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
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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