Angels Flight Closure Hits Eight Years - Operator Says Railway, Which Has Missed Multiple Reopening Goals, Will Return 'Very Soon'
Downtown News
Council President Garcetti Leads First Ride for Car-Free Fridays
Blogdowntown
Eastside Gold Line Transit Service Interface Proposal — Part 0: Preview
MetroRiderLA
FTA Restores Executive Director Position; FTA Veteran Matthew Welbes Appointed
Passenger Transport
Improving Transit Efficiency The German Way
Planetizen
In wake of deadly accident, MTA makes safety fixes to help blind riders
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
L.A.'s Standard Hotel owner charged with chemical dumping - Pool workers poured large amounts of chlorine and acid down a rooftop drain, prosecutors say, causing a gas cloud in a nearby Metro station. Officials initially suspected terrorism
Los Angeles Times
LimeWire Creator Brings Open-Source Approach to Urban Planning
Wired
Meet the New Face of LA Streetcar, Inc
Blogdowntown
Metrolink to begin annual rail-grinding program
Press Enterprise
Norway or the Highway: Poo Powers Oslo Buses
Wired
Saugus Metrolink parking lot burglars still at large - Local commuters wary of using station facilities
Santa Clarita Signal
Stimulus on tap at Port of Long Beach
Press Telegram
S.V. memorial a place to reflect - Loss of 25 people devastating
Ventura County Star
Sweet 16
MetroRiderLA
Top Trends Shaping Place
Planetizen
Working to Move Public Transit Forward
Passenger Transport
1/30/2009
Transportation Headlines for Friday January 30, 2009
$5.28 Million Asked for Inaugural Transit - Extra Transportation Services 'Pushed the System to Its Limit,' Official Says
Washington Post
Alleged LA graffiti taggers tracked via Internet
Press Enterprise
Attorneys for victims in 2005 Glendale train crash fault engineer - They say the Metrolink engineer had enough time to apply emergency brakes after seeing an SUV parked on the tracks and prevent derailment in the crash that left 11 dead
Los Angeles Times
Attorneys: Metrolink driver was negligent - Engineer could have applied the emergency brakes earlier before 2005 crash, they allege
Burbank Leader
Bernard Parks steps down from MTA board
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
Car Free Fridays!
BikeCommuters
City Planning to Use Old Parking Meters for Bike Parking
StreetsBlogLA
Dukakis to S.B.: ‘Get Cracking’ - Now Is Time to Push for Commuter Rail, Ex-Prez Candidate Says
Santa Barbara Independent
Eastside Bridge Saga Nears Conclusion - The four-decades-in-the-making city project is on schedule. Eastbound lanes now open, westbound lanes in early 2010
Eastside Sun
Engineer error cited in 2005 Metrolink crash
Daily News
Expo line ruling again postponed - The decision has been held over for ‘further review’ for the second month in a row
USC Daily Trojan
Funding guaranteed for Bay Area road projects
San Francisco Chronicle
LADOT Bikeways “Under New Management”
IlluminateLA
Loma Linda takes on tasks of researching train station proposal
Press Enterprise
More Cities Want Ticket On Gold Line Extension
Eastside Sun
No PUC decision on Expo Line street crossings today
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
Old and ‘Punitive’ Bike License Law Repealed
CityWatch
Pedal to work with a City Council President
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
RTA transit center in downtown Riverside might stay put
Press Enterprise
Sharing space on the subway - Trying to make everybody happy with more room for bikes
Daily News
Site selected for Metrolink memorial - Community suggests southeast corner of Simi Valley station for plaque
Ventura County Star
Thinking Big: What About an Interstate Rail System?
StreetsBlog
William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on Passage of House Economic Recovery Bill
American Public Transportation Association
Will the economic recovery bill do anything for local transit?
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
Washington Post
Alleged LA graffiti taggers tracked via Internet
Press Enterprise
Attorneys for victims in 2005 Glendale train crash fault engineer - They say the Metrolink engineer had enough time to apply emergency brakes after seeing an SUV parked on the tracks and prevent derailment in the crash that left 11 dead
Los Angeles Times
Attorneys: Metrolink driver was negligent - Engineer could have applied the emergency brakes earlier before 2005 crash, they allege
Burbank Leader
Bernard Parks steps down from MTA board
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
Car Free Fridays!
BikeCommuters
City Planning to Use Old Parking Meters for Bike Parking
StreetsBlogLA
Dukakis to S.B.: ‘Get Cracking’ - Now Is Time to Push for Commuter Rail, Ex-Prez Candidate Says
Santa Barbara Independent
Eastside Bridge Saga Nears Conclusion - The four-decades-in-the-making city project is on schedule. Eastbound lanes now open, westbound lanes in early 2010
Eastside Sun
Engineer error cited in 2005 Metrolink crash
Daily News
Expo line ruling again postponed - The decision has been held over for ‘further review’ for the second month in a row
USC Daily Trojan
Funding guaranteed for Bay Area road projects
San Francisco Chronicle
LADOT Bikeways “Under New Management”
IlluminateLA
Loma Linda takes on tasks of researching train station proposal
Press Enterprise
More Cities Want Ticket On Gold Line Extension
Eastside Sun
No PUC decision on Expo Line street crossings today
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
Old and ‘Punitive’ Bike License Law Repealed
CityWatch
Pedal to work with a City Council President
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
RTA transit center in downtown Riverside might stay put
Press Enterprise
Sharing space on the subway - Trying to make everybody happy with more room for bikes
Daily News
Site selected for Metrolink memorial - Community suggests southeast corner of Simi Valley station for plaque
Ventura County Star
Thinking Big: What About an Interstate Rail System?
StreetsBlog
William W. Millar, President of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) on Passage of House Economic Recovery Bill
American Public Transportation Association
Will the economic recovery bill do anything for local transit?
Los Angeles Times/LA Now
1/29/2009
Transportation Headlines for Thursday January 29, 2009
$819 Billion Stimulus Passes in House
CQ Politics
7 alleged members of L.A. tagging crew arrested - Authorities say the Metro Transit Assassins created the city's largest tag
Los Angeles Times
AC Transit signals 25-cent fare hike
Contra Costa Times
Bike Plan Targets Shore-Downtown Route
Grunion Gazette
California's EPA waiver - With a push from Obama, the state's effort to regulate greenhouse gases may finally bear fruit
Los Angeles Times
Can traffic jam job growth?
Daily Pilot
Clean air act: Feds finally get out of state's way
Daily News
Engineers: U.S. infrastructure a 'D' - American Society of Civil Engineers says under-funding has caused the nation's infrastructure to crumble - and stimulus won't do enough
CNN
Expo Phase II Environmental Documents Now Online
StreetsBlogLA
Free parking for some hybrids may be coming to an end in L.A.
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
Future of Dodger Trolley uncertain
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
High-Speed Trains Return to U.S. Fast Track
Wired
Jobs and Pocketbooks Threatened as Transit Agencies Face Cutting Jobs and Service, Raising Fares
Transportation for America
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Authorizes Negotiation of Contract Modifications of up to $4.5 Million for Iteris' Services for the Metro Orange Line Extension
Trading Markets
Man Dies After Falling Onto Metro Blue Line Tracks
KCBS 2 TV
Man killed by train near Carson after falling onto tracks
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
March could screw up downtown traffic Thursday afternoon
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
Officials say existing right-of-way best serves Expo Line to Santa Monica
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
Parents want safer crossing - Rally is planned for Saturday to bring some new safety measures to six-way intersection in city
Burbank Leader
Rail lines, bus systems show security shortfalls
USA Today
Sexy Video of Gold Line Train Towing
Curbed LA
Soil sampling for 710 Freeway riles up South Pasadena
Examiner
Stimulus would bring welcome relief to California
Los Angeles Times
Transit TV and Its Importance to Marketing Books
TransWorldNews
Transportation Commission Asks One More Year for Hail-a-Taxi to Take
BlogDowntown
US roads, water and basic systems earn 'D' grade
Miami Herald
What Can We Learn About Transportation From Beyond Our Borders?
National Journal
CQ Politics
7 alleged members of L.A. tagging crew arrested - Authorities say the Metro Transit Assassins created the city's largest tag
Los Angeles Times
AC Transit signals 25-cent fare hike
Contra Costa Times
Bike Plan Targets Shore-Downtown Route
Grunion Gazette
California's EPA waiver - With a push from Obama, the state's effort to regulate greenhouse gases may finally bear fruit
Los Angeles Times
Can traffic jam job growth?
Daily Pilot
Clean air act: Feds finally get out of state's way
Daily News
Engineers: U.S. infrastructure a 'D' - American Society of Civil Engineers says under-funding has caused the nation's infrastructure to crumble - and stimulus won't do enough
CNN
Expo Phase II Environmental Documents Now Online
StreetsBlogLA
Free parking for some hybrids may be coming to an end in L.A.
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
Future of Dodger Trolley uncertain
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
High-Speed Trains Return to U.S. Fast Track
Wired
Jobs and Pocketbooks Threatened as Transit Agencies Face Cutting Jobs and Service, Raising Fares
Transportation for America
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Authorizes Negotiation of Contract Modifications of up to $4.5 Million for Iteris' Services for the Metro Orange Line Extension
Trading Markets
Man Dies After Falling Onto Metro Blue Line Tracks
KCBS 2 TV
Man killed by train near Carson after falling onto tracks
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
March could screw up downtown traffic Thursday afternoon
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
Officials say existing right-of-way best serves Expo Line to Santa Monica
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
Parents want safer crossing - Rally is planned for Saturday to bring some new safety measures to six-way intersection in city
Burbank Leader
Rail lines, bus systems show security shortfalls
USA Today
Sexy Video of Gold Line Train Towing
Curbed LA
Soil sampling for 710 Freeway riles up South Pasadena
Examiner
Stimulus would bring welcome relief to California
Los Angeles Times
Transit TV and Its Importance to Marketing Books
TransWorldNews
Transportation Commission Asks One More Year for Hail-a-Taxi to Take
BlogDowntown
US roads, water and basic systems earn 'D' grade
Miami Herald
What Can We Learn About Transportation From Beyond Our Borders?
National Journal
1/28/2009
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday January 28, 2009
America's Top Five Transportation Headaches - and Their Remedies
Transportation Research Board
City to ask state for traffic upgrade funds
Ventura County Star
County revenue declines impacting ARTS bus contract
Pasadena Star News
DOT GM Robinson: “Time for Great Opportunity”
CityWatch
Even as Gas Prices Fall, More People Are Turning to Transit
StreetsBlogLA
Fare Increase is UnFair
Riding in Riverside Blog
James Oberstar and Larry Summers Engaged in a Shouting Match?
Transport Politic
Loma Linda to discuss Amtrak station
Redlands Daily Facts
Metro Proposes More Changes to Bus Routes and Schedules
StreetsBlogLA
MTA Moved Subway to the Sea Forward
Santa Monica Daily Press
New Metro Gold Line Train Hits Eastside Tracks
LAist
One step closer to a Wilshire Subway
Be a Green Commuter
Opinionated Q&A: MTA and its sales tax proceeds
Daily News
Orange Line Bike Path Turning into Mini Skid Row
LAist
Public comment period on LAX plans extended
Daily Breeze
Reinventing Los Angeles: Easing Sprawl, Growth, and Gridlock
UCLA/Hammer
Residents can voice concerns about Metrolink extension next month
Press Enterprise
RTA proposes bus service reductions, fare increases
Press Enterprise
Subway to the Sea study approved, moves onto environmental review
LA Subway Blog
Toll Roads Are Paved With Bad Intentions
Wall Street Journal
Trains (kind of) get rolling on Gold Line to Eastside
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
U.S. Infrastructure Is in Dire Straits, Report Says
New York Times
Transportation Research Board
City to ask state for traffic upgrade funds
Ventura County Star
County revenue declines impacting ARTS bus contract
Pasadena Star News
DOT GM Robinson: “Time for Great Opportunity”
CityWatch
Even as Gas Prices Fall, More People Are Turning to Transit
StreetsBlogLA
Fare Increase is UnFair
Riding in Riverside Blog
James Oberstar and Larry Summers Engaged in a Shouting Match?
Transport Politic
Loma Linda to discuss Amtrak station
Redlands Daily Facts
Metro Proposes More Changes to Bus Routes and Schedules
StreetsBlogLA
MTA Moved Subway to the Sea Forward
Santa Monica Daily Press
New Metro Gold Line Train Hits Eastside Tracks
LAist
One step closer to a Wilshire Subway
Be a Green Commuter
Opinionated Q&A: MTA and its sales tax proceeds
Daily News
Orange Line Bike Path Turning into Mini Skid Row
LAist
Public comment period on LAX plans extended
Daily Breeze
Reinventing Los Angeles: Easing Sprawl, Growth, and Gridlock
UCLA/Hammer
Residents can voice concerns about Metrolink extension next month
Press Enterprise
RTA proposes bus service reductions, fare increases
Press Enterprise
Subway to the Sea study approved, moves onto environmental review
LA Subway Blog
Toll Roads Are Paved With Bad Intentions
Wall Street Journal
Trains (kind of) get rolling on Gold Line to Eastside
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now
U.S. Infrastructure Is in Dire Straits, Report Says
New York Times
1/27/2009
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday January 27, 2009
1% of Stimulus for Public Transit = Disappointment #1?
Mobilizing the Region
Are more green lights coming to L.A. County?
Los Angeles Times/L.A.Now Blog
BNSF research pushes safety, efficiency
Business Press
California Transit Agencies Need Stimulus Too
Calitics
Call to Action: Win Back Stimulus Funding for Transit Service
StreetsBlogLA
City Council puts bike license program on hold
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now Blog
Commercial operations to close at Palmdale Regional Airport
Los Angeles Times
Expo line approval: A license to kill?
Daily News
L.A. port's clean-truck program running on empty
Los Angeles Time
La Habra Heights City Council opposes Harbor Boulevard widening
Whittier Daily News
Mass transit dilemma: Ridership up, funds down -ridership on public transit in Los Angeles spiked last summer. But tough choices lay ahead for the MTA, as the state budget crises may reduce or eliminate subsidies
Los Angeles Times
Mexico delays development process for Punta Colonet
Journal of Commerce
New SpeedInfo Sensors Installed on Highway 101 Extends Real-Time Traveler Information from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Storage
Rail group seeks track to stimulus funds
The Hill
San Jose may get hybrid bus maker
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Santa Clarita Celebrating Progress On Cross Valley Connector
KHTS 1220 AM
Simi bike plan slated for vote - Public hearing first before council deliberates
Ventura County Star
Take the Last Train to SCAGsville
Sierra Madre Tattler
Transit Cuts: Coming soon to a system near you?
Transportation for America
Where's that train or bus? Help is just a few clicks away!
NY Examiner
Mobilizing the Region
Are more green lights coming to L.A. County?
Los Angeles Times/L.A.Now Blog
BNSF research pushes safety, efficiency
Business Press
California Transit Agencies Need Stimulus Too
Calitics
Call to Action: Win Back Stimulus Funding for Transit Service
StreetsBlogLA
City Council puts bike license program on hold
Los Angeles Times/L.A. Now Blog
Commercial operations to close at Palmdale Regional Airport
Los Angeles Times
Expo line approval: A license to kill?
Daily News
L.A. port's clean-truck program running on empty
Los Angeles Time
La Habra Heights City Council opposes Harbor Boulevard widening
Whittier Daily News
Mass transit dilemma: Ridership up, funds down -ridership on public transit in Los Angeles spiked last summer. But tough choices lay ahead for the MTA, as the state budget crises may reduce or eliminate subsidies
Los Angeles Times
Mexico delays development process for Punta Colonet
Journal of Commerce
New SpeedInfo Sensors Installed on Highway 101 Extends Real-Time Traveler Information from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Storage
Rail group seeks track to stimulus funds
The Hill
San Jose may get hybrid bus maker
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Santa Clarita Celebrating Progress On Cross Valley Connector
KHTS 1220 AM
Simi bike plan slated for vote - Public hearing first before council deliberates
Ventura County Star
Take the Last Train to SCAGsville
Sierra Madre Tattler
Transit Cuts: Coming soon to a system near you?
Transportation for America
Where's that train or bus? Help is just a few clicks away!
NY Examiner
1/26/2009
Transportation Headlines for Monday January 26, 2009
15 Bold and Bizarre Parking Solutions
Planetizen
As always, lobbyists find a loophole
Capitol Hill Blues
City must eliminate free cars
Daily News
Last-Minute Bush Decision Paves Way For Privatization
Planetizen
metro goes for gold: eastside light rail testing begins
angelenic
Obama clearing way for California emissions waiver - States would be able to issue stricter rules on auto emissions if the EPA grants a waiver to California.
Los Angeles Times
Shut up and drive - Drivers aren't allowed to text while driving, and, to be really safe, they shouldn't talk on cellphones either
Los Angeles Times
Sprawl of Unsold Cars
Planetizen
Planetizen
As always, lobbyists find a loophole
Capitol Hill Blues
City must eliminate free cars
Daily News
Last-Minute Bush Decision Paves Way For Privatization
Planetizen
metro goes for gold: eastside light rail testing begins
angelenic
Obama clearing way for California emissions waiver - States would be able to issue stricter rules on auto emissions if the EPA grants a waiver to California.
Los Angeles Times
Shut up and drive - Drivers aren't allowed to text while driving, and, to be really safe, they shouldn't talk on cellphones either
Los Angeles Times
Sprawl of Unsold Cars
Planetizen
1/25/2009
Transportation Headlines for Sunday January 25, 2009
Airbus A380 is a mixed blessing for LAX
Los Angeles Times
Dukakis Gives Spirited Pitch For Public Transit
Noozhawk
Gasoline tax unable to fill federal highway fund's tank
Post Gazette
Hacking programmable road signs
Cnet News
Long Beach Suffers Biggest Single-Year Decline In 20 Years
Cunningham Report
NY MTA Considers Cashless Tolls
NY1
Panelists say transit solutions are local, not federal
Ventura County Star
REGION: Transit riders bemoan fare hikes - Some say increase has led to drop in ridership
North County Times
Los Angeles Times
Dukakis Gives Spirited Pitch For Public Transit
Noozhawk
Gasoline tax unable to fill federal highway fund's tank
Post Gazette
Hacking programmable road signs
Cnet News
Long Beach Suffers Biggest Single-Year Decline In 20 Years
Cunningham Report
NY MTA Considers Cashless Tolls
NY1
Panelists say transit solutions are local, not federal
Ventura County Star
REGION: Transit riders bemoan fare hikes - Some say increase has led to drop in ridership
North County Times
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