Today's Headlines - more at Metro

8/18/2008

Transportation Headlines for Monday August 18, 2008

Census Bureau salutes the Model T
Los Angeles Times

Drive 55 campaign gaining speed
USA Today

Foreign airlines cutting flights to Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles Times

Future shock: Gas hits $10 in California?
Contra Costa Times

L.A. could learn a thing or two from Portland
The city is a veritable transit utopia where light rail goes to the airport, parking restrictions increase public transit use and free streetcar service benefits downtown businesses. It also has a 20-year head start on planning
Los Angeles Times

LAX fees in holding pattern
Daily Breeze

Metro Gold Line is too costly (Foothill Extension)
Daily Bulletin

Middle Harbor overhaul plan progresses
Press Telegram

MTA needs new ideas
Daily Breeze

Port-fee bill faces challenges from governor's office, author says
Press Enterprise

Unsnarling Torrance traffic
Daily Breeze