million more will be required
http://www.dailynews.com/santaclarita/ci_4648560
Daily News/Santa Clarita Edition

LA Sees Huge Global Trade Growth: City has greatest gain amongst US Customs Districts, says research analysis
http://tinyurl.com/sg7fe
CalTrade Report

Local port initiatives spreading: Officials' trip to Australia shows influence of clean-air programs
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_4654587
Press Telegram

Mass Transit Committee Proposes Two Possible BH Subway Stations
http://tinyurl.com/twfaq (.pdf file, see pages 1 and 34, site may require registration)
Beverly Hills Courier

Mayor rides the SUV, not the MTA
http://tinyurl.com/ydz9sb
Los Angeles Times

'Shocked' S.F. group drops bid for 2016 Olympics (leaving Los Angeles and Chicago in the running)
http://tinyurl.com/tq5h3
San Francisco Chronicle

Six O.C. cities get funds to study transportation projects: Ideas for pedestrian tunnel, shuttles and trolley, connecting to Metrolink stations, get a green light
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-octa14nov14,1,830051.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times

Slow progress frustrates freeway commuters - INTERSTATE 215: Residents say construction is not keeping up with the area's population growth
http://tinyurl.com/vdtx7
Press Enterprise

Studies contradict forecast for O.C. tollway benefits
The controversial Foothill South route proposed through a state park would not greatly ease congestion on Interstate 5, according to new figures
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tollway14nov14,0,3836769.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times

Strong growth seen for state's economy: Infrastructure, traffic make California less desirable as a home
http://tinyurl.com/v7j6h
San Francisco Chronicle

Valleywide treat: 450-ton train, 50,000 lights, Santa
http://www.avpress.com/n/13/1113_s7.hts
Antelope Valley Press