AIG asset sales gather steam: source
Reuters
Bus-Only Wilshire Lanes: Time For Meetings
MetBlogsLA
Clean Energy Secures Ownership of Existing Las Vegas Network of Retail CNG Stations from Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Action Makes Possible Expanded Natural Gas Vehicle Market
MarketWatch
LA County Voters Approve Measure R
KABC 7 TV
LA Gets Diagonal Crosswalks (again)
StreetsBlogLA
Measure R gets L.A. County Support
CBS 2/KCAL 9 TV
Measure R's lead shrinks
Bottleneck Blog
Montebello council OKs trail upgrade
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Plan for high-speed rail system released
San Francisco Chronicle
Public Transportation: Benefits for the 21st Century
Smart Growth Online
Sales tax: 11.25%
Opinion LA
San Pedro trolley study highlights issues
Daily Breeze
Strategic Planning in a High-Performing Transit Authority
Mass Transit Magazine
Torrance to team with Redondo Beach for transit grants
Daily Breeze
Transit / AIG Problem
ATU News
11/07/2008
Transportation Headlines for Friday November 7, 2008
California to get first bullet train in US
Earth Times
Call to Obama: We Want Transit
Extraordinary Observations
City Council Takes Aim at CALTRANS Safe Routes to Schools
StreetsBlogLA
Election success!
LA Visions
Despite Dramatic Dip In Gas Prices, Public Transit Users Save Almost $9,000 Per Household Annually
American Public Transportation Association
Fixing the Financing of Transportation
Switchboard
Getting To Claremont
CurbedLA
How Will Measure R Affect Your Wallet?
KHTS 1220 AM
In 20 years UCLA might have a subway. YAY FOR MEASURE R!!!!
The Bus Bench
Jobless rate at 25-year high - Unemployment claims hit 1983 levels nationally
Pasadena Star News
L.A. must retain Palmdale airport plan
Daily News
LAX FlyAway Wins Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
eMedia
Map of Measure R results
Bottleneck Blog
Proponents say Measure R results will stand
Bottleneck Blog
Prop R Scores—What Does It Mean for You
CityWatchLA
Metro Board Members Thank Voters for Approving Measure R
YouTube/MetroLibrarian
Nighttime DASH Supported, But Not Yet Funded
BlogDowntown
Over 70% of Public Transportation Ballot Measures Pass -- At least $75 billion approved for public transportation on state and local ballot initiatives
American Public Transportation Association
Railroads, rail labor unions recognize Obama Administration's potential
Progressive Railroading
Sales tax to rise to 8.75% for transit
Santa Clarita Signal
Schwarzenegger calls for sales tax hike, cuts in services
Los Angeles Times
Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association -- Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joe Biden
American Public Transportation Association
UCLA students play a role in success of critical LA County transportation measure
UCLA Sustainability
Visa to Improve Payment Experience for Commuters
Mass Transit Magazine
Voters Approve $71 Billion for Transportation Funding
MarketWatch
With Election Over, It’s Time To Focus on Federal Transportation Policy
StreetsBlogLA
Earth Times
Call to Obama: We Want Transit
Extraordinary Observations
City Council Takes Aim at CALTRANS Safe Routes to Schools
StreetsBlogLA
Election success!
LA Visions
Despite Dramatic Dip In Gas Prices, Public Transit Users Save Almost $9,000 Per Household Annually
American Public Transportation Association
Fixing the Financing of Transportation
Switchboard
Getting To Claremont
CurbedLA
How Will Measure R Affect Your Wallet?
KHTS 1220 AM
In 20 years UCLA might have a subway. YAY FOR MEASURE R!!!!
The Bus Bench
Jobless rate at 25-year high - Unemployment claims hit 1983 levels nationally
Pasadena Star News
L.A. must retain Palmdale airport plan
Daily News
LAX FlyAway Wins Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
eMedia
Map of Measure R results
Bottleneck Blog
Proponents say Measure R results will stand
Bottleneck Blog
Prop R Scores—What Does It Mean for You
CityWatchLA
Metro Board Members Thank Voters for Approving Measure R
YouTube/MetroLibrarian
Nighttime DASH Supported, But Not Yet Funded
BlogDowntown
Over 70% of Public Transportation Ballot Measures Pass -- At least $75 billion approved for public transportation on state and local ballot initiatives
American Public Transportation Association
Railroads, rail labor unions recognize Obama Administration's potential
Progressive Railroading
Sales tax to rise to 8.75% for transit
Santa Clarita Signal
Schwarzenegger calls for sales tax hike, cuts in services
Los Angeles Times
Statement by William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association -- Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joe Biden
American Public Transportation Association
UCLA students play a role in success of critical LA County transportation measure
UCLA Sustainability
Visa to Improve Payment Experience for Commuters
Mass Transit Magazine
Voters Approve $71 Billion for Transportation Funding
MarketWatch
With Election Over, It’s Time To Focus on Federal Transportation Policy
StreetsBlogLA
11/06/2008
Transportation Headlines for Thursday November 6, 2008
AIG fallout - Transit agencies weakened financially
Watertown Daily Times
Approval of transit funds paves the way for new challenges - Voters say yes to Proposition 1A and Measure R, but tough decisions remain.
Los Angeles Times
Big Day for Transportation in LA
Living in Los Angeles Without a Car
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS - 1.6 million ballots are uncounted in California
In L.A. County, an estimated 566,000 votes have yet to be tallied. In Orange County, about 239,000 await counting. All must be counted by Dec. 2.
Los Angeles Times
Coalition of Whatever - Bizarre outcomes in California bond measures, social issues, taxes. Mystery voters have their say
LA Weekly
Come On Ride the Train(s)
CurbedLA
Energy Thinkers Ponder The Future
New York Times
Full Steam Ahead for California's High-Speed Rail
Wired
High-Speed Rail Authority readies action plan
San Francisco Chronicle
L.A. County voters approve MTA sales tax
Daily Bulletin
LAX FlyAway Wins Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
MarketWatch
Los Angeles Measure R passes, allowing for massive transportation infrastructure upgrades
Force Change
Massive budget deficit keeps growing, California's Senate chief says
Sacramento Bee
Measure R… by the numbers
MetroRiderLA
Measure R holding its own
LA Now
Measure R: Now What?
CurbedLA
Measure R: MTA effort below bar
Press Telegram
Measure R and High Speed Rail passes. Roger Snoble where is my Gold Line!!!
The Bus Bench
Measure R: Public works projects in Los Angeles
CainMosni
MTA moves ahead on Measure R plans
Pasadena Star News
Pols take their victory lap for Measure R
Bottleneck Blog
Port vital to economy
Ventura County Star
President Obama on Smart Growth
Pooling Resources
Transit Agencies Seek Aid in Avoiding A.I.G. Fees
New York Times
This Friday: A Future Without Cars? People, Bikes and Community
C.I.C.Y.L.E
Transit authorities seek aid in avoiding AIG fees
Investment News
Transportation infrastructure: Obama win may help bring infrastructure front and center
Logistics Management
Transportation and Obama
CurbedLA
Two-front war - Southern California clean-trucks case is before courts, FMC
Journal of Commerce
Vast majority of tax measures across L.A. County win - All but four among dozens sail to victory, some by huge margins. One observer says young people were voting their self-interest: improving schools and reducing gridlock
Los Angeles Times
Voters say YES to transit
Calitics
Watertown Daily Times
Approval of transit funds paves the way for new challenges - Voters say yes to Proposition 1A and Measure R, but tough decisions remain.
Los Angeles Times
Big Day for Transportation in LA
Living in Los Angeles Without a Car
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS - 1.6 million ballots are uncounted in California
In L.A. County, an estimated 566,000 votes have yet to be tallied. In Orange County, about 239,000 await counting. All must be counted by Dec. 2.
Los Angeles Times
Coalition of Whatever - Bizarre outcomes in California bond measures, social issues, taxes. Mystery voters have their say
LA Weekly
Come On Ride the Train(s)
CurbedLA
Energy Thinkers Ponder The Future
New York Times
Full Steam Ahead for California's High-Speed Rail
Wired
High-Speed Rail Authority readies action plan
San Francisco Chronicle
L.A. County voters approve MTA sales tax
Daily Bulletin
LAX FlyAway Wins Innovative Transportation Solutions Award
MarketWatch
Los Angeles Measure R passes, allowing for massive transportation infrastructure upgrades
Force Change
Massive budget deficit keeps growing, California's Senate chief says
Sacramento Bee
Measure R… by the numbers
MetroRiderLA
Measure R holding its own
LA Now
Measure R: Now What?
CurbedLA
Measure R: MTA effort below bar
Press Telegram
Measure R and High Speed Rail passes. Roger Snoble where is my Gold Line!!!
The Bus Bench
Measure R: Public works projects in Los Angeles
CainMosni
MTA moves ahead on Measure R plans
Pasadena Star News
Pols take their victory lap for Measure R
Bottleneck Blog
Port vital to economy
Ventura County Star
President Obama on Smart Growth
Pooling Resources
Transit Agencies Seek Aid in Avoiding A.I.G. Fees
New York Times
This Friday: A Future Without Cars? People, Bikes and Community
C.I.C.Y.L.E
Transit authorities seek aid in avoiding AIG fees
Investment News
Transportation infrastructure: Obama win may help bring infrastructure front and center
Logistics Management
Transportation and Obama
CurbedLA
Two-front war - Southern California clean-trucks case is before courts, FMC
Journal of Commerce
Vast majority of tax measures across L.A. County win - All but four among dozens sail to victory, some by huge margins. One observer says young people were voting their self-interest: improving schools and reducing gridlock
Los Angeles Times
Voters say YES to transit
Calitics
11/05/2008
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday November 5, 2008
Measure R: Transit sales tax Yes 67.4% No 32.6%
(2/3 vote needed to pass.) Precincts reporting: 100.0%
17 Pasadena voters talk about Measure R -- some even can remember how they voted on it!
Bottleneck Blog
How often do those who oversee transit actually ride it?
Bottleneck Blog
In downturn, LAX in tough fix on improvements - Executives say tighter borrowing costs and a drop in passenger and cargo volume in the near term won't halt crucial upgrades. Mayor Villaraigosa is expected to unveil designs this month
Los Angeles Times
LADOT Ready for Late Night DASH Service
StreetsBlogLA
Mark Ridley-Thomas wins election for L.A. County supervisor -The state senator beats City Councilman Bernard C. Parks in the 2nd District
Los Angeles Times
Measure R Campaign Wraps Up
KNBC 4 TV
Measure R funds won't get rolling soon - Projects intended to relieve congested traffic are at least five years away, officials say
Los Angeles Times
http://yesonr.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/measure-r-passes-press-conf-wed-945-am/
Yes on R
Measure R sales-tax passes
Daily News
Metrolink malfunction delays some trains
Los Angeles Times
Sales tax hike for transit projects in L.A. County wins approval
Los Angeles Times
Stimulus plan: Bypass environmental reviews - Governor proposes shortcuts on reports for public works
San Diego Union Tribune
Transportation officials consider toll lanes
Press Enteprise
Visa offers payWave contactless payment to transit operators
ATM Marketplace
voters pass measure ‘r’ and high-speed rail bond
angelenic
Westsiders decide on development, college bonds, telecom tax - In Beverly Hills, a hotel development is too close to call. Santa Monica voters defeat initiative that would have capped commercial projects
Los Angeles Times
(2/3 vote needed to pass.) Precincts reporting: 100.0%
17 Pasadena voters talk about Measure R -- some even can remember how they voted on it!
Bottleneck Blog
How often do those who oversee transit actually ride it?
Bottleneck Blog
In downturn, LAX in tough fix on improvements - Executives say tighter borrowing costs and a drop in passenger and cargo volume in the near term won't halt crucial upgrades. Mayor Villaraigosa is expected to unveil designs this month
Los Angeles Times
LADOT Ready for Late Night DASH Service
StreetsBlogLA
Mark Ridley-Thomas wins election for L.A. County supervisor -The state senator beats City Councilman Bernard C. Parks in the 2nd District
Los Angeles Times
Measure R Campaign Wraps Up
KNBC 4 TV
Measure R funds won't get rolling soon - Projects intended to relieve congested traffic are at least five years away, officials say
Los Angeles Times
http://yesonr.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/measure-r-passes-press-conf-wed-945-am/
Yes on R
Measure R sales-tax passes
Daily News
Metrolink malfunction delays some trains
Los Angeles Times
Sales tax hike for transit projects in L.A. County wins approval
Los Angeles Times
Stimulus plan: Bypass environmental reviews - Governor proposes shortcuts on reports for public works
San Diego Union Tribune
Transportation officials consider toll lanes
Press Enteprise
Visa offers payWave contactless payment to transit operators
ATM Marketplace
voters pass measure ‘r’ and high-speed rail bond
angelenic
Westsiders decide on development, college bonds, telecom tax - In Beverly Hills, a hotel development is too close to call. Santa Monica voters defeat initiative that would have capped commercial projects
Los Angeles Times
11/04/2008
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday November 4, 2008
Ask Curbed: Hope Street Bottleneck
CurbedLA
Angels Flight Railway Cars Return - Crane Lifts Sinai and Olivet Over Arch Onto Track
LA Downtown News
Car sales skid 32% nationally
Daily News
Dan Walters; State budget gap widened mysteriously
Sacramento Bee
Deciphering L.A.'s tax measures
LA Now
Feinstein asks Paulson to look into lease-back deals
Botteneck Blog
Gasoline prices plunge below $2 a gallon in parts of U.S. - Nationally, the average price for self-serve regular has fallen 25.6 cents to $2.40 a gallon over the last week, while in California it's down 34.7 cents to $2.783
Los Angeles Times
LACMA major backer of sales-tax measure for transit
Daily News
Mayor Elects To Ease Parking Rules Around Polls
CBS 2 TV
Measure R: it pays for groceries, too!
Bottleneck Blog
Metro Day LA: First Annual College Student Summit
http://www.endinggridlock.org/files/Metro-Day-LA-Flyer-Nov-7-2008.pdf
MetroDayLA/EventBrite
Metro Holds Final Rund of Regional Connector Meetings
Rafu Shimpo
Metrolink board lacks firsthand passenger experience - Some transit agencies have one or more public positions on their governing boards. In Metrolink's case, not one board member rides the rails regularly
Los Angeles Times
THE PROPOSITIONS: Measure R - Alan Mittelstaedt says: YES
WitnessLA
One day left: How Bruins for Traffic Relief rallied for Measure R
Valley Girl Urban Planner
One Last Look at “Yes” and “No” on Measure R
StreetsBlogLA
Plan to bar jets at airport during the day is voted down
Los Angeles Times
Pols plan one last push for Measure R
Bottleneck Blog
Public Transportation: Benefits for the 21st Century
Green Changemakers
Questions on Prop R
CityWatch
Visa to Improve Payment Experience for Commuters in Los Angeles and Paris; Working with Transit Operators to Enable Visa Payment at the Fare Gate - No More Fumbling for Cash; Transit Operators in the World's Most Populous Areas and Visa Are Collaborating to Take the Hassle out of Payment for Mass Transit Commuters
MarketWatch
CurbedLA
Angels Flight Railway Cars Return - Crane Lifts Sinai and Olivet Over Arch Onto Track
LA Downtown News
Car sales skid 32% nationally
Daily News
Dan Walters; State budget gap widened mysteriously
Sacramento Bee
Deciphering L.A.'s tax measures
LA Now
Feinstein asks Paulson to look into lease-back deals
Botteneck Blog
Gasoline prices plunge below $2 a gallon in parts of U.S. - Nationally, the average price for self-serve regular has fallen 25.6 cents to $2.40 a gallon over the last week, while in California it's down 34.7 cents to $2.783
Los Angeles Times
LACMA major backer of sales-tax measure for transit
Daily News
Mayor Elects To Ease Parking Rules Around Polls
CBS 2 TV
Measure R: it pays for groceries, too!
Bottleneck Blog
Metro Day LA: First Annual College Student Summit
http://www.endinggridlock.org/files/Metro-Day-LA-Flyer-Nov-7-2008.pdf
MetroDayLA/EventBrite
Metro Holds Final Rund of Regional Connector Meetings
Rafu Shimpo
Metrolink board lacks firsthand passenger experience - Some transit agencies have one or more public positions on their governing boards. In Metrolink's case, not one board member rides the rails regularly
Los Angeles Times
THE PROPOSITIONS: Measure R - Alan Mittelstaedt says: YES
WitnessLA
One day left: How Bruins for Traffic Relief rallied for Measure R
Valley Girl Urban Planner
One Last Look at “Yes” and “No” on Measure R
StreetsBlogLA
Plan to bar jets at airport during the day is voted down
Los Angeles Times
Pols plan one last push for Measure R
Bottleneck Blog
Public Transportation: Benefits for the 21st Century
Green Changemakers
Questions on Prop R
CityWatch
Visa to Improve Payment Experience for Commuters in Los Angeles and Paris; Working with Transit Operators to Enable Visa Payment at the Fare Gate - No More Fumbling for Cash; Transit Operators in the World's Most Populous Areas and Visa Are Collaborating to Take the Hassle out of Payment for Mass Transit Commuters
MarketWatch
11/03/2008
Transportation Headlines for Monday Novmeber 3, 2008
Grinding the Gold Line
LAist
It’s Official, City Council Reorganizes Bike Advisory Committee
StreetsBlogLA
Messages on electronic freeway signs may soon include ads
Mercury News
(National) Public Transportation Projects Will Create Thousands of Jobs
Transportation Funding
NewsConference: Nov. 2, 2008 - Measure R
KNBC 4 TV
NextBus Completely Hornswaggled by Daylight Savings Time-Change
SFist
Renewed Focus on Passenger Trains
New York Times
'Smogtown: The Lung-Burning History of Pollution in Los Angeles' by Chip Jacobs and William J. Kelly - Cough-cough-cough!!
Los Angeles Times
Transit Agencies Facing 'Unprecedented' Financial Crisis
Planetizen
we’ve got a ticket to ride: angels flight makes it to the hill
angelenic
Weekend Political Activism:
Bruins for Traffic Relief on Wilshire, 11/2/08
San Gabriel Valley Politicians Against Measure R, 10/30/08
LAist
It’s Official, City Council Reorganizes Bike Advisory Committee
StreetsBlogLA
Messages on electronic freeway signs may soon include ads
Mercury News
(National) Public Transportation Projects Will Create Thousands of Jobs
Transportation Funding
NewsConference: Nov. 2, 2008 - Measure R
KNBC 4 TV
NextBus Completely Hornswaggled by Daylight Savings Time-Change
SFist
Renewed Focus on Passenger Trains
New York Times
'Smogtown: The Lung-Burning History of Pollution in Los Angeles' by Chip Jacobs and William J. Kelly - Cough-cough-cough!!
Los Angeles Times
Transit Agencies Facing 'Unprecedented' Financial Crisis
Planetizen
we’ve got a ticket to ride: angels flight makes it to the hill
angelenic
Weekend Political Activism:
Bruins for Traffic Relief on Wilshire, 11/2/08
San Gabriel Valley Politicians Against Measure R, 10/30/08
11/02/2008
Transportation Headlines for Sunday November 2, 2008
Amtrak looks at putting train depot in Loma Linda
San Bernardino Sun
Angels Flight Back on Track
BlogDowntown
Are Subways, Carpool Lanes, Measure R, Worth the Cost?
KABC 7 TV
BART Wi-Fi plan hits funding skid
San Francisco Examiner
Big Blue Bus Hits the Road!
Bus of the Future
Cars returned to downtown L.A.'s Angels Flight funicular
Los Angeles Times
Cycling up 35% in New York City
Bike Commute Tips
Intelligent Transportation Systems Benefits, Costs, Deployment, and Lessons Learned: 2008 Update
US DOT
LNG Plant And Stations Almost Ready To Supply Clean Fuel
Cunningham Report
October Issue of LAX Connection E-Newsletter Available
MarketWire
Ontario stands to gain as LA airport agency shifts focus
Press Telegram
Public meetings set on proposed RTA bus fare increases
Press Enterprise
Say no to traffic: Vote 'yes' for Measure R and Proposition 1A - Measure R and Proposition 1A offer viable transportation solutions
Los Angeles Times
Weekend CurbedWire: Olivet and Sinai Come Home (Angel’s Flight)
CurbedLA
San Bernardino Sun
Angels Flight Back on Track
BlogDowntown
Are Subways, Carpool Lanes, Measure R, Worth the Cost?
KABC 7 TV
BART Wi-Fi plan hits funding skid
San Francisco Examiner
Big Blue Bus Hits the Road!
Bus of the Future
Cars returned to downtown L.A.'s Angels Flight funicular
Los Angeles Times
Cycling up 35% in New York City
Bike Commute Tips
Intelligent Transportation Systems Benefits, Costs, Deployment, and Lessons Learned: 2008 Update
US DOT
LNG Plant And Stations Almost Ready To Supply Clean Fuel
Cunningham Report
October Issue of LAX Connection E-Newsletter Available
MarketWire
Ontario stands to gain as LA airport agency shifts focus
Press Telegram
Public meetings set on proposed RTA bus fare increases
Press Enterprise
Say no to traffic: Vote 'yes' for Measure R and Proposition 1A - Measure R and Proposition 1A offer viable transportation solutions
Los Angeles Times
Weekend CurbedWire: Olivet and Sinai Come Home (Angel’s Flight)
CurbedLA
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