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7/17/2007

Transportation Headlines for Tuesday July 17, 2007

Alameda Corridor speeds delivery: Union Pacific freight trains ride expressway through L.B., Carson, Compton, Lynwood, Los Angeles and Commerce
http://www.presstelegram.com/business/ci_6380619
Press Telegram

Both sides in O.C. bus strike OK new contract - New pay structure to take effect for 1,100 drivers. Full service is expected by midweek
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ocstrike17jul17,1,2919340.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times

Box Cargo Flow ''Smooth'' at Ports of L.A., Long Beach - Retail container traffic at acceptable levels despite the threat of an ILWU strike
http://www.caltradereport.com/eWebPages/front-page-1184613806.html
Cal Trade Report

Broken down? Free road service coming - Grant will allow for tow trucks to patrol busy roadways
http://www.thedesertsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070716/NEWS0804/707160314
Desert Sun

Freeway expansion seen as catalyst for Rialto, San Bernardino development
http://tinyurl.com/3yvwcb
Press Enterprise

Get this idea on track - Re "County offers 'inland port' plan," July 12
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/letters/la-lew-loco17jul17,0,3373675.story?coll=la-news-comment-letters
Los Angeles Times

Headache relief at rail crossing: Officials plan grade separation
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_6379519
San Bernardino Sun

How Walkable Is Your Neighborhood?
http://laist.com/2007/07/15/how_walkable_is.php
LAist

Is the subway the right way? Re " 'Subway to the Sea' plan still adrift," July 14
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/letters/la-le-tuesday17.1jul17,0,2281421.story?coll=la-news-comment-letters
Los Angeles Times

Just one flight and you'll be hooked - Supporters of air service in Palmdale pitch convenience to travelers
http://www.dailynews.com/ci_6377220?source=rss
Daily News

Lack of Federal Funding Could Kill Amtrak - Bush, Congress at Odds over Budget
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/travel_amtrak.html
Consumer Affairs

Metrolink Train Kills Elderly Woman in OntarioWitnesses Say Woman was Trying to Beat Train
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=local&id=5480861
ABC 7 TV

More freeway funds needed - Region needs 10 times more, official says
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_6391798
Daily News

New French Revolution’s Creed: Let Them Ride Bikes
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/16/world/europe/16paris.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
New York Times

Port closure threat remains - Union leader says pickets are likely today if no agreement is reached
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/8546022.html
Daily Breeze

Ports strike could have wide effect
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/ci_6389569
Pasadena Star News

Waiting for MTA Re the editorial, "On track for urban development:" (scroll down page
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/yourview/ci_6389581
Pasadena Star News

Wilshire Subway Watch: Beverly Hills Meeting Mañana
http://laist.com/2007/07/16/wilshire_subway_4.php
LAist