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10/12/2008

Transportation Headlines for Sunday October 12, 2008

Amtrak Ridership Through the Roof: Time for Some New Ideas in U.S. Train Travel
Jaunted

ANOTHER VIEW - Keeping an eye on MTA bus drivers
Whittier Daily News

Bailout has a boost for bike commuters
Sacramento Bee

Driven to Despair
PBS Now

Economy to affect city, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa warns
Daily News

Editorial: Senator leads a vital charge - Metrolink rightly in the spotlight
Ventura County Star

Flight Path Gala Benefit Salutes LAX 80th Anniversary
Travel News Gazette

Inside Contactless and Cubic Demo Payment-Transit Multi-Application Card
Trading Markets

LA/Ontario International Airport Closes Parking Lot F
MarketWire

Measure R would fund area transit projects
Whittier Daily News

Metrolink: Safety Panel Appointed To Examine Procedures - Improvements Expected To Be Forwarded To Metrolink In 7 To 10 Days
KNBC 4 TV

The Munich Way - If the German City Can Turn Around a River, Why Can't L.A.?
Los Angeles Downtown News

OCTA approves strategy to unclog south Orange County - The proposal is met with opposition from environmentalists
Orange County Register

Outlook is dismal for L.A.'s future budgets - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says the city's shortfall could surpass $400 million next year, forcing slashes to services
Los Angeles Times

The Sales Tax and My Vote
The Bus Bench

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