As Governor Prepares May Revise to the Budget, Transit Advocates Urge Full Funding
http://calpirg.org/CA.asp?id2=32769
CalPIRG
BNSF Enhances Planned So Cal Gateway
http://www.caltradereport.com/eWebPages/page-two-1178802856.html
CalTrade Report
Does The BRU Have It Backwards?
http://metrorider.elhay.net/2007/05/10/does-the-bru-have-it-backwards/
MetroRiderL.A.
Experts say county needs more money - Traffic in the Inland Empire and its effects on our lives was one of the topics of last Friday's Leonard Transportation Forum at Cal State San Bernardino
http://www.highlandnews.net/articles/2007/05/10/news/02sanbag.txt
Highland Community News
Golden transit opportunity
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/opinions/ci_5866952
Pasadena Star News
High-stakes bidding for transit shelter job
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/11/BAG3TPP5071.DTL
San Francisco Chronicle
Lengthy to-do list delivered to new L.A. airports director: The well-regarded and veteran airport executive got a long list of goals: Renovate terminals. Build new gates. Get the Green Line's tracks into LAX. Get more flights into Ontario and Palmdale.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/7457951.html
Daily Breeze
Lincoln Blvd. project discussed at LAX Coastal Area Chamber meeting
http://www.argonautnewspaper.com/articles/2007/05/10/news_-_features/marina_del_rey/mdr2.txt
The Argonaut
Metrolink perk getting more riders on RTA buses
http://tinyurl.com/33fu9x
Press Enterprise
Metro Offers Alternative Transportation
http://tinyurl.com/28h56m
Cal State Fullerton Daily Titan
No Expo Line speed up
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/bottleneck/2007/05/no_expo_line_sp.html#comments
Los Angeles Times Bottleneck Blog
Orangeline Development Authority Proposes $19 Billion Privately Funded High Speed Maglev System to Orange County Transportation Authority
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070510/lath141.html?.v=3
Yahoo! Finance
Pick for airport chief calls LAX a priority: Gina Marie Lindsey says she will request input from community groups, carriers in remaking the aging facility
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lindsey11may11,1,5177403.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Setback for San Onofre tollway extension: Amendment would make project planned through park abide by potentially more stringent state environmental rules
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tollroad11may11,1,7642514.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
State decision looms on diesel rules
http://snipurl.com/1k726
North County Times/Californian
War on traffic needs new strategy
http://snipurl.com/1k5u6
La Verne Campus Times
Why California High Speed Rail Will Never Happen--But Should
http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2007/05/why_california_3.html
California Progress Report
5/10/2007
Transportation Headlines for Thursday May 10, 2007
Airport's future depends upon business fliers (LA/Palmdale)
http://www.avpress.com/n/09/0509_s2.hts
Antelope Valley Press
Amidst Plenty of Consensus, Parking Divides Vision of City’s Future
http://snipurl.com/1k271
Santa Monica Surf/Lookout News
Amtrak train kills woman in Dana Point: Engineer sees woman lie down on tracks before train speeds through. Police trying to ID her body
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/local/crimecourts/article_1684190.php
Orange County Register
APTA unveils Bus Roadeo winners
http://www.metro-magazine.com/t_newspick.cfm?id=9065867
Metro Magazine
Aviation leader to run L.A. airports: Villaraigosa picks Gina Marie Lindsey, who oversaw growth at the Seattle-Tacoma facility, to manage Los Angeles World Airports
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-director10may10,1,1617796.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Bill could imperil tollway extension: House committee member seeks amendment that could scuttle road that would go through San Onofre state park
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tollway10may10,1,5626971.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Council OKs master plan for L.A. River: Aim is to clean up water, help areas along its banks
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5859043
Daily News
CTA cited in Urban Land Institute report on U.S. transportation infrastructure
http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?rssFeed=news&id=24933
Chicago Business
Exposing the Expo (website)
http://www.exposingexpo.com/
USC Annenberg School of Communications
Fight the MTA fare hike
http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/article.php?id=4624&IssueNum=71
Pasadena Weekly
Grade Crossing May Halt Mini-Village
http://www.the-signal.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=48167&format=html
Santa Clarita Signal
Ill effects of gas prices
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/opinions/ci_5856466
Pasadena Star News
New director set for L.A. airports
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5859106
Daily News
Plan for L.A. River OKd: The City Council approves a costly effort to remake the waterway. Much work remains
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-council10may10,1,7344679.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Rail meets road: BNSF proposal to buy cleaner trucks should ease fears.
http://www.presstelegram.com/opinions/ci_5857921
Press Telegram
SEPTA 'doomsday' vote set for May 24
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/147-05092007-1343632.html
Times Courier
Train station shut after explosive device taken
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-station10may10,1,7401034.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
http://www.avpress.com/n/09/0509_s2.hts
Antelope Valley Press
Amidst Plenty of Consensus, Parking Divides Vision of City’s Future
http://snipurl.com/1k271
Santa Monica Surf/Lookout News
Amtrak train kills woman in Dana Point: Engineer sees woman lie down on tracks before train speeds through. Police trying to ID her body
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/local/crimecourts/article_1684190.php
Orange County Register
APTA unveils Bus Roadeo winners
http://www.metro-magazine.com/t_newspick.cfm?id=9065867
Metro Magazine
Aviation leader to run L.A. airports: Villaraigosa picks Gina Marie Lindsey, who oversaw growth at the Seattle-Tacoma facility, to manage Los Angeles World Airports
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-director10may10,1,1617796.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Bill could imperil tollway extension: House committee member seeks amendment that could scuttle road that would go through San Onofre state park
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tollway10may10,1,5626971.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Council OKs master plan for L.A. River: Aim is to clean up water, help areas along its banks
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5859043
Daily News
CTA cited in Urban Land Institute report on U.S. transportation infrastructure
http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?rssFeed=news&id=24933
Chicago Business
Exposing the Expo (website)
http://www.exposingexpo.com/
USC Annenberg School of Communications
Fight the MTA fare hike
http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/article.php?id=4624&IssueNum=71
Pasadena Weekly
Grade Crossing May Halt Mini-Village
http://www.the-signal.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=48167&format=html
Santa Clarita Signal
Ill effects of gas prices
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/opinions/ci_5856466
Pasadena Star News
New director set for L.A. airports
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5859106
Daily News
Plan for L.A. River OKd: The City Council approves a costly effort to remake the waterway. Much work remains
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-council10may10,1,7344679.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Rail meets road: BNSF proposal to buy cleaner trucks should ease fears.
http://www.presstelegram.com/opinions/ci_5857921
Press Telegram
SEPTA 'doomsday' vote set for May 24
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/147-05092007-1343632.html
Times Courier
Train station shut after explosive device taken
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-station10may10,1,7401034.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
5/09/2007
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday May 9, 2007
2007 Bus Safety Awards Announced by APTA: Recognizes top safety records and commitment to improving bus safety in North America
http://www.apta.com/media/releases/070507_bus_safety.cfm
American Public Transportation Association
Bill could stop toll road proposed near state park
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20070509-9999-1mi9toll.html
San Diego Union Tribune
Bill intended to quicken Perris Valley Line project delayed (Metrolink)
http://snipurl.com/1jxly
Press Enterprise
Related Website: http://www.perrisvalleyline.info/index.html
BNSF Railway Enhances Proposed Southern California International Gateway
http://www.sys-con.com/read/372841.htm
Sys-Con
Commerical Jetliner Touches Down at LA/Palmdale Regional Airport at History-Making Community Open House
http://www.sys-con.com/read/373060.htm
Sys-Con
Gas costs are driving area commuters to change: High prices have South Bay residents parking their cars and curbing spending by taking the bus and bicycling
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/7414491.html
Daily Breeze
Industry's blunders may save California from LNG: Backers of liquefied natural gas erred by currying favor with the governor and now seem to be left without a shot of getting plants built here in foreseeable future
http://www.dailybreeze.com/opinion/articles/7365036.html
Daily Breeze
Is Downtown L.A. Headed For A Condo Glut?
http://www.planetizen.com/node/24354
Planetizen
Megaport proponent claims threats (Baja Port Project)
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070509-9999-1b9colonet.html
San Diego Union Tribune
Natural-gas powered cars: Who even knows they exist?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-05-08-natural-gas-usat_N.htm
USA Today
Not just inflated prices but inflated fuel: Gasoline and diesel expand as temperatures rise. So California drivers are getting even less for their buck
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hotfuel9may09,1,499034.story?coll=la-headlines-business
Los Angeles Times
OCTA behind on Metrolink crossing work: After grand jury report, the agency defends itself, saying it expanded its programs for improvements after community requests
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rail9may09,1,2854771.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Rail yard planners offer cleaner solutions: $75M proposal from rail operator includes fleet of 400 low-emission trucks
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_5850902
Press Telegram
Speak out on gas prices: Is it time to impose tight control on everyone?
http://www.presstelegram.com/opinions/ci_5849566
Press Telegram
Toll road could die today: San Diego congresswoman seeks amendment in defense bill
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1688261.php
Orange County Register
Using Toll Financing to Fund Highways - New technology allows us to manage traffic flow better than ever before, but we need to shift away from reliance on gas taxes, which are failing to deliver necessary revenue, a new Reason study argues
http://www.planetizen.com/node/24320
Planetizen
Valley leaders weigh forming lobby group - Some San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire leaders say their areas are being ignored when it comes to transportation funds
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_5851998
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
http://www.apta.com/media/releases/070507_bus_safety.cfm
American Public Transportation Association
Bill could stop toll road proposed near state park
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20070509-9999-1mi9toll.html
San Diego Union Tribune
Bill intended to quicken Perris Valley Line project delayed (Metrolink)
http://snipurl.com/1jxly
Press Enterprise
Related Website: http://www.perrisvalleyline.info/index.html
BNSF Railway Enhances Proposed Southern California International Gateway
http://www.sys-con.com/read/372841.htm
Sys-Con
Commerical Jetliner Touches Down at LA/Palmdale Regional Airport at History-Making Community Open House
http://www.sys-con.com/read/373060.htm
Sys-Con
Gas costs are driving area commuters to change: High prices have South Bay residents parking their cars and curbing spending by taking the bus and bicycling
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/7414491.html
Daily Breeze
Industry's blunders may save California from LNG: Backers of liquefied natural gas erred by currying favor with the governor and now seem to be left without a shot of getting plants built here in foreseeable future
http://www.dailybreeze.com/opinion/articles/7365036.html
Daily Breeze
Is Downtown L.A. Headed For A Condo Glut?
http://www.planetizen.com/node/24354
Planetizen
Megaport proponent claims threats (Baja Port Project)
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20070509-9999-1b9colonet.html
San Diego Union Tribune
Natural-gas powered cars: Who even knows they exist?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-05-08-natural-gas-usat_N.htm
USA Today
Not just inflated prices but inflated fuel: Gasoline and diesel expand as temperatures rise. So California drivers are getting even less for their buck
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hotfuel9may09,1,499034.story?coll=la-headlines-business
Los Angeles Times
OCTA behind on Metrolink crossing work: After grand jury report, the agency defends itself, saying it expanded its programs for improvements after community requests
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rail9may09,1,2854771.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Rail yard planners offer cleaner solutions: $75M proposal from rail operator includes fleet of 400 low-emission trucks
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_5850902
Press Telegram
Speak out on gas prices: Is it time to impose tight control on everyone?
http://www.presstelegram.com/opinions/ci_5849566
Press Telegram
Toll road could die today: San Diego congresswoman seeks amendment in defense bill
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1688261.php
Orange County Register
Using Toll Financing to Fund Highways - New technology allows us to manage traffic flow better than ever before, but we need to shift away from reliance on gas taxes, which are failing to deliver necessary revenue, a new Reason study argues
http://www.planetizen.com/node/24320
Planetizen
Valley leaders weigh forming lobby group - Some San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire leaders say their areas are being ignored when it comes to transportation funds
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_5851998
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
5/08/2007
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday May 8, 2007
60-day injunction keeps O.C. buses moving: Governor had asked for the cooling-off period in hopes drivers and transit officials would return to negotiations. Drivers had voted to strike
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bus8may08,1,5170423.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Amtrak Launches .mobi Site to Provide Even Greater Online Access For Passengers
http://www.sys-con.com/read/371845.htm
Sys-Con
Chronic congestion
http://www.sgvtribune.com/opinions/ci_5833682
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Governor wants high-speed rail option
By GOV. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/22421
Scripps News Service
New Warner Center: 'Downtown' dreamers divided on how dense, how walkable
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5827886
Daily News
Rail wins over buses?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/bottleneck/2007/05/rail_wins_over_.html
Los Angeles Times Bottleneck Blog
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bus8may08,1,5170423.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Amtrak Launches .mobi Site to Provide Even Greater Online Access For Passengers
http://www.sys-con.com/read/371845.htm
Sys-Con
Chronic congestion
http://www.sgvtribune.com/opinions/ci_5833682
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Governor wants high-speed rail option
By GOV. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/22421
Scripps News Service
New Warner Center: 'Downtown' dreamers divided on how dense, how walkable
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5827886
Daily News
Rail wins over buses?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/bottleneck/2007/05/rail_wins_over_.html
Los Angeles Times Bottleneck Blog
5/07/2007
Transportation Headlines for Monday May 7, 2007
Biting the bullet - High-speed train plans need proof of political support
http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_5833549
Daily News
Chronic congestion
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/opinions/ci_5833682
Whittier Daily News
Gov. intervenes again in OC bus drivers' dispute
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rbriefs7may07,1,198975.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
MTA's road to ruination - Huge fare increases and disproportionate rail subsidies are reminiscent of the MTA's mid-1990s racially discriminatory ways
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-mann7may07,0,3056111.story?coll=la-opinion-center
Los Angeles Times
Omnitrans to launch service changes
http://snipurl.com/1jmef
Press Enterprise
PierPASS OffPeak Program Diverts 5 Million Trucks From Los Angeles Daytime Traffic
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070507/20070507005496.html?.v=1
Yahoo! Finance
Q&A LOCAL GOVERNMENT - How many buses would it take to carry all the people who take MTA trains each day? (Scroll down page past Echo Park Turtles, story also continues on second page)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-localgovtqa7may07,1,5148832.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Road Warriors: The American Commute Has Never Been So Painful. Are There Any Solutions?
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/issue/070429/
U.S. News & World Report
Sprinter's security detail will differ from Coaster's
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/05/06/news/top_stories/1_22_275_5_07.txt
North County Times/Californian
United set to start Palmdale service
http://www.dailynews.com/antelopevalley/ci_5834791
Daily News
Vary MTA fares - The solution isn't across-the-board hikes but fares based on hours and distance traveled.
By Martin Wachs
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-wachs7may07,0,7748222.story?coll=la-opinion-rightrailLos Angeles Times
http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_5833549
Daily News
Chronic congestion
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/opinions/ci_5833682
Whittier Daily News
Gov. intervenes again in OC bus drivers' dispute
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rbriefs7may07,1,198975.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
MTA's road to ruination - Huge fare increases and disproportionate rail subsidies are reminiscent of the MTA's mid-1990s racially discriminatory ways
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-mann7may07,0,3056111.story?coll=la-opinion-center
Los Angeles Times
Omnitrans to launch service changes
http://snipurl.com/1jmef
Press Enterprise
PierPASS OffPeak Program Diverts 5 Million Trucks From Los Angeles Daytime Traffic
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070507/20070507005496.html?.v=1
Yahoo! Finance
Q&A LOCAL GOVERNMENT - How many buses would it take to carry all the people who take MTA trains each day? (Scroll down page past Echo Park Turtles, story also continues on second page)
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-localgovtqa7may07,1,5148832.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Los Angeles Times
Road Warriors: The American Commute Has Never Been So Painful. Are There Any Solutions?
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/issue/070429/
U.S. News & World Report
Sprinter's security detail will differ from Coaster's
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/05/06/news/top_stories/1_22_275_5_07.txt
North County Times/Californian
United set to start Palmdale service
http://www.dailynews.com/antelopevalley/ci_5834791
Daily News
Vary MTA fares - The solution isn't across-the-board hikes but fares based on hours and distance traveled.
By Martin Wachs
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-wachs7may07,0,7748222.story?coll=la-opinion-rightrailLos Angeles Times
5/06/2007
Transportation Headlines for Sunday May 6, 2007
Bus 2.0 - From Boston to Brazil, city planners and transportation gurus are reimagining the possibilities of the humble motorbus, using high-tech 'smart mobility' to challenge the preeminence of the car -- and revive the urban commons
http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2007/05/06/bus_20/
Boston Globe
Calling Out the Planners - Commission's Tough-Talking Guidelines Are on Target
http://www.ladowntownnews.com/articles/2007/05/07/news/opinion/edit03.txt
L.A. Downtown News
Fuel prices keep rising - No end in sight to costlier gas
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5829591
Daily News
Gold Line extension moves ahead with ridership formula
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_5830129
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Inclusive Pedestrian Environments: Resources and Recommendations
http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/articles.asp?art=2738&res=1440
Smart Growth Online
Index of Resources: http://www.adaptiveenvironments.org/pedestrian/files/title_index_very.html
Mexico, Los Angeles Sign Port Cooperation Agreement
http://snipurl.com/1jk9q
NASDAQ
MyGo Pasadena-MyGo provides cash incentives for commuters to use electric bikes, rather than cars, to get to Gold Line stations
http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/006635.html
World Changing
One-Way Could Be Wrong Way - TRAFFIC: Plan to revamp Pico, Olympic boulevards draws fire
http://snipurl.com/1jk5j
L.A. Business Journal
Roads are full of trucks hauling hazardous loads
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/06/MNGUBPM2RS1.DTL
San Francisco Chronicle
Rush toward ethanol ignores better options
http://www.sacbee.com/110/story/168094.html
Sacramento Bee
Task Force Takes Olympic-Pico Proposal To Task
http://snipurl.com/1jk4g
Westside Chronicle
Using the Bus to Burbank Airport Is Easy
http://snipurl.com/1jk3t
LAist
http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2007/05/06/bus_20/
Boston Globe
Calling Out the Planners - Commission's Tough-Talking Guidelines Are on Target
http://www.ladowntownnews.com/articles/2007/05/07/news/opinion/edit03.txt
L.A. Downtown News
Fuel prices keep rising - No end in sight to costlier gas
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5829591
Daily News
Gold Line extension moves ahead with ridership formula
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_5830129
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Inclusive Pedestrian Environments: Resources and Recommendations
http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/articles.asp?art=2738&res=1440
Smart Growth Online
Index of Resources: http://www.adaptiveenvironments.org/pedestrian/files/title_index_very.html
Mexico, Los Angeles Sign Port Cooperation Agreement
http://snipurl.com/1jk9q
NASDAQ
MyGo Pasadena-MyGo provides cash incentives for commuters to use electric bikes, rather than cars, to get to Gold Line stations
http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/006635.html
World Changing
One-Way Could Be Wrong Way - TRAFFIC: Plan to revamp Pico, Olympic boulevards draws fire
http://snipurl.com/1jk5j
L.A. Business Journal
Roads are full of trucks hauling hazardous loads
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/06/MNGUBPM2RS1.DTL
San Francisco Chronicle
Rush toward ethanol ignores better options
http://www.sacbee.com/110/story/168094.html
Sacramento Bee
Task Force Takes Olympic-Pico Proposal To Task
http://snipurl.com/1jk4g
Westside Chronicle
Using the Bus to Burbank Airport Is Easy
http://snipurl.com/1jk3t
LAist
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