Today's Headlines - more at Metro

3/10/2009

Transportation Headlines for Tuesday March 10, 2009

AC Transit riders may face higher fares
San Francisco Chronicle

Airport Guide for Regional Emergency Planning for CBRNE Events
Transportation Research Board

America's highway infrastructure needs money, manpower — and a new vision
How We Can Save Our Roads
Parade

Bag Check at Hollywood Subway Station Ends in Arrest of 1 Man
LAist

Bags Now Being Searched at Random in Metro Subway Stations
LAist

CALPIRG Report Identifies 20 Ways to Create More Jobs Quickly & Responsibly
Santa Monica Surf/Lookout News

Cal Poly opens new shuttle link to Metrolink station
Daily Bulletin

Cities selling stimulus money - Strapped for cash subhead on the shoulders
Pasadena Star News

City Makes Space for Zipcars on Public Streets
LAist

EXPO Notice of Extension of Comment Period on DEIR from March 13 to March 27, 2009
Build Expo

Ocean cargo/global logistics: Good news, bad news, for U.S. Seaports, according to Port Tracker report
Logistic Management

O.C.'s road test - Rejection of the Foothill South toll road is a chance for a new path
Los Angeles Times

Orange County to cut more bus services - About 7% of the county's annual bus-service hours will be cut. The eliminations are in addition to a January fare increase aimed at generating an additional $3 million annually
Los Angeles Times

Orange County transportation officials to discuss bus route cuts
KPCC 89.3 FM

Parking project about to begin at San Bernardino Metrolink station
Inland Empire Breaking News

Performance-Based Construction Contractor Prequalification
Transportation Research Board

Public-Sector Decision Making for Public-Private Partnerships
Transportation Research Board

Public transit stimulus money goes to states, cities
Reuters

Rail~Volution 2009: Call for Proposals
Smart Growth Online

Railway Age Names Pacific Harbor Line '2009 Short Line Railroad of the Year'
PRNewswire

Southern California Business and Civic Leaders Urge Federal Legislators to Rev 'America's Recovery Engine'
SysCon

States Explore Counting Miles To Replace Gas Tax
NPR

Tool for Planning and Monitoring Railroad Traffic Supports Visualization of Railroad Operations
Transportation Research Board

Transportation Monday - The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension is getting in line for $150 million of those federal stimulus package dollars
Claremont Insider

TriMet will use $1 million of federal stimulus for bike parking
Oregonian