Editors Note: The Transportation Headlines will be taking a break and resume publication on Monday January 5th, 2009. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year’s holiday weekend.
126 Years Ago Today: Downtown Got Its First Electric Street Lights
BlogDowntown
Advocacy group criticizes California transportation wish list - The state plans to spend 31% of federal road money on creating new capacity instead of addressing long-deferred maintenance and repair projects, the group says
Los Angeles Times
Full Report(s): CALPIRG
Avoid traffic to Rose Parade, football game - Commuters can take light rail lines to get to the Tournament of Roses Parade
Orange County Register
Bike Culture: Spokes People - As longtime activists push to make the gridlocked city more bicycle friendly a new wave of riders is partying in the streets, challenging city hall, and even taking to the freeways. Is bike culture here to stay?
Los Angeles Magazine
California Dreaming: Even In San Francisco, People Don’t Want to Pay to Drive Downtown
Wall Street Journal
County to assist traffic flow along 105 Freeway corridor
Los Angeles Wave
Creative borrowing catches up with California cities
Los Angeles Times
Fighting to protect transportation funding
Bottleneck Blog
Free Metro rides on New Year's Eve in L.A. area
Daily News
Greatest Transportation Moments of a Year We Want to Forget
Wired
Groundwork laid in 2008 for major transit changes in Southern California
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood And Western Developments Could Be So Much Better
CurbedLA
In Case You Missed It: Oregon Governor Pushes for Mileage Tax
US DOT Fast Lane
Is California's hands-free cellphone law working?
Bottleneck Blog
Lawmakers Continue to Press for SILO/LILO Relief
Passenger Transport
No Pants Subway Ride Coming to Los Angeles
LAist
Oberstar Plan Proposes $12 Billion in Transit Funding
Passenger Transport
OCTA offers free bus rides for New Year's Eve - Locals can stay safe while ringing in 2009 with Orange County Transportation Authority's bus service
OC Metro
Port of L.A. to Get First New Marina in 22 Years
The Log
Review: Ditching car OK with Net transit planners
AP
San Diego MTS Announces Bus Fare Increases
KGTV 10 News
Snoble Announces Retirement from Los Angeles Metro
Passenger Transport
There are New Year's alternatives to driving drunk - Southern Californians have a few designated driver options
Orange County Register
Toll express lanes ease traffic on urban highways
AP
12/30/2008
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday December 30, 2008
CARB Moves to Implement CO2 Emission Cuts; Profs Critical of Economic Analysis
Smart Growth
Editorial: Mass Transit Investments Are Farsighted Way to Jolt Economy
Smart Growth Online
Feinstein urges FAA to hire more controllers at LAX - Senator warns Obama's Transportation nominee that staffing problems pose an 'alarming risk' at the airport and a Southern California radar control facility
Los Angeles Times
Go Metro to Rose Parade and Game
Youtube.com/losangelesmetro
Press Release: http://www.metro.net/news_info/press/Metro_210v.htm
Halfway Through Pilot Phase, Central City East DASH Lacking Riders
BlogDowntown
Hollywood & Western's TOD - A Neighborhood Betrayed
SoapBoxLA
Inland Empire officials await stimulus details
San Bernardino Sun
In San Francisco, 'congestion pricing' is something they're sneezing at
The plan could charge motorists $3 to drive into downtown during peak commute hours and another $3 to leave. The reaction has ranged from lukewarm to downright hostile
Los Angeles Times
LA Streetsie Awards 2008
StreetsBlogLA
NYC’s Bus and Subway Fares May Rise to as Much as $3
Bloomberg
Pain at the Pump, Suburban Blues and the Resurgence of Compact Growth
Planetizen
Phoenix-area Light Rail Glides on Valley Tracks and Into History
Mass Transit Magazine
Tow service offered for drunken New Year's revelers
Daily News
UTA 'tapping' into high-tech fare collection
Deseret News
Smart Growth
Editorial: Mass Transit Investments Are Farsighted Way to Jolt Economy
Smart Growth Online
Feinstein urges FAA to hire more controllers at LAX - Senator warns Obama's Transportation nominee that staffing problems pose an 'alarming risk' at the airport and a Southern California radar control facility
Los Angeles Times
Go Metro to Rose Parade and Game
Youtube.com/losangelesmetro
Press Release: http://www.metro.net/news_info/press/Metro_210v.htm
Halfway Through Pilot Phase, Central City East DASH Lacking Riders
BlogDowntown
Hollywood & Western's TOD - A Neighborhood Betrayed
SoapBoxLA
Inland Empire officials await stimulus details
San Bernardino Sun
In San Francisco, 'congestion pricing' is something they're sneezing at
The plan could charge motorists $3 to drive into downtown during peak commute hours and another $3 to leave. The reaction has ranged from lukewarm to downright hostile
Los Angeles Times
LA Streetsie Awards 2008
StreetsBlogLA
NYC’s Bus and Subway Fares May Rise to as Much as $3
Bloomberg
Pain at the Pump, Suburban Blues and the Resurgence of Compact Growth
Planetizen
Phoenix-area Light Rail Glides on Valley Tracks and Into History
Mass Transit Magazine
Tow service offered for drunken New Year's revelers
Daily News
UTA 'tapping' into high-tech fare collection
Deseret News
12/29/2008
Transportation Headlines for Monday December 29, 2008
$1 for 15 Minute Parking Meters?
KNX 1070 AM
Calif. Board Confirms State GHG Reduction Goal
EP Online
California to ban drivers' texting
Daily News
Californians Shape Up as Force on Environmental Policy
Washington Post
Catching Up With... The Downtown Streetcar
Blogdowntown
Editorial: The Gas Tax
New York Times
Expo Line Latest: More Talk of a Pedestrian Bridge
CurbedLA
Fifty-Eight Years Ago: Hollywood Freeway Opens Through Downtown
BlogDowntown
Guide to Transportation Opportunities in Your Community
Smart Growth Online
High-speed rail optimistic about more funding
San Francisco Chronicle
Metrolink plans live video cameras to monitor train engineers - The onboard surveillance is intended to enforce safety rules. But the proposal draws criticism from employees and skepticism from California Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Los Angeles Times
Mexico City bikers preach pedal power in megacity
International Herald Tribune
Official files proposal for Expo Line crossings in South L.A. - The plan from a PUC member makes a pedestrian bridge across the tracks next to Dorsey High School more likely
Los Angeles Times
Opinion: Eisenhower's roads to prosperity - The story of how and why the country's interstate system was created holds lessons for today
Los Angeles Times
Parking Meter Increases Almost Done Citywide
LAist
Phoenix Launches its Startup Light Rail Line
FOX News
Senator raises concerns over 'antiquated' system
San Bernardino Sun
Tipping point: Transition from 605 to 10 source of several truck accidents
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Transit agencies look to Obama for more funds
San Francisco Chroncle
Valley should be creative to save money on bike path
Desert Sun
Win, Win, Win, Win, Win ...(Gas Tax)
New York Times
What Message Does Camera Surveillance of Metrolink Locomotive Crews Send?
California Progress Report
World’s 10 best commutes - Riding the rails in Osaka, Japan, or biking in Berlin rank high on the list
MSNBC
KNX 1070 AM
Calif. Board Confirms State GHG Reduction Goal
EP Online
California to ban drivers' texting
Daily News
Californians Shape Up as Force on Environmental Policy
Washington Post
Catching Up With... The Downtown Streetcar
Blogdowntown
Editorial: The Gas Tax
New York Times
Expo Line Latest: More Talk of a Pedestrian Bridge
CurbedLA
Fifty-Eight Years Ago: Hollywood Freeway Opens Through Downtown
BlogDowntown
Guide to Transportation Opportunities in Your Community
Smart Growth Online
High-speed rail optimistic about more funding
San Francisco Chronicle
Metrolink plans live video cameras to monitor train engineers - The onboard surveillance is intended to enforce safety rules. But the proposal draws criticism from employees and skepticism from California Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Los Angeles Times
Mexico City bikers preach pedal power in megacity
International Herald Tribune
Official files proposal for Expo Line crossings in South L.A. - The plan from a PUC member makes a pedestrian bridge across the tracks next to Dorsey High School more likely
Los Angeles Times
Opinion: Eisenhower's roads to prosperity - The story of how and why the country's interstate system was created holds lessons for today
Los Angeles Times
Parking Meter Increases Almost Done Citywide
LAist
Phoenix Launches its Startup Light Rail Line
FOX News
Senator raises concerns over 'antiquated' system
San Bernardino Sun
Tipping point: Transition from 605 to 10 source of several truck accidents
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Transit agencies look to Obama for more funds
San Francisco Chroncle
Valley should be creative to save money on bike path
Desert Sun
Win, Win, Win, Win, Win ...(Gas Tax)
New York Times
What Message Does Camera Surveillance of Metrolink Locomotive Crews Send?
California Progress Report
World’s 10 best commutes - Riding the rails in Osaka, Japan, or biking in Berlin rank high on the list
MSNBC
12/24/2008
Transportation Headlines for Thursday December 24, 2008
Editors Note: The Transportation Headlines will be taking a break and resume publication on Monday December 29th. Enjoy a safe and joyous holiday weekend.
California will see clout increase at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue
McClatchy
FRA Begins Development of Positive Train Control Regulations New Rules will Support Implementation of Technology to Prevent Train Collisions
MediaNewsWire
Google Vs Washington D.C.’s Public Transit System
Wall Street Journal
LaHood selection praised
Fleet Owner
LA, LB Clean Truck Program Stalled Again - Federal Maritime Commission ''needs more time'' to evaluate impact of new fee
CalTrade Report
MTD Fare Hike Looms - Despite Falling Gas Prices, Santa Barbara’s Bus System Still Plans to Raise Rates
Santa Barbara Independent
Port of L.A. distributes emission cleanup grants
Daily Breeze
Public Ports Call for Share of the Stimulus Package - The nation’s public ports, following the lead of the highway, airline and transit industries, are asking for $6.8 billion for harbor maintenance in the ever growing economic recovery package.
CQ Politics
Rail Takes Back Seat as States Target Obama Stimulus for Roads
Bloomberg
SANDAG prepares for infrastructure stimulus
Del Mar Times
Streetsblog Interview: Fred Camino
StreetsBlogLA
US Increases Public Transportation Use in Record Numbers
Green Tomorrow
From the Dorothy Peyton Gray Transportation Library and Archive Film Collection:
Going Under, 1982, 18 minutes. Southern California Rapid Transit District.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKHRHikfV5Q
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ZHQacgi84
California will see clout increase at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue
McClatchy
FRA Begins Development of Positive Train Control Regulations New Rules will Support Implementation of Technology to Prevent Train Collisions
MediaNewsWire
Google Vs Washington D.C.’s Public Transit System
Wall Street Journal
LaHood selection praised
Fleet Owner
LA, LB Clean Truck Program Stalled Again - Federal Maritime Commission ''needs more time'' to evaluate impact of new fee
CalTrade Report
MTD Fare Hike Looms - Despite Falling Gas Prices, Santa Barbara’s Bus System Still Plans to Raise Rates
Santa Barbara Independent
Port of L.A. distributes emission cleanup grants
Daily Breeze
Public Ports Call for Share of the Stimulus Package - The nation’s public ports, following the lead of the highway, airline and transit industries, are asking for $6.8 billion for harbor maintenance in the ever growing economic recovery package.
CQ Politics
Rail Takes Back Seat as States Target Obama Stimulus for Roads
Bloomberg
SANDAG prepares for infrastructure stimulus
Del Mar Times
Streetsblog Interview: Fred Camino
StreetsBlogLA
US Increases Public Transportation Use in Record Numbers
Green Tomorrow
From the Dorothy Peyton Gray Transportation Library and Archive Film Collection:
Going Under, 1982, 18 minutes. Southern California Rapid Transit District.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKHRHikfV5Q
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ZHQacgi84
12/23/2008
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday December 23, 2008
Congressmen seek leaseback agreement relief for transit agencies
Progressive Railroading
CTA sheds light on new subway emergency efforts - Glow-in-the-dark paint, added signs point way to underground avenues of escape
Chicago Tribune
DC Metro endorses openness for schedule data
Greater Washington
DC Metro-Google Transit Issue Leads to Talks
NBC News
Feinstein has tough questions for Metrolink safety panel
LA Now
Future of high-tech transport is within reach
San Diego Union Tribune
Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Halt of I-405 Congestion Relief in LA, Other Economic Ramifications of Legislature’s Failure to Pass Real & Comprehensive Budget Solution
State of California
Las Vegas Maglev Gains Governors' Support
Riding My Train
Lawmakers Press White House To Restore Transit Provision
Washington Post
Metrolink safety report questioned
Daily News
Palmdale Airport Property Subject Of Supervisors' Inquiry
KHTS 1220 AM
Streetsblog.net: Help Rep. Oberstar Green the Stimulus
StreetsBlogLA
Streetsblog Interview: Professor Robert Gottlieb
StreetsBlogLA
Tell the Mayor That You Want Better Transportation
StreetsBlogLA
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
TIME
TriMet TV: How to load your bike
TriMet/YouTube
Welbes Served as Senior Advisor in FTA's Office of the Administrator
STN News
With Lawsuit Settled, Hackers Now Working With MBTA
PC World
Progressive Railroading
CTA sheds light on new subway emergency efforts - Glow-in-the-dark paint, added signs point way to underground avenues of escape
Chicago Tribune
DC Metro endorses openness for schedule data
Greater Washington
DC Metro-Google Transit Issue Leads to Talks
NBC News
Feinstein has tough questions for Metrolink safety panel
LA Now
Future of high-tech transport is within reach
San Diego Union Tribune
Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Halt of I-405 Congestion Relief in LA, Other Economic Ramifications of Legislature’s Failure to Pass Real & Comprehensive Budget Solution
State of California
Las Vegas Maglev Gains Governors' Support
Riding My Train
Lawmakers Press White House To Restore Transit Provision
Washington Post
Metrolink safety report questioned
Daily News
Palmdale Airport Property Subject Of Supervisors' Inquiry
KHTS 1220 AM
Streetsblog.net: Help Rep. Oberstar Green the Stimulus
StreetsBlogLA
Streetsblog Interview: Professor Robert Gottlieb
StreetsBlogLA
Tell the Mayor That You Want Better Transportation
StreetsBlogLA
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
TIME
TriMet TV: How to load your bike
TriMet/YouTube
Welbes Served as Senior Advisor in FTA's Office of the Administrator
STN News
With Lawsuit Settled, Hackers Now Working With MBTA
PC World
12/22/2008
Transportation Headlines for Monday December 22, 2008
Bike path too pricey? Cross-valley trail goes to review; analysts say cost could be $1M/mile
Desert Sun
Burbank To Test Plug-In Hybrid Hydrogen Bus
EV World
California has its eye on Obama's stimulus money
Sacramento Bee
Census data now comes annually - Smaller cities get latest report
Whittier Daily News
Chief executive Roger Snoble has been silent driver of the MTA - He has led the L.A. County agency for seven years, with no serious scandals and improved finances. His expected departure opens up talk of what is needed in a new chief
Los Angeles Times
Downturn in cargo brings port cutbacks - ECONOMY: Companies and dockworkers feel the pain as shipping volumes decline
Press Telegram
Holiday travel expected to be down at ONT
Daily Bulletin
Looking To Green the California Budget
California Progress Report
Obama looks West for energy plan
Politico
O.C. traffic planners left wondering where to turn - Now that the federal government has rejected a proposed toll road extension through south Orange County, it's back to square one
Los Angeles Times
Streetsblog Interview: Steve Hymon
StreetsblogLA
U.S. Department of Transportation seeks companies willing to finance high-speed rail - 11 national corridors are proposed for fast-train transit service projects
Chicago Tribune
Desert Sun
Burbank To Test Plug-In Hybrid Hydrogen Bus
EV World
California has its eye on Obama's stimulus money
Sacramento Bee
Census data now comes annually - Smaller cities get latest report
Whittier Daily News
Chief executive Roger Snoble has been silent driver of the MTA - He has led the L.A. County agency for seven years, with no serious scandals and improved finances. His expected departure opens up talk of what is needed in a new chief
Los Angeles Times
Downturn in cargo brings port cutbacks - ECONOMY: Companies and dockworkers feel the pain as shipping volumes decline
Press Telegram
Holiday travel expected to be down at ONT
Daily Bulletin
Looking To Green the California Budget
California Progress Report
Obama looks West for energy plan
Politico
O.C. traffic planners left wondering where to turn - Now that the federal government has rejected a proposed toll road extension through south Orange County, it's back to square one
Los Angeles Times
Streetsblog Interview: Steve Hymon
StreetsblogLA
U.S. Department of Transportation seeks companies willing to finance high-speed rail - 11 national corridors are proposed for fast-train transit service projects
Chicago Tribune
12/21/2008
Transportation Headlines for Sunday December 21, 2008
Despite recession, big port expansion moves forward
LA Now
Editorial: The Taxi Push
LA Downtown News
LaHood tapped to head Department of Transportation
Metro Magazine
LAX holiday travel drops
Daily Breeze
New California GPS law opens a window of opportunity - Windshield mounting, previously illegal, will be allowed in two corners of the glass (not in the middle)
Los Angeles Times
State seeks additional federal funds for high-speed system
Ventura County Star
Toll Road Appeal Rejected
Capistrano Dispatch
LA Now
Editorial: The Taxi Push
LA Downtown News
LaHood tapped to head Department of Transportation
Metro Magazine
LAX holiday travel drops
Daily Breeze
New California GPS law opens a window of opportunity - Windshield mounting, previously illegal, will be allowed in two corners of the glass (not in the middle)
Los Angeles Times
State seeks additional federal funds for high-speed system
Ventura County Star
Toll Road Appeal Rejected
Capistrano Dispatch
12/20/2008
Transportation Headlines for Saturday December 20, 2008
Bike Coalition Looks to Bring Safer Streets to Glendale
StreetsBlogLA
Cracking Congestion, Mode by Mode Around the Globe - How ITS Grad Students Are Speeding up City Traffic
NewsBITS
Free valet parking on 3rd Street for the holidays
Bottleneck Blog
LA port smog declines
Journal of Commerce Online
Obama: Labor pick is blazing new trails
CNN
O.C. transit officials prep their wish list for Obama
LA Now
OPEC's holiday gift to us: Oil at $36 a barrel
Los Angeles Times
Quantum of Solis*: An Angelena Joins Obama's Cabinet
Militant Angeleno
StreetsBlogLA
Cracking Congestion, Mode by Mode Around the Globe - How ITS Grad Students Are Speeding up City Traffic
NewsBITS
Free valet parking on 3rd Street for the holidays
Bottleneck Blog
LA port smog declines
Journal of Commerce Online
Obama: Labor pick is blazing new trails
CNN
O.C. transit officials prep their wish list for Obama
LA Now
OPEC's holiday gift to us: Oil at $36 a barrel
Los Angeles Times
Quantum of Solis*: An Angelena Joins Obama's Cabinet
Militant Angeleno
12/19/2008
Transportation Headlines for Friday December 19, 2008
$600 Billion Stimulus Needed, Obama Advised
CNBC
80 Years of Van Nuys Airport History
LAWA
Appeal to build toll road defeated
Daily News
Behold Burbank's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus
CurbedLA
Caltrans meet technology, technology meet Caltrans
Bottleneck Blog
Expo Line crossings issue to be resolved in '09
LA Now
Expo Line Decision Delayed Again
CurbedLA
Fighting Congestion, RAND-Style
Sightline Daily
Follow That Cab - Taxi Drivers Willing to Cruise if Riders Can Be Found
LA Downtown News
Google Transit is not about the $68,000, it's about openness
Greater Washington
Halfway Through Pilot Phase, Central City East DASH Lacking Riders
BlogDowntown
It's Time to Raise the Gas Tax
Wired
LACMTA's Snoble set to retire
Progressive Railroading
MetroRider 1-Day Only Holiday Contest
MetroRiderLA
MTA In California Goes High Tech By Shifting To Electronic Card Fare System
All Headlines News
Now is the Time for a Transportation Policy with a New Vision that Creates Economic Prosperity, Promotes Energy Independence, and Reduces our Nation’s Carbon Footprint -- Investing in Public Transportation is Key To Meeting These National Goals
APTA
O.C. toll road hits dead end in D.C. - Commerce Department officials uphold Coastal Commission's rejection of the Foothill-South toll road, citing six alternative routes that wouldn't cut through San Onofre and Trestles
Los Angeles Times
Pasadena traffic light project funding in jeopardy
Pasadena Star News
Port of L.A. emissions drop sharply in 2007
Contra Costa Times
Public Transit in the Rain Tips
The Examiner
Rep. Hilda Solis is Obama's labor pick
Associated Press
Schwarzenegger essay on infrastructure hits Newsweek
Trains for America
Schwarzenegger vows to veto Dem budget plan; local programs threatened
Daily News
State officials halt funds for public works projects
Sacramento Bee
Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association on The Selection by President-Elect Barack Obama of Rep. Ray LaHood for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation
APTA
Tailored Programs Educate Public on Transit Options
Metro Magazine
Transit tax may save LB projects
Press Telegram
Trestles, San Onofre State Beach saved: Toll road project rejected
Los Angeles Times
Want More Riders? Offer a Better Ride
CityWatchLA
CNBC
80 Years of Van Nuys Airport History
LAWA
Appeal to build toll road defeated
Daily News
Behold Burbank's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus
CurbedLA
Caltrans meet technology, technology meet Caltrans
Bottleneck Blog
Expo Line crossings issue to be resolved in '09
LA Now
Expo Line Decision Delayed Again
CurbedLA
Fighting Congestion, RAND-Style
Sightline Daily
Follow That Cab - Taxi Drivers Willing to Cruise if Riders Can Be Found
LA Downtown News
Google Transit is not about the $68,000, it's about openness
Greater Washington
Halfway Through Pilot Phase, Central City East DASH Lacking Riders
BlogDowntown
It's Time to Raise the Gas Tax
Wired
LACMTA's Snoble set to retire
Progressive Railroading
MetroRider 1-Day Only Holiday Contest
MetroRiderLA
MTA In California Goes High Tech By Shifting To Electronic Card Fare System
All Headlines News
Now is the Time for a Transportation Policy with a New Vision that Creates Economic Prosperity, Promotes Energy Independence, and Reduces our Nation’s Carbon Footprint -- Investing in Public Transportation is Key To Meeting These National Goals
APTA
O.C. toll road hits dead end in D.C. - Commerce Department officials uphold Coastal Commission's rejection of the Foothill-South toll road, citing six alternative routes that wouldn't cut through San Onofre and Trestles
Los Angeles Times
Pasadena traffic light project funding in jeopardy
Pasadena Star News
Port of L.A. emissions drop sharply in 2007
Contra Costa Times
Public Transit in the Rain Tips
The Examiner
Rep. Hilda Solis is Obama's labor pick
Associated Press
Schwarzenegger essay on infrastructure hits Newsweek
Trains for America
Schwarzenegger vows to veto Dem budget plan; local programs threatened
Daily News
State officials halt funds for public works projects
Sacramento Bee
Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association on The Selection by President-Elect Barack Obama of Rep. Ray LaHood for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation
APTA
Tailored Programs Educate Public on Transit Options
Metro Magazine
Transit tax may save LB projects
Press Telegram
Trestles, San Onofre State Beach saved: Toll road project rejected
Los Angeles Times
Want More Riders? Offer a Better Ride
CityWatchLA
12/18/2008
Transportation Headlines for Thursday December 18, 2008
Billboard Company Sponsors Bike Path
Soapbox LA
Brookings Report Concludes US Drop in VMT Signals a Permanent Shift Away from Cars; Implications for Transportation Policy
Green Car Congress
CTA debuts Website redesign
Metro Magazine
DC Metro Says Google Transit Could Happen if it Made Them Money
DCist
Dems' new budget plan adds $9 billion revenue
San Francisco Chronicle
Drop Everything and Become an Urban Planner!
CurbedLA
Editorial: MTA chief wanted – L.A. County's transit agency is poised to spend billions on new projects. Its next chief must be up to the challenge
Los Angeles Times
Expansion of I-710, One of Worst Highway Projects in the Country
StreetsBlogLA
Gas Fee To Balance Budget?
Calitics
Infrastructure advocates
Daily Breeze
LaHood Continues Tradition Of Stuffing 'Across The Aisle' Pick At Transportation
Huffington Post
LaHood Pick for Transportation Has Stakeholders Buzzing
Congressional Quarterly
Metro CEO Plans to Retire After 43 Years in Public Transit
LAist
Metro CEO Roger Snoble Announces Retirement
StreetsBlogLA
Metro chief exiting
Daily News
MTA boss Roger Snoble to retire
LA Now
MTA chief announces retirement
Pasadena Star News
MTA chief to retire - Roger Snoble has been with the transit agency for seven years. At 63, he says it's time for someone who can oversee the use of new funds from Measure R to take over
Los Angeles Times
MTA Chief Plans to Step Down
KTLA 5 TV
MTA chief Snoble to retire
Contra Costa Times
New Bridge for Valley Boulevard
CurbedLA
NY subways to raise fares despite service cuts
Reuters
Obama Picks Republican Illinois Congressman to Lead USDOT
StreetsBlogLA
Obama Taps LaHood for Transportation Secretary - ABC News Has Confirmed That Obama Has Picked Republican Lawmaker to Lead DOT
ABC News
OPEC's move to halt oil's slide falters - The cartel pledges to cut production a record 2.2 million barrels a day, but oil futures dip below $40 a barrel for the first time in more than four years before closing at $40.06, down $3.54
Los Angeles Times
Proposing a National Pricing System: Delivering Transportation Sustainability through ITS
National Transportation Operations Coalition
Republican LaHood Likely Obama’s Transportation Pick
Bloomberg
Ride the Metro For Free Christmas & New Year's Eve
LAist
Snoble to retire from Metro
LA Observed
State crisis halts 2,000 public works projects
San Francisco Chronicle
Toll Road Values Plunge - Macquarie Bank announces its toll road portfolio lost a quarter of its value in six months
The Newspaper
Transform CA Opens Sacramento Office
StreetsBlogLA
Transit professionals urge increase in federal gas tax
Transit Talent
Washingtonians want Google Transit!
Greater Washington
White House Urban Policy Office Chief
Urban Planning Blog
Soapbox LA
Brookings Report Concludes US Drop in VMT Signals a Permanent Shift Away from Cars; Implications for Transportation Policy
Green Car Congress
CTA debuts Website redesign
Metro Magazine
DC Metro Says Google Transit Could Happen if it Made Them Money
DCist
Dems' new budget plan adds $9 billion revenue
San Francisco Chronicle
Drop Everything and Become an Urban Planner!
CurbedLA
Editorial: MTA chief wanted – L.A. County's transit agency is poised to spend billions on new projects. Its next chief must be up to the challenge
Los Angeles Times
Expansion of I-710, One of Worst Highway Projects in the Country
StreetsBlogLA
Gas Fee To Balance Budget?
Calitics
Infrastructure advocates
Daily Breeze
LaHood Continues Tradition Of Stuffing 'Across The Aisle' Pick At Transportation
Huffington Post
LaHood Pick for Transportation Has Stakeholders Buzzing
Congressional Quarterly
Metro CEO Plans to Retire After 43 Years in Public Transit
LAist
Metro CEO Roger Snoble Announces Retirement
StreetsBlogLA
Metro chief exiting
Daily News
MTA boss Roger Snoble to retire
LA Now
MTA chief announces retirement
Pasadena Star News
MTA chief to retire - Roger Snoble has been with the transit agency for seven years. At 63, he says it's time for someone who can oversee the use of new funds from Measure R to take over
Los Angeles Times
MTA Chief Plans to Step Down
KTLA 5 TV
MTA chief Snoble to retire
Contra Costa Times
New Bridge for Valley Boulevard
CurbedLA
NY subways to raise fares despite service cuts
Reuters
Obama Picks Republican Illinois Congressman to Lead USDOT
StreetsBlogLA
Obama Taps LaHood for Transportation Secretary - ABC News Has Confirmed That Obama Has Picked Republican Lawmaker to Lead DOT
ABC News
OPEC's move to halt oil's slide falters - The cartel pledges to cut production a record 2.2 million barrels a day, but oil futures dip below $40 a barrel for the first time in more than four years before closing at $40.06, down $3.54
Los Angeles Times
Proposing a National Pricing System: Delivering Transportation Sustainability through ITS
National Transportation Operations Coalition
Republican LaHood Likely Obama’s Transportation Pick
Bloomberg
Ride the Metro For Free Christmas & New Year's Eve
LAist
Snoble to retire from Metro
LA Observed
State crisis halts 2,000 public works projects
San Francisco Chronicle
Toll Road Values Plunge - Macquarie Bank announces its toll road portfolio lost a quarter of its value in six months
The Newspaper
Transform CA Opens Sacramento Office
StreetsBlogLA
Transit professionals urge increase in federal gas tax
Transit Talent
Washingtonians want Google Transit!
Greater Washington
White House Urban Policy Office Chief
Urban Planning Blog
12/17/2008
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday December 17, 2008
Audit finds improvements at L.A. airports
LA Now
California road, school construction projects could be halted or delayed - State could take the action as it tries to cope with a mounting deficit and budget stalemate. Some of the projects are part of a construction bond voters approved in 2006
Los Angeles Times
Common HOT lane access/egress unsafe - study of accident rates
Toll Road News
DC Metro involvement with Google Transit held up by the details
The Examiner
DC Metro responds; wanted money from Google Transit
Greater Washington
Decline In American Driving Reaches Year-Mark - Drop of Nearly 100 Billion Miles Driven Heightens Need for Highway Finance Reform
USDOT - FHWA
Engineering New Traffic Patterns, and New Lingo For Them
IEEE
Eyes on likely new L.A. planning commissioner
Daily News
Former Dallas Mayor Kirk Said to be Top Transportation Contender
Congressional Quarterly
Inland drivers rank 14th in nation in miles driven per capita
Press Telegram
L.A. airport agency gets poor marks for emergency response - An audit finds security coordination lacking between agencies. It also finds that efforts to regionalize air travel are hampered by a lack of political will
Los Angeles Times
LADOT Looking for Bike Coordinator
StreetsBlogLA
L.A. freeway projects in jeopardy because of state fiscal mess
LA Now
L.A.'s plans for Palmdale airport land requested - City's neglect of 17,000 acres purchased over four decades is hampering Antelope Valley, L.A. County supervisors say
Los Angeles Times
MTA to offer special rides for holidays
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Once the purple line is extended, how long will it take to get to Westwood
MetroRiderLA Forum
Rant About LADOT 409 Bus
CurbedLA
Re: Re: HAAS-TA LA VISTA: Dear MTA, Your Drivers Suck, Monday, December 1, 2008 - From: Mark Maloney, General Manager, Metro Westside/Central Service Sector, Los Angeles
WeHo News
Students Offer Ideas for Future of Pico
BlogDowntown
TAP launch coming in January for Los Angeles
Contactless News
Toronto Transit Wait Times on Texts, Screens
Toronto Star
Why Stimulus Money Should Go to Cities, Not States
StreetsBlog
Your Riders Will Save a Bundle on Public Transit
NextBus
LA Now
California road, school construction projects could be halted or delayed - State could take the action as it tries to cope with a mounting deficit and budget stalemate. Some of the projects are part of a construction bond voters approved in 2006
Los Angeles Times
Common HOT lane access/egress unsafe - study of accident rates
Toll Road News
DC Metro involvement with Google Transit held up by the details
The Examiner
DC Metro responds; wanted money from Google Transit
Greater Washington
Decline In American Driving Reaches Year-Mark - Drop of Nearly 100 Billion Miles Driven Heightens Need for Highway Finance Reform
USDOT - FHWA
Engineering New Traffic Patterns, and New Lingo For Them
IEEE
Eyes on likely new L.A. planning commissioner
Daily News
Former Dallas Mayor Kirk Said to be Top Transportation Contender
Congressional Quarterly
Inland drivers rank 14th in nation in miles driven per capita
Press Telegram
L.A. airport agency gets poor marks for emergency response - An audit finds security coordination lacking between agencies. It also finds that efforts to regionalize air travel are hampered by a lack of political will
Los Angeles Times
LADOT Looking for Bike Coordinator
StreetsBlogLA
L.A. freeway projects in jeopardy because of state fiscal mess
LA Now
L.A.'s plans for Palmdale airport land requested - City's neglect of 17,000 acres purchased over four decades is hampering Antelope Valley, L.A. County supervisors say
Los Angeles Times
MTA to offer special rides for holidays
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Once the purple line is extended, how long will it take to get to Westwood
MetroRiderLA Forum
Rant About LADOT 409 Bus
CurbedLA
Re: Re: HAAS-TA LA VISTA: Dear MTA, Your Drivers Suck, Monday, December 1, 2008 - From: Mark Maloney, General Manager, Metro Westside/Central Service Sector, Los Angeles
WeHo News
Students Offer Ideas for Future of Pico
BlogDowntown
TAP launch coming in January for Los Angeles
Contactless News
Toronto Transit Wait Times on Texts, Screens
Toronto Star
Why Stimulus Money Should Go to Cities, Not States
StreetsBlog
Your Riders Will Save a Bundle on Public Transit
NextBus
12/16/2008
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday December 16, 2008
American Planning Association Announces the Recipients of its Annual Excellence, Achievement and Leadership Awards
PRWeb
Amtrak's California routes register ridership gains in November
Progressive Railroading
Deadline for TWIC enforcement quickly approaches in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Coast Guard News
FRA to hold public meeting on maglev grants, completes California high-speed rail environmental review
Progressive Railroading
Has Mass Transit Finally Arrived?
National Journal
Irate riders flooding WMATA mailboxes
Greater Washington
Is Today the Day to Tap Your TAP?
LAist
It takes a village to sell an electric car
CNet
Leaner nations bike, walk, use mass transit
Daily News
Metrolink: The Problem is Cultural
Riding My Train
MTA to adopt electronic fare card system
Los Angeles Times
New electronic card to connect bus, train systems
Daily Breeze
RAND’s Paul Sorensen Authors Study Analyzing Short-Term Fixes for Congestion Relief
The Planning Report
TAP Card Unveiled for LA Commuters
KNBC 4 TV
TAP Your Way Onto MTA Buses And Trains
CBS 2 TV
Time for Change: U.S. Transportation Policy Needs to Compliment -- Not Contradict -- Energy Policy, Infrastructure Needs
Smart Growth
Washington Metro Closes Doors on Google Transit
WRC-TV
PRWeb
Amtrak's California routes register ridership gains in November
Progressive Railroading
Deadline for TWIC enforcement quickly approaches in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Coast Guard News
FRA to hold public meeting on maglev grants, completes California high-speed rail environmental review
Progressive Railroading
Has Mass Transit Finally Arrived?
National Journal
Irate riders flooding WMATA mailboxes
Greater Washington
Is Today the Day to Tap Your TAP?
LAist
It takes a village to sell an electric car
CNet
Leaner nations bike, walk, use mass transit
Daily News
Metrolink: The Problem is Cultural
Riding My Train
MTA to adopt electronic fare card system
Los Angeles Times
New electronic card to connect bus, train systems
Daily Breeze
RAND’s Paul Sorensen Authors Study Analyzing Short-Term Fixes for Congestion Relief
The Planning Report
TAP Card Unveiled for LA Commuters
KNBC 4 TV
TAP Your Way Onto MTA Buses And Trains
CBS 2 TV
Time for Change: U.S. Transportation Policy Needs to Compliment -- Not Contradict -- Energy Policy, Infrastructure Needs
Smart Growth
Washington Metro Closes Doors on Google Transit
WRC-TV
12/15/2008
Transportation Headlines for Monday December 15, 2008
L.A., Long Beach ports push projects despite rocky economy
Los Angeles Times
Pork as a stimulus
Daily Breeze
Rejected bailout dooms MTA loan - Agency looked to federal officials to guarantee deals
Pasadena Star News
Re-examination of gas-tax hike suggested
Press Enterprise
Talking on phone while driving called unsafe no matter how it's done
Daily News
Wilshire & Crenshaw Transportation Center
Subway to the Sea Studio
Your client being seen riding the bus - How to buy the medium that shows up wherever people are
Media Life
Los Angeles Times
Pork as a stimulus
Daily Breeze
Rejected bailout dooms MTA loan - Agency looked to federal officials to guarantee deals
Pasadena Star News
Re-examination of gas-tax hike suggested
Press Enterprise
Talking on phone while driving called unsafe no matter how it's done
Daily News
Wilshire & Crenshaw Transportation Center
Subway to the Sea Studio
Your client being seen riding the bus - How to buy the medium that shows up wherever people are
Media Life
12/14/2008
Transportation Headlines for Sunday December 14, 2008
Air board OKs $5.5 billion diesel plan
Daily Breeze
Bay Area transportation chief Heminger said to be atop short list for transportation secretary
Mercury News
Budget crisis may lead to $40 billion deficit
San Francisco Chronicle
City of Montebello adds to hybrid bus fleet
Whittier Daily News
DC Metro refuses to participate in Google Transit
Greater Washington
Meeting to address public transit
Simi Valley Acorn
Metrolink safety panel calls for institutional changes, better technology
Press Enterprise
MTA, feds reach $210 million deal on pay-as-you-go lanes
Pasadena Star News
New Metrolink safety plan is unveiled - Panel releases its findings on how to make local train travel safer, and it won’t be cheap
Burbank Leader
Panel recommends safety improvements for Metrolink
Ventura County Star
Reversible toll lanes possible on I-15
Victorville Daily Press
Stuck Trucks - Problems at ports shaft motor carriers
Los Angeles Business Journal
Valley infrastructure projects may get funds from federal economic stimulus package
Whittier Daily News
Daily Breeze
Bay Area transportation chief Heminger said to be atop short list for transportation secretary
Mercury News
Budget crisis may lead to $40 billion deficit
San Francisco Chronicle
City of Montebello adds to hybrid bus fleet
Whittier Daily News
DC Metro refuses to participate in Google Transit
Greater Washington
Meeting to address public transit
Simi Valley Acorn
Metrolink safety panel calls for institutional changes, better technology
Press Enterprise
MTA, feds reach $210 million deal on pay-as-you-go lanes
Pasadena Star News
New Metrolink safety plan is unveiled - Panel releases its findings on how to make local train travel safer, and it won’t be cheap
Burbank Leader
Panel recommends safety improvements for Metrolink
Ventura County Star
Reversible toll lanes possible on I-15
Victorville Daily Press
Stuck Trucks - Problems at ports shaft motor carriers
Los Angeles Business Journal
Valley infrastructure projects may get funds from federal economic stimulus package
Whittier Daily News
12/13/2008
Transportation Headlines for Saturday December 13, 2008
Amtrak's California routes register ridership gains in November
Progressive Railroading
At the Last Subway Stop, a New Exit Strategy
New York Times
Billions urged for rail safety
Los Angeles Daily News
California approves measure to cut diesel pollution: Despite opposition from truckers, state Air Resources Board votes to require retrofitting or replacement of older rigs
Los Angeles Times
California looks to feds for more bullet train funding
San Jose Mercury News
Chatsworth crash report: Metrolink needs to improve safety
Los Angeles Times
Christening of Gemini: The Nation’s Most Environmentally-Friendly Ferry Revolutionizes The Ferry Industry
Water Emergency Transportation Authority
A Choo Choo Train Under the Tree
Pasadena Independent
Fare hikes? How about free buses instead, plan asks
Downtown Express (New York)
Golden Gate Bus, Ferry Working Towards Google Transit-ness
San Francisco Bike Blog
Metrolink needs top-to-bottom improvements, report says
Los Angeles Times
New ferry has solar panels and a sonar whale detector
San Francisco Chronicle
Obama: Think Smart Cards - Smart cards and other access technologies can help the president-elect overhaul the nation's infrastructure
Forbes
Obama: Transportation can get economy moving
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Oberstar outlines stimulus projects
Traffic World Online
OCTA to cut bus service amid budget woes
Orange County Register
Open Forum: Congestion pricing is a solution for San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Mayor to NYC: Eat Your Heart Out (Groundbreaking for Transbay Transit Center, including renderings and 5.4 acre rooftop park)
Streetsblog
State budget crunch, economy threaten Marin freeway projects
Marin Independent Journal
Traffic death toll falls along with economy
Los Angeles Times
2008 at the Ballot Box: Continuing the Trend
Smart Growth Around America
The VTA priority: BART — and everything else will have to wait
San Jose Mercury News
Progressive Railroading
At the Last Subway Stop, a New Exit Strategy
New York Times
Billions urged for rail safety
Los Angeles Daily News
California approves measure to cut diesel pollution: Despite opposition from truckers, state Air Resources Board votes to require retrofitting or replacement of older rigs
Los Angeles Times
California looks to feds for more bullet train funding
San Jose Mercury News
Chatsworth crash report: Metrolink needs to improve safety
Los Angeles Times
Christening of Gemini: The Nation’s Most Environmentally-Friendly Ferry Revolutionizes The Ferry Industry
Water Emergency Transportation Authority
A Choo Choo Train Under the Tree
Pasadena Independent
Fare hikes? How about free buses instead, plan asks
Downtown Express (New York)
Golden Gate Bus, Ferry Working Towards Google Transit-ness
San Francisco Bike Blog
Metrolink needs top-to-bottom improvements, report says
Los Angeles Times
New ferry has solar panels and a sonar whale detector
San Francisco Chronicle
Obama: Think Smart Cards - Smart cards and other access technologies can help the president-elect overhaul the nation's infrastructure
Forbes
Obama: Transportation can get economy moving
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Oberstar outlines stimulus projects
Traffic World Online
OCTA to cut bus service amid budget woes
Orange County Register
Open Forum: Congestion pricing is a solution for San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Mayor to NYC: Eat Your Heart Out (Groundbreaking for Transbay Transit Center, including renderings and 5.4 acre rooftop park)
Streetsblog
State budget crunch, economy threaten Marin freeway projects
Marin Independent Journal
Traffic death toll falls along with economy
Los Angeles Times
2008 at the Ballot Box: Continuing the Trend
Smart Growth Around America
The VTA priority: BART — and everything else will have to wait
San Jose Mercury News
12/12/2008
Transportation Headlines for Friday December 12, 2008
Airline-Infrastructure Aid Chorus Grows
The Street
Caution: Work projects ahead: The government is set to spend hundreds of billions on energy, roads, railways and community development projects. Here's how to get stuff we actually want
CNN Money
Chatsworth crash's roots lie 20 years in Metrolink's past
Los Angeles Times
City of L.A. preps a list of projects for Obama
Los Angeles Times
Count Riverside County in, officials say: Agencies are studying options for extending [high-speed rail] service from LA, maybe through Riverside County
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Duke University professor says traffic signs are a big threat to traffic safety in the U.S.
Birmingham News
Emirates Airline Launches San Francisco Service with World's Longest Green Flight Trial
MarketWatch
Los Angeles receives $210 million in federal funds to ease traffic jams
Los Angeles Times
New interstate road map takes shape for bicyclists
USA Today
The right way to spend billions on infrastructure
Reuters
S.F. port leases space far below market rate
San Francisco Chronicle
Some L.A. freeway carpool lanes will become toll lanes
Daily Breeze
State grant OK'd to build bikeway across county
Woodland Daily Democrat
US Sec Mary Peters calls for end to cash tolling by 2014, discussion of $-crisis at IBTTA
Tollroads News
US Sen Baucus Wants Transit Aid Cut From Auto Bailout Bill
CNN Money
Voter-OK'd funds to increase Metrolink safety
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Why Is Transit Ridership Still Strong?
Sightline Daily
The Street
Caution: Work projects ahead: The government is set to spend hundreds of billions on energy, roads, railways and community development projects. Here's how to get stuff we actually want
CNN Money
Chatsworth crash's roots lie 20 years in Metrolink's past
Los Angeles Times
City of L.A. preps a list of projects for Obama
Los Angeles Times
Count Riverside County in, officials say: Agencies are studying options for extending [high-speed rail] service from LA, maybe through Riverside County
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Duke University professor says traffic signs are a big threat to traffic safety in the U.S.
Birmingham News
Emirates Airline Launches San Francisco Service with World's Longest Green Flight Trial
MarketWatch
Los Angeles receives $210 million in federal funds to ease traffic jams
Los Angeles Times
New interstate road map takes shape for bicyclists
USA Today
The right way to spend billions on infrastructure
Reuters
S.F. port leases space far below market rate
San Francisco Chronicle
Some L.A. freeway carpool lanes will become toll lanes
Daily Breeze
State grant OK'd to build bikeway across county
Woodland Daily Democrat
US Sec Mary Peters calls for end to cash tolling by 2014, discussion of $-crisis at IBTTA
Tollroads News
US Sen Baucus Wants Transit Aid Cut From Auto Bailout Bill
CNN Money
Voter-OK'd funds to increase Metrolink safety
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Why Is Transit Ridership Still Strong?
Sightline Daily
12/11/2008
Transportation Headlines for Thursday, December 11, 2008
City Holding Hearings on Green Planning Ordinance for LA River (including mobility strategy)
StreetsBlog Los Angeles
Crash thrusts Metrolink chief into the unwelcome limelight
Los Angeles Times
Diesel truck rule debated before key vote Friday
San Jose Mercury News
Editorial: Making the Transbay Terminal work: Building an adequate terminal for high-speed rail at its present location would cost at least $750 million, money that would be better spent funding the downtown extension
San Francisco Bay Guardian
An In-Depth Look at Kerry’s High-Speed Rail Bill
Transport Politic
Intelligent Vehicle Safety Systems Offer Considerable Potential For Improving Traffic Safety
Science Daily
Internalizing The Externalities Of Driving During Rush Hour (Congestion pricing)
San Francisco Bike Blog
Mapping LA, One Post-It At A Time
Curbed LA
One step closer to bridging Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Paving the Way For Reduced Sprawl
California Progress Report
Port of L.A. to cut its spending
Daily Breeze
Riders returning after Metrolink tragedy
Ventura County Star
Seattle council supports streetcar expansion
Seattle Times
S.F.: BART noise needs to be silenced
San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. Muni steps up tests of regional fare card
San Francisco Chronicle
State could get tough on dirty diesels
Los Angeles Times
U.S. mass-transit trips up so far in '08
Los Angeles Times
StreetsBlog Los Angeles
Crash thrusts Metrolink chief into the unwelcome limelight
Los Angeles Times
Diesel truck rule debated before key vote Friday
San Jose Mercury News
Editorial: Making the Transbay Terminal work: Building an adequate terminal for high-speed rail at its present location would cost at least $750 million, money that would be better spent funding the downtown extension
San Francisco Bay Guardian
An In-Depth Look at Kerry’s High-Speed Rail Bill
Transport Politic
Intelligent Vehicle Safety Systems Offer Considerable Potential For Improving Traffic Safety
Science Daily
Internalizing The Externalities Of Driving During Rush Hour (Congestion pricing)
San Francisco Bike Blog
Mapping LA, One Post-It At A Time
Curbed LA
One step closer to bridging Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Paving the Way For Reduced Sprawl
California Progress Report
Port of L.A. to cut its spending
Daily Breeze
Riders returning after Metrolink tragedy
Ventura County Star
Seattle council supports streetcar expansion
Seattle Times
S.F.: BART noise needs to be silenced
San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. Muni steps up tests of regional fare card
San Francisco Chronicle
State could get tough on dirty diesels
Los Angeles Times
U.S. mass-transit trips up so far in '08
Los Angeles Times
12/10/2008
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday December 10, 2008
Air board to move on global warming proposals
San Francisco Chronicle
California budget woes whipsaw highway contractors
Sacramento Bee
City Council Approves Bicycle Bill of Rights
LAist
City Making Its List for Obama Stimulus
StreetsBlog Los Angeles
Change comes to the port: A post once political now demands a different set of skills and commitment
Long Beach Press Telegram
Inland has stimulus funding-worthy projects waiting
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Long Beach Pushes Rail Projects To Eliminate Truck Trips
Cunningham Report
Metro kicks off its TAP system
Los Angeles Daily News
Monterey-Salinas Transit raises bus fares: No routes to be cut under today’s plan
The Californian
New interstate road map takes shape for bicyclists
San Jose Mercury News
O.C. has $3 billion in projects ready for Obama: Freeway, harbor, street and bridge work ready to roll, officials say
Orange County Register
Pico Rivera responds to prevent ‘disaster’ at railroad underpass
Whittier Daily News
Ruling on OC toll road could come within days
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco 'Congestion Pricing' Plan Taking Shape
Mass Transit
Subway could take another step forward in January
Los Angeles Times
Transit Agencies May Get Help on Bad Tax Deals in Bailout
Wall Street Journal
World's first 'green' aviation hangar touted in Burbank
Los Angeles Daily News
San Francisco Chronicle
California budget woes whipsaw highway contractors
Sacramento Bee
City Council Approves Bicycle Bill of Rights
LAist
City Making Its List for Obama Stimulus
StreetsBlog Los Angeles
Change comes to the port: A post once political now demands a different set of skills and commitment
Long Beach Press Telegram
Inland has stimulus funding-worthy projects waiting
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Long Beach Pushes Rail Projects To Eliminate Truck Trips
Cunningham Report
Metro kicks off its TAP system
Los Angeles Daily News
Monterey-Salinas Transit raises bus fares: No routes to be cut under today’s plan
The Californian
New interstate road map takes shape for bicyclists
San Jose Mercury News
O.C. has $3 billion in projects ready for Obama: Freeway, harbor, street and bridge work ready to roll, officials say
Orange County Register
Pico Rivera responds to prevent ‘disaster’ at railroad underpass
Whittier Daily News
Ruling on OC toll road could come within days
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco 'Congestion Pricing' Plan Taking Shape
Mass Transit
Subway could take another step forward in January
Los Angeles Times
Transit Agencies May Get Help on Bad Tax Deals in Bailout
Wall Street Journal
World's first 'green' aviation hangar touted in Burbank
Los Angeles Daily News
12/09/2008
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Caltrans sets new water reduction target
KPCC
Centralized Transit in the South Bay
Ditch The Car, Take The Metro
Editorial: Invest in Mass Transit - A farsighted way to jolt the economy
Washington Post
How can a street be smart if the lights are all red?
Orange County Register
How Should The Infrastructure Stimulus Be Spent?
National Journal
L.A. taxi service reinforces that this is not New York
Los Angeles Times
Light-rail ridership increases 16.5 percent
Sacramento Business Journal
Mayors want funds to fix their cities
CNN
MTA wants customers to learn to spell T-A-P
Los Angeles Times
Netherlands Plans Massive Road-Pricing Scheme: Pay-as-you-drive system can fight congestion and emissions
WorldChanging
Obama Teams Casting A Wide Net (Department of Transportation overview)
Financial Planning
Possible Metro Gold Line routes discussed at meetings
Contra Costa Times
Rancho Cucamonga, Upland open houses share proposed Metro Gold Line routes
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Study of World's Great Cities Provides Signposts for U.S. Stimulus Priorities and a Roadmap for Competitiveness (Los Angeles’ rankings)
MarketWatch
Vandals, Thieves Targeting Bikes at Metro Stops
StreetsBlog Los Angeles
Villaraigosa backs public works plan
Contra Costa Times
KPCC
Centralized Transit in the South Bay
Ditch The Car, Take The Metro
Editorial: Invest in Mass Transit - A farsighted way to jolt the economy
Washington Post
How can a street be smart if the lights are all red?
Orange County Register
How Should The Infrastructure Stimulus Be Spent?
National Journal
L.A. taxi service reinforces that this is not New York
Los Angeles Times
Light-rail ridership increases 16.5 percent
Sacramento Business Journal
Mayors want funds to fix their cities
CNN
MTA wants customers to learn to spell T-A-P
Los Angeles Times
Netherlands Plans Massive Road-Pricing Scheme: Pay-as-you-drive system can fight congestion and emissions
WorldChanging
Obama Teams Casting A Wide Net (Department of Transportation overview)
Financial Planning
Possible Metro Gold Line routes discussed at meetings
Contra Costa Times
Rancho Cucamonga, Upland open houses share proposed Metro Gold Line routes
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Study of World's Great Cities Provides Signposts for U.S. Stimulus Priorities and a Roadmap for Competitiveness (Los Angeles’ rankings)
MarketWatch
Vandals, Thieves Targeting Bikes at Metro Stops
StreetsBlog Los Angeles
Villaraigosa backs public works plan
Contra Costa Times
12/08/2008
Transportation Headlines for Monday, December 8, 2008
Barstow looks at changes to bus system
Desert Dispatch
Bicycle builders are on a roll
Los Angeles Times
Biggest mass transit increase in 25 years
Chicago Sun-Times
City of Los Angeles to certify green businesses: The program to urge environmentally friendly practices hopes to launch in six months
Los Angeles Times
Economy wallops S.F.'s big Muni overhaul plan
San Francisco Chronicle
Editorial: More bus lines? [Portland] Area transportation council is exploring multiple public transit possibilities
Columbian.com
High-speed rail seen as a boon for border: Leaders want line to go past downtown San Diego
San Diego Union Tribune
L.A. Port Execs Looking At Bleak Numbers For 2009
Cunningham Report
New Ridership Record Shows U.S. Still Lured to Mass Transit
Washington Post
Public transit sees biggest ridership boost in 25 years
Los Angeles Daily News
Rail, Bus Staying In Demand
Los Angeles Daily News
State air monitors gunning for diesel: Soot-control plan worrying truckers
San Diego Union-Tribune
Truckers fuming over proposed emission plan
Riverside Press-Enterprise
With increased density comes transit: Fresno County to unveil plan to boost ridership
Fresno Bee
Desert Dispatch
Bicycle builders are on a roll
Los Angeles Times
Biggest mass transit increase in 25 years
Chicago Sun-Times
City of Los Angeles to certify green businesses: The program to urge environmentally friendly practices hopes to launch in six months
Los Angeles Times
Economy wallops S.F.'s big Muni overhaul plan
San Francisco Chronicle
Editorial: More bus lines? [Portland] Area transportation council is exploring multiple public transit possibilities
Columbian.com
High-speed rail seen as a boon for border: Leaders want line to go past downtown San Diego
San Diego Union Tribune
L.A. Port Execs Looking At Bleak Numbers For 2009
Cunningham Report
New Ridership Record Shows U.S. Still Lured to Mass Transit
Washington Post
Public transit sees biggest ridership boost in 25 years
Los Angeles Daily News
Rail, Bus Staying In Demand
Los Angeles Daily News
State air monitors gunning for diesel: Soot-control plan worrying truckers
San Diego Union-Tribune
Truckers fuming over proposed emission plan
Riverside Press-Enterprise
With increased density comes transit: Fresno County to unveil plan to boost ridership
Fresno Bee
12/07/2008
Transportation Headlines for Sunday, December 7, 2008
Angels Flight Opening: Looking Like Next Year
Curbed LA
Casden’s Pico-Sepulveda Project Jumps on Expo Line Bandwagon
Curbed LA
Hawaii Endorses Plan For Electric Cars
New York Times
Obama pledges to create jobs via public works
Los Angeles Times
Officials await transit funds: Measure R to finance Gold Line extension, other road projects
Whittier Daily News
$170,000 skimmed from local bus tills
Ventura County Star
Opinion: Go slow on Pike privatization
Boston Globe
Opinion: The Conversation: Something in the Air – To Fight Global Warming, a Single State Board Could Affect Our Economy to an Unprecedented Degree
Sacramento Bee
Riding local Metrolink rails risky?
Los Angeles Daily News
States’ highway projects wish list has $64B tag
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Study finds light rail extension to Ontario feasible
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Tax measure frees up $1.2 billion for Metrolink fixes
Los Angeles Daily News
VTA grinds light rail tracks to reduce noise
CBS 5, San Jose
Curbed LA
Casden’s Pico-Sepulveda Project Jumps on Expo Line Bandwagon
Curbed LA
Hawaii Endorses Plan For Electric Cars
New York Times
Obama pledges to create jobs via public works
Los Angeles Times
Officials await transit funds: Measure R to finance Gold Line extension, other road projects
Whittier Daily News
$170,000 skimmed from local bus tills
Ventura County Star
Opinion: Go slow on Pike privatization
Boston Globe
Opinion: The Conversation: Something in the Air – To Fight Global Warming, a Single State Board Could Affect Our Economy to an Unprecedented Degree
Sacramento Bee
Riding local Metrolink rails risky?
Los Angeles Daily News
States’ highway projects wish list has $64B tag
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Study finds light rail extension to Ontario feasible
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Tax measure frees up $1.2 billion for Metrolink fixes
Los Angeles Daily News
VTA grinds light rail tracks to reduce noise
CBS 5, San Jose
12/06/2008
Transportation Headlines for Saturday, December 6, 2008
Bikes at Gold Line Metro stations targeted
Pasadena Star-News
City Plan Steps into Limelight: Planners Tout Sustainability as Organizing Force
Santa Barbara Independent
Complete Streets, Completing the Vision
Cool Connections: Climate, Energy & Life of Mind
Decongest me: Congestion pricing could raise millions for the city and reduce traffic
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Disability Transportation Research Granted $4.7 Million
Justice For All Blog
El Monte Transit Center Gets Boost From Federal Grant
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Expansion in Chicago and DC; BART service for Baseball?
The Transport Politic
Jobs, clean energy are key to Obama energy plan: recovery agenda is said to emphasize green infrastructure and health technology
Los Angeles Times
Makers of electric cars want federal money, too
San Francisco Chronicle
Muralist Sues Caltrans For Painting Over Freeway Art
Contra Costa Times
Opinion: Taxes For Rail, Not Deficits
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Public Transit Users Save More Than $8,400 Per Household Even With Dramatic Dip In Gas Prices
American Public Transportation Association
PUC punts Expo Line issues to Dec. 18
Los Angeles Times
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Urge Congress Not To Let Auto Industry Bailout Stop Funding For Transportation Innovation
MarketWatch
SLO bus routes on Google finder
San Luis Obispo New Times
Virgin America Partners With Carbonfund.org to Launch Carbon Offsets:
California-Based Airline and Leading Carbon Offset Provider Launch Option for Travelers to Support Innovative Emissions Reduction Projects
Market Watch
Pasadena Star-News
City Plan Steps into Limelight: Planners Tout Sustainability as Organizing Force
Santa Barbara Independent
Complete Streets, Completing the Vision
Cool Connections: Climate, Energy & Life of Mind
Decongest me: Congestion pricing could raise millions for the city and reduce traffic
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Disability Transportation Research Granted $4.7 Million
Justice For All Blog
El Monte Transit Center Gets Boost From Federal Grant
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Expansion in Chicago and DC; BART service for Baseball?
The Transport Politic
Jobs, clean energy are key to Obama energy plan: recovery agenda is said to emphasize green infrastructure and health technology
Los Angeles Times
Makers of electric cars want federal money, too
San Francisco Chronicle
Muralist Sues Caltrans For Painting Over Freeway Art
Contra Costa Times
Opinion: Taxes For Rail, Not Deficits
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Public Transit Users Save More Than $8,400 Per Household Even With Dramatic Dip In Gas Prices
American Public Transportation Association
PUC punts Expo Line issues to Dec. 18
Los Angeles Times
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Urge Congress Not To Let Auto Industry Bailout Stop Funding For Transportation Innovation
MarketWatch
SLO bus routes on Google finder
San Luis Obispo New Times
Virgin America Partners With Carbonfund.org to Launch Carbon Offsets:
California-Based Airline and Leading Carbon Offset Provider Launch Option for Travelers to Support Innovative Emissions Reduction Projects
Market Watch
12/05/2008
Transportation Headlines for Friday, December 5, 2008
Allure of fast lanes leads to easy money
Miami Herald
BART Customers Set SFO Ridership Record
KTVU.com
CIRT Meets with Obama Transportation Transition Team
Market Watch
Congestion pricing coming to Atlanta
Traffic Management Centers Blog
Editorial: Funding in L.A. - Officials need to get cracking on transit, a project in Beverly Hills and better ideas for gang programs
Los Angeles Times
Is the Bloom Off California’s Rose? Some Say Yes: US Gulf, East Coast ports vie to attract container cargo and business from the once-Golden State
CalTrade Report
Leaders review plan for roads
Coast News
Makers of electric cars want federal money, too
San Francisco Chronicle
Measure R declared a winner; construction may start on Gold Line in 2010
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
New rail line to Ontario airport proposed
Inland News Today
Obama's Transportation Secretary Must Be a Visionary
Wired Blog Network
Opinion: Obama needs Transportation secretary who embraces regionalism
San Jose Mercury News
More problems for major post-9/11 security program (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Associated Press
Surviving Metrolink crewman says track-side warning light was green
Los Angeles Times
This year's 'Holiday Bus' has jazz musician theme
Argonaut
“Traffic!” the New Panic Word in LA
City Watch
Uncertainty About Federal and State Funds Tempers Measure R Enthusiasm
Streetsblog Los Angeles
Will State’s New Sprawl Law Actually Contain Development?
Streetsblog Los Angeles
Miami Herald
BART Customers Set SFO Ridership Record
KTVU.com
CIRT Meets with Obama Transportation Transition Team
Market Watch
Congestion pricing coming to Atlanta
Traffic Management Centers Blog
Editorial: Funding in L.A. - Officials need to get cracking on transit, a project in Beverly Hills and better ideas for gang programs
Los Angeles Times
Is the Bloom Off California’s Rose? Some Say Yes: US Gulf, East Coast ports vie to attract container cargo and business from the once-Golden State
CalTrade Report
Leaders review plan for roads
Coast News
Makers of electric cars want federal money, too
San Francisco Chronicle
Measure R declared a winner; construction may start on Gold Line in 2010
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
New rail line to Ontario airport proposed
Inland News Today
Obama's Transportation Secretary Must Be a Visionary
Wired Blog Network
Opinion: Obama needs Transportation secretary who embraces regionalism
San Jose Mercury News
More problems for major post-9/11 security program (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Associated Press
Surviving Metrolink crewman says track-side warning light was green
Los Angeles Times
This year's 'Holiday Bus' has jazz musician theme
Argonaut
“Traffic!” the New Panic Word in LA
City Watch
Uncertainty About Federal and State Funds Tempers Measure R Enthusiasm
Streetsblog Los Angeles
Will State’s New Sprawl Law Actually Contain Development?
Streetsblog Los Angeles
12/04/2008
Transportation Headlines for Thursday, December 4, 2008
DC Metro gets fed OK for Dulles extension
Washington Business Journal
Federal officials may sign off on new Metrolink safety system
Press Enterprise
Gold Line extension back on track with the passage of a half-cent sales-tax measure
Whittier Daily News
Google Transit is here!
Share the Ride – SLO Regional Rideshare
Hahn rebukes Port disaster plan
Daily Breeze
High hopes for federal high speed rail funds
San Francisco Chronicle
How low will gas prices go?
Mercury News
Last Remaining Ballots Counted for 3 Local Measures
FOX News
L.A. County's sales tax measure passes — officially
Progressive Railroading
Local Congressman, Xavier Becerra, to the Obama Administration, Sources Say
LAist
MTA Harbor Subdivision
The Transit Coalition
New study shows support for Gold Line extension to Ontario
KPCC News In Brief
Opinion: Obama needs Transportation secretary who embraces regionalism
Mercury News
Review urged on Palmdale airport land
Daily News
The Seven Silent Crises of Metropolitan America
ULI – The Ground Floor
S.F. subway project receives final clearance
Metro Magazine
Study Concludes Extending Light Rail to LA/Ontario International Airport is Feasible; Two Routes are Recommended for Further Analysis - Results of Recent Survey Show Vast Majority of San Gabriel Valley Residents Support Light Rail Extension to the Airport
MarketWatch
Transit systems, not people, cause traffic jams
San Francisco Chronicle
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony
MarketWatch
Will Gold Line Get Extended to Ontario Airport
StreetsBlogLA
Will the MTA get on board with Google Transit? Maybe, officials say
LA Now/Bottleneck Blog
Yes to cleaner air but at what cost?
Capitol Weekly
Washington Business Journal
Federal officials may sign off on new Metrolink safety system
Press Enterprise
Gold Line extension back on track with the passage of a half-cent sales-tax measure
Whittier Daily News
Google Transit is here!
Share the Ride – SLO Regional Rideshare
Hahn rebukes Port disaster plan
Daily Breeze
High hopes for federal high speed rail funds
San Francisco Chronicle
How low will gas prices go?
Mercury News
Last Remaining Ballots Counted for 3 Local Measures
FOX News
L.A. County's sales tax measure passes — officially
Progressive Railroading
Local Congressman, Xavier Becerra, to the Obama Administration, Sources Say
LAist
MTA Harbor Subdivision
The Transit Coalition
New study shows support for Gold Line extension to Ontario
KPCC News In Brief
Opinion: Obama needs Transportation secretary who embraces regionalism
Mercury News
Review urged on Palmdale airport land
Daily News
The Seven Silent Crises of Metropolitan America
ULI – The Ground Floor
S.F. subway project receives final clearance
Metro Magazine
Study Concludes Extending Light Rail to LA/Ontario International Airport is Feasible; Two Routes are Recommended for Further Analysis - Results of Recent Survey Show Vast Majority of San Gabriel Valley Residents Support Light Rail Extension to the Airport
MarketWatch
Transit systems, not people, cause traffic jams
San Francisco Chronicle
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony
MarketWatch
Will Gold Line Get Extended to Ontario Airport
StreetsBlogLA
Will the MTA get on board with Google Transit? Maybe, officials say
LA Now/Bottleneck Blog
Yes to cleaner air but at what cost?
Capitol Weekly
12/03/2008
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday December 3, 2008
Bicycles with Belt Drives Excite Commuters
BikeCommuteTips
Bottleneck Blog being folded into L.A. Now blog
Bottleneck Blog/Los Angeles Times
Brightness of red light a focus on Metrolink crash probe
Los Angeles Times
California Transportation Leaders Join Governor Schwarzenegger in Calling for New Federal Economic Stimulus Package That Includes Billions for State Infrastructure Improvements
MarketWatch
Final vote tally shows Measure R approved
Inside SoCal
First CNG Alternative-Fuel Trucks Arrive at Southern California Ports to Combat Air Pollution
MarketWatch
First two Measure R rail projects
LA Visions
HAAS-TA LA VISTA: Dear MTA, Your Drivers Suck
WeHo News
His commute's a wild ride
UCLA Today
How To Write The Next Transportation Bill?
National Journal
Intelligent Transportation Society of America Announces "Best of ITS" Award Winners
PRWeb
Let’s go, public transport!
LA Eastside
Measure R Win: Done and Done
CurbedLA
Metro Board Getting Ready to Spend Measure R Money
StreetsBlogLA
Orange Line to be repaved between Winnetka and Balboa
Daily News
Passage of Two Key Transportation Measures in California is Expected to Provide Significant Funds to Reduce Congestion
MarketWatch
Red light Metrolink train ran before Chatsworth crash may not have been clearly visible
Los Angeles Times
SAN FRANCISCO - Central Subway given feds' green light
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco to Lead U.S. in Congestion Charging?
The City Fix
Tell the Highway Lobby About ‘09 Transpo Spending
StreetsBlogLA
Test of CNG trucks gets rolling at ports
Press Telegram
Two routes identified for rail line extension to Ontario airport
Daily Bulletin
Traffic gripe? New Web site is spot to air it
Daily News
Link to FAST (Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic): http://www.fastla.org/
Transit Sales Tax Goes in Effect July 1st
LAist
Update: Voters Approve Measures H and R
LA Business Journal
Web site allows commuters to sound off on L.A. traffic
Press Telegram
Will L.A. have the gumption to require businesses to provide transit passes?
LA Now
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BikeCommuteTips
Bottleneck Blog being folded into L.A. Now blog
Bottleneck Blog/Los Angeles Times
Brightness of red light a focus on Metrolink crash probe
Los Angeles Times
California Transportation Leaders Join Governor Schwarzenegger in Calling for New Federal Economic Stimulus Package That Includes Billions for State Infrastructure Improvements
MarketWatch
Final vote tally shows Measure R approved
Inside SoCal
First CNG Alternative-Fuel Trucks Arrive at Southern California Ports to Combat Air Pollution
MarketWatch
First two Measure R rail projects
LA Visions
HAAS-TA LA VISTA: Dear MTA, Your Drivers Suck
WeHo News
His commute's a wild ride
UCLA Today
How To Write The Next Transportation Bill?
National Journal
Intelligent Transportation Society of America Announces "Best of ITS" Award Winners
PRWeb
Let’s go, public transport!
LA Eastside
Measure R Win: Done and Done
CurbedLA
Metro Board Getting Ready to Spend Measure R Money
StreetsBlogLA
Orange Line to be repaved between Winnetka and Balboa
Daily News
Passage of Two Key Transportation Measures in California is Expected to Provide Significant Funds to Reduce Congestion
MarketWatch
Red light Metrolink train ran before Chatsworth crash may not have been clearly visible
Los Angeles Times
SAN FRANCISCO - Central Subway given feds' green light
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco to Lead U.S. in Congestion Charging?
The City Fix
Tell the Highway Lobby About ‘09 Transpo Spending
StreetsBlogLA
Test of CNG trucks gets rolling at ports
Press Telegram
Two routes identified for rail line extension to Ontario airport
Daily Bulletin
Traffic gripe? New Web site is spot to air it
Daily News
Link to FAST (Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic): http://www.fastla.org/
Transit Sales Tax Goes in Effect July 1st
LAist
Update: Voters Approve Measures H and R
LA Business Journal
Web site allows commuters to sound off on L.A. traffic
Press Telegram
Will L.A. have the gumption to require businesses to provide transit passes?
LA Now
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12/02/2008
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday December 2, 2008
Air Pollution, Global Warming Costing California Billions Each Year
Smart Growth Online
Argentina unveils 21 billion USD in infrastructure megaplan
AFP
Board gives Palmdale airport last try
Daily Breeze
Fix Expo Increases Pressure In Advance of CPUC Ruling
StreetsBlogLA
Gasoline is cheap, but we're still saving it - Habits acquired when gas was more than $4 a gallon are still with us, held fast by job insecurity and the belief that prices will rise again
Los Angeles Times
Gentrification fears ride into the Boyle Heights on the Gold Line
The Eastsider
Governor to ask Obama for public-works money
San Diego Union Tribune
Governors, Pelosi Meet on Funding in Stimulus
Congressional Quarterly
Judy Chu Says California Gas Use Down 8.3%, Diesel Plummets 14.4%
Market Watch
L.A. Port Operations Chief Rips FMC Port Trucking Analysis
Cunningham Report
Latino side of LA will benefit from new subway - Will the Gold Line bring the gold card to Eastside?
Latino Journal
Measure R wins while anti-gang parcel tax loses
Daily News
Metra teams with Google TransitNew website offers commuters easier access to schedules, train station locations
Columbia Chronicle
Metrolink train slams into car in Riverside - The driver of the car got out safely before the crash. No one was hurt on the train, which was traveling from Union Station to Riverside. The accident is under investigation
Los Angeles Times
NY subway hands out late notes
ABC News
Oberstar pushes huge jobs plan
Duluth News Tribune
Rail Runner: On to Santa Fe by mid-December
New Mexico Independent
Responding to MTA Spin & Deception
Citizen’s Campaign to the Fix the Expo Rail Line
San Francisco researches congestion charge - Revenue would help improve public transit
California Aggie
Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency
Los Angeles Times
Schwarzenegger Declares Fiscal Emergency for California
LAist
Shipping Ports Feel Economic Downturn Firsthand
NPR
Today's gas prices not seen since 2005
Ventura County Star
Transit Tax Officially Wins, Time to Start Laying Track
LAist
Web site allows commuters to sound off on L.A. traffic
Press Telegram
With ballots all counted, Measure R's victory is complete
Bottleneck Blog
Smart Growth Online
Argentina unveils 21 billion USD in infrastructure megaplan
AFP
Board gives Palmdale airport last try
Daily Breeze
Fix Expo Increases Pressure In Advance of CPUC Ruling
StreetsBlogLA
Gasoline is cheap, but we're still saving it - Habits acquired when gas was more than $4 a gallon are still with us, held fast by job insecurity and the belief that prices will rise again
Los Angeles Times
Gentrification fears ride into the Boyle Heights on the Gold Line
The Eastsider
Governor to ask Obama for public-works money
San Diego Union Tribune
Governors, Pelosi Meet on Funding in Stimulus
Congressional Quarterly
Judy Chu Says California Gas Use Down 8.3%, Diesel Plummets 14.4%
Market Watch
L.A. Port Operations Chief Rips FMC Port Trucking Analysis
Cunningham Report
Latino side of LA will benefit from new subway - Will the Gold Line bring the gold card to Eastside?
Latino Journal
Measure R wins while anti-gang parcel tax loses
Daily News
Metra teams with Google TransitNew website offers commuters easier access to schedules, train station locations
Columbia Chronicle
Metrolink train slams into car in Riverside - The driver of the car got out safely before the crash. No one was hurt on the train, which was traveling from Union Station to Riverside. The accident is under investigation
Los Angeles Times
NY subway hands out late notes
ABC News
Oberstar pushes huge jobs plan
Duluth News Tribune
Rail Runner: On to Santa Fe by mid-December
New Mexico Independent
Responding to MTA Spin & Deception
Citizen’s Campaign to the Fix the Expo Rail Line
San Francisco researches congestion charge - Revenue would help improve public transit
California Aggie
Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency
Los Angeles Times
Schwarzenegger Declares Fiscal Emergency for California
LAist
Shipping Ports Feel Economic Downturn Firsthand
NPR
Today's gas prices not seen since 2005
Ventura County Star
Transit Tax Officially Wins, Time to Start Laying Track
LAist
Web site allows commuters to sound off on L.A. traffic
Press Telegram
With ballots all counted, Measure R's victory is complete
Bottleneck Blog
12/01/2008
Transportation Headlines for Monday December 1, 2008
Airports in a dogfight over jet noise
Daily News
Futurist: The Roads of Tomorrow
Congressional Quarterly
Gas prices seesaw
Whittier Daily News
Home Buyers Demand Short Commutes, Efficient Homes (with Backyards, Parking, lots of Square Feet)
Oil Drum
Inland freeway commute times are down
Press Telegram
John Wayne Airport continues expansion project despite dismal state of airline industry
Los Angeles Times
LACMA in need of a bailout after donating to Measure R
Daily News
Los Angeles gas prices drop in 75th daily decline
Daily News
Passenger Rail: Are the Best Days Yet to Come?
Green Daily
Policy Agenda For Public Transportation Proposed by the American Public Transportation Association and the Community Transportation Association of America Presented to the Transportation Transition Team of President Elect Barack Obama
America Public Transportation Association
Santa Monica’s Gingerbread Bus Hits All the Right Notes
Santa Monica Surf/Lookout News
So what about the San Fernando Valley?
RailPAC
Sprinter makes inroads with college students
San Diego Union Tribune
Trucking limits up for Long Beach vote
Press Telegram
What is Next for Amtrak?
RailPAC
where we go from here: measure ‘r’ tax a reality
angelenic
Daily News
Futurist: The Roads of Tomorrow
Congressional Quarterly
Gas prices seesaw
Whittier Daily News
Home Buyers Demand Short Commutes, Efficient Homes (with Backyards, Parking, lots of Square Feet)
Oil Drum
Inland freeway commute times are down
Press Telegram
John Wayne Airport continues expansion project despite dismal state of airline industry
Los Angeles Times
LACMA in need of a bailout after donating to Measure R
Daily News
Los Angeles gas prices drop in 75th daily decline
Daily News
Passenger Rail: Are the Best Days Yet to Come?
Green Daily
Policy Agenda For Public Transportation Proposed by the American Public Transportation Association and the Community Transportation Association of America Presented to the Transportation Transition Team of President Elect Barack Obama
America Public Transportation Association
Santa Monica’s Gingerbread Bus Hits All the Right Notes
Santa Monica Surf/Lookout News
So what about the San Fernando Valley?
RailPAC
Sprinter makes inroads with college students
San Diego Union Tribune
Trucking limits up for Long Beach vote
Press Telegram
What is Next for Amtrak?
RailPAC
where we go from here: measure ‘r’ tax a reality
angelenic
11/30/2008
Transportation Headlines for Sunday November 30, 2008
Amtrak violated state maintenance contract, Caltrans says
Sacramento Bee
California has a new clout in Congress - Many lawmakers are in key positions to act on environmental and other measures that could benefit the state
Los Angeles Times
County sales tax to pay for roads again being urged - How 5 other counties got votes studied
Ventura County Star
Despite lower gas prices, many still use public transportation
Daily Bulletin
Fontana gets more federal money for 10 Freeway overpass
San Bernardino Sun
Gold Line extension to L.A. Eastside stirs hopes, fears
Los Angeles Times
Riders say fare is fair
Press Telegram
Ship cargo volume slumping at West Coast ports
San Francisco Chronicle
Will the Gold Line bring the gold card to Eastside?
L.A. Now
Sacramento Bee
California has a new clout in Congress - Many lawmakers are in key positions to act on environmental and other measures that could benefit the state
Los Angeles Times
County sales tax to pay for roads again being urged - How 5 other counties got votes studied
Ventura County Star
Despite lower gas prices, many still use public transportation
Daily Bulletin
Fontana gets more federal money for 10 Freeway overpass
San Bernardino Sun
Gold Line extension to L.A. Eastside stirs hopes, fears
Los Angeles Times
Riders say fare is fair
Press Telegram
Ship cargo volume slumping at West Coast ports
San Francisco Chronicle
Will the Gold Line bring the gold card to Eastside?
L.A. Now
11/29/2008
Transportation Headlines for Saturday November 29, 2008
Airports taking off in Inland Valley
Daily Bulletin
Connect the dots - For stronger cities, build better connections
Grist
Google helps with Santa Monica Parking
Bottleneck Blog
Google maps for cyclists?
BikeRadar
How to tame a freeway - put a park on top
NRDC Switchboard
I-5 project year late, over budget
Santa Clarita Signal
Measure R's lead expands yet again
Bottleneck Blog
Modernization plans for LAX unveiled
The Beach Reporter
Overview of Bus Rapid Transit in the United States
RizkibeoTheTransporter
Presidential transition team gets earful on tough transportation issues
The Trucker
Progress slow after restoration of San Bernardino's Santa Fe Depot four years ago
Press Enterprise
Western Governors Ask Obama for National Green Energy Plan
Environmental News Service
Will Safety Concerns Delay the Completion of the Expo Line in Los Angeles?
Tree Hugger
Daily Bulletin
Connect the dots - For stronger cities, build better connections
Grist
Google helps with Santa Monica Parking
Bottleneck Blog
Google maps for cyclists?
BikeRadar
How to tame a freeway - put a park on top
NRDC Switchboard
I-5 project year late, over budget
Santa Clarita Signal
Measure R's lead expands yet again
Bottleneck Blog
Modernization plans for LAX unveiled
The Beach Reporter
Overview of Bus Rapid Transit in the United States
RizkibeoTheTransporter
Presidential transition team gets earful on tough transportation issues
The Trucker
Progress slow after restoration of San Bernardino's Santa Fe Depot four years ago
Press Enterprise
Western Governors Ask Obama for National Green Energy Plan
Environmental News Service
Will Safety Concerns Delay the Completion of the Expo Line in Los Angeles?
Tree Hugger
11/28/2008
Transportation Headlines for Friday November 28, 2008
28 Reasons To Ride A Bike
Bike Jax
Back in traffic: Low gas prices lead more to drive
Daily News
Big decision could derail Expo Line
LA Now/Bottleneck Blog
California commission to decide on safety of L.A. rail line – Next week the PUC plans to consider whether Expo Line planners have taken adequate steps to protect students at two campuses along the route
Los Angeles Times
Local authorities get in on push for electric cars
USA Today
Metrolink riders take advantage of holiday fare
Press Enterprise
West Coast ports face struggle to maintain relevance
Los Angeles Times
Bike Jax
Back in traffic: Low gas prices lead more to drive
Daily News
Big decision could derail Expo Line
LA Now/Bottleneck Blog
California commission to decide on safety of L.A. rail line – Next week the PUC plans to consider whether Expo Line planners have taken adequate steps to protect students at two campuses along the route
Los Angeles Times
Local authorities get in on push for electric cars
USA Today
Metrolink riders take advantage of holiday fare
Press Enterprise
West Coast ports face struggle to maintain relevance
Los Angeles Times
11/27/2008
Transportation Headlines for Thursday November 27, 2008
AASHTO launches infrastructure campaign
Fleet Owner
Asked & Answered: Yvonne Brathwaite Burke
Los Angeles Wave
BNSF Adds Third Rail Line through Cajon Pass
RailFanning
Crenshaw District: Suburban Paradise Still Possible
CurbedLA
Editorial - We're thankful - A decisive election, our firefighters and innovative devices, among other things, make our list
Los Angeles Times
Gas price bust is a boon, but will it stick? Gasoline prices have dropped 48% since Labor Day, easing the burden on the consumer
Los Angeles Times
LACMA Questioned about Donation to Transit Tax Measure
LAist
Metrolink launches online trip planner
Metro Magazine
Metrolink ridership down 10 percent after Rialto accident
Press Enterprise
New Orleans' Streetcars Make a Comeback
Planetizen
New text message service updates for MTA! New York MTA, that is
Bottleneck Blog
O.C. commuters must pay more to ride bus
KABC 7 TV
Parking Relief
CurbedLA
Rep. Waxman brings robust oversight to new leadership role
LandLine Magazine
Saving Oil, Cutting Pollution: How to Transform Transportation
NRDC Switchboard
Some favorite Google Maps features now for iPhone
Google Lat-Lon
Trains Under Baghdad
StreetsBlog
Fleet Owner
Asked & Answered: Yvonne Brathwaite Burke
Los Angeles Wave
BNSF Adds Third Rail Line through Cajon Pass
RailFanning
Crenshaw District: Suburban Paradise Still Possible
CurbedLA
Editorial - We're thankful - A decisive election, our firefighters and innovative devices, among other things, make our list
Los Angeles Times
Gas price bust is a boon, but will it stick? Gasoline prices have dropped 48% since Labor Day, easing the burden on the consumer
Los Angeles Times
LACMA Questioned about Donation to Transit Tax Measure
LAist
Metrolink launches online trip planner
Metro Magazine
Metrolink ridership down 10 percent after Rialto accident
Press Enterprise
New Orleans' Streetcars Make a Comeback
Planetizen
New text message service updates for MTA! New York MTA, that is
Bottleneck Blog
O.C. commuters must pay more to ride bus
KABC 7 TV
Parking Relief
CurbedLA
Rep. Waxman brings robust oversight to new leadership role
LandLine Magazine
Saving Oil, Cutting Pollution: How to Transform Transportation
NRDC Switchboard
Some favorite Google Maps features now for iPhone
Google Lat-Lon
Trains Under Baghdad
StreetsBlog
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