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6/16/2009

Transportation Headlines for Tuesday June 16, 2009

APTA: New Surface Transportation Bill Unlikely To Be Approved By September Deadline
Progressive Railroading

Authorities Issue 400 Traffic Tickets On Eastside In Advance Of Gold Line Opening
Los Angeles Times

Aviation Industry Outlines Ambitious Climate Goals
Clean & Green

Delay, Delay, Delay: LA Planning Commission Puts Off Preservation Ordinance Vote
Architects Newspaper

Estately: A Real Estate Site With “Search By Transit Proximity” Function
Trillium Solutions

Forecast: Los Angeles Area Should Lead Economic Recovery
Long Beach Press-Telegram

Free Parking At Dodger’s Stadium Next Three Nights
Los Angeles Daily News

Group Wants Transportation Overhaul (Bipartisan Policy Center’s new mode-neutral freight fee)
Trucker.com
Executive Summary: (Performance Driven: A New Vision For U.S. Transportation Policy)

How Green Are Trains, Public Transportation, And Hybrid Cars? It Depends
Christian Science Monitor

LADOT Bikeways To LA Cyclists: An Open Letter
SoapBox LA

Maglev Or DesertXpress? One Could Be Your New Ride
Las Vegas Sun

Making The Eastside Safe For Gold Line Light Rail Extension
Los Angeles Times

Metro To Implement Bus Service Changes And Enhancements Effective Sunday, June 28
Metro Press Release

Metro Urges Pedestrians, Motorists To Observe Safety Laws As Officers Begin Issuing Tickets Along New Eastside Rail Line
Metro Press Release

Most Whittier-Area Cities Jointing to Support Washington Boulevard Route For Light Rail
Whittier Daily News

The NYT On California HSR
California High Speed Rail Blog

Outreach “Train-ing” – Arroyo Seco Style
CityWatch

Polluting Vehicles Still In State’s Cross Hairs
San Diego Union-Tribune

State Gasoline Price Passes $3 Mark Again
San Francisco Chronicle