Today's Headlines - more at Metro

3/20/2009

Transportation Headlines for Friday March 20, 2009

Betting on Bedrooms Near Subways
CurbedLA

BRU: How About a Stimulus for Bus Riders?
StreetsBlogLA

Caltrans resources stretched to keep up with trash cleanup
North County Times/Californian

Did you know? (AMTRAK)
Riding in Riverside

Difficult road likely for transit district - Agency to be in red for next few years
San Diego Union Tribune

DOT and HUD Team Up for TOD
StreetsBlogLA

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters working with Zachry American Infrastructure, member of Zachry Hastings Alliance
Business Wire

Frank McCourt touches many bases at luncheon - One of the owner's main points was that the team will not cover the cost of last season's successful shuttle service from Union Station to Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Times

How Far Can $1.3 Billion Take Amtrak?
Planetizen

Industry OKs additional tracks near intermodal facility
Whittier Daily News

Legislation Aimed At Boosting Representation On MTA Board
KHTS AM 1220

Los Angeles Maps - Download Metro, Rail, Bike Maps and Tourist Guides (iPhone/iPodTouch)
AppShopper

Obama visit juices up SoCal electric vehicle plant
AP

Obama Meets with Schwarzenegger, Others on Stimulus Bill
VOA News

Obama Presses Alternative-Energy Agenda
CNN Money

Palmdale Pol Wants to Take One of L.A.’s Metro Board Slots
StreetsBlogLA

Plans begin for new carpool lanes on 10 Freeway
Inland Empire Breaking News

Public’s Input Sought in Metro Meetings
Eastside Sun

Redesigning City Design
Planetizen

Scoping For Wilshire/WeHo Subway To Sea Begins
WeHo News

Supplier admits using sub-strength steel in Sound Transit light-rail columns
Seattle Times

Taking look at regional aviation
Press Enterprise

USDOT Takes Community Focus with Them on the Road
StreetsBlogLA

US ports fear security deadline could hit trade
AFP

U.S. transportation, housing departments team up to promote transit-oriented development efforts
Progressive Railroading