Bus Cameras Show Fatal Injury From New Angle
Law.com
Cities, Residents Voicing Concerns About Possible High Speed Route Line Along 10 Freeway
Pasadena Star-News
CNBC Interviews Port Director On Economic Growth (video)
Long Beach Post
Critic's Notebook: What's New Is Old At The Planning Department: The Quick Appointment Of Michael LoGrande Suggests City Leaders Are More Interested In Speeding Approvals Of Projects Than In Imagining And Working Toward A Better Cityscape
Los Angeles Times
Dartmouth Students Live On A Biodiesel Bus ("The students, who just arrived in California, are traveling in their “Big Green Bus” in an effort to increase awareness of sustainable living and green technology described as a “science fair on wheels.” It’s the fifth year that students have taken part in the project.")
Wired
Big Green Bus Blog
Big Green Bus
Big Green Bus Makes Weho Stop: Dartmouth Alumnus And City Transportation Commissioner David Eichman Invites The Undergraduates' Touring Eco-Initiative, Which Aims To Teach People About Sustainable Living
West Hollywood Patch
Expo Line Project Continues To Stir Up Concerns, Maintains Some Support
L.A. Watts Times
Finding Appropriate Tools To Mitigate The Construction Process ("Minnesota’s Twin Cities may be pioneering a new way to handle problems caused by the construction of new transportation resources")
Next American City
Ready For Rail (Resources for businesses affected by four years of transit construction in their area)
The Future Of Commuting: Meetings On The Train?
Infrastructurist
Highway Trust Fund: Nearly All States Received More Funding Than They Contributed In Highway Taxes Since 2005
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Report Highlights (1p. PDF)
Full-Text Report (34p. PDF)
How Metro Will Shape The New L.A.
LA Observed
LA Quakes Over New Planning Director: After Quick Selection Process, Many Wonder If Michael LoGrande Will Be A Visionary Or A Technician
Architect's Newspaper
Programs Hope To Reverse Skid In Carpooling
USA Today
Senators Ask EPA To Rethink Review Of Smog Rule
The Hill
Social Media In The Transportation Industry: Implications For Change (MP3 files and PowerPoint presentations from participants)
North Jersey Transportatoin Planning Authority
Some Cyclists Not Happy With Mayor's Bike Summit
LAist
States Turn To Tolls To Fund Roads
USA Today
Support Grows For 30/10 Initiative
Canyon News
Transbay Terminal Demolition Set To Begin: Massive New Center Will Prioritize Multimodal Access
Transport Politic
What's Bugging You? Trash On Freeways
ABC-7
8/05/2010
Blue Line Blues, Open Data Film, December Service Changes, Research Roundup, LB Bike Program & More
The 57 Will Gain A Lane
Orange County Register
Learn More About The 57 Freeway Widening
Orange County Register
920 Bus Threatened
Curbed LA
Bike Agenda Spins Cities Toward U.N. Control, Maes Warns
Denver Post
A Case For Open Data In Transit (video : "a full picture of what it would mean if cities shared their transit and transportation data. The information is there, waiting to be put to use to help people plan transit trips, waste less gas driving, or make their streets safer.")
StreetFilms
Cycling And Sharing: Bike-Renting Program Aims To Boost Public Transportation For Downtown, CSULB
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Group Seeks Solutions To Southwest Gridlock Now
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Housing Plan Sets Off S.F. Parking Debate
San Francisco Chronicle
Is Public Transit A Viable Alternative To I-5 Expansion?
KPBS
Join GOOD For "Moving Beyond Cars" In Los Angeles ("Our goal is to make this a completely car-free party. Board a bus, take the train, ride a bike, map out a walk, jump on your scooter, hire a horse and buggy, break out your hoverboard ... just get here in a way that illustrates an L.A. that's not auto-dependent. Connect with friends and travel together. Document your trip on Twitter, Flickr or Facebook using the tag #LAbeyondcars. When you get to the event, we'll have an opportunity for everyone to record how they got there, where they came from, and what happened during their journey. Plus: There will be prizes awarded for the people who arrive in the most unique, alternative, or "beyond car" ways.")
GOOD
[D.C.] Metro Backtracks On MetroAccess No-Fare Policy
Washington Examiner
Passenger Numbers Keep Dropping: Officials Are Optimistic Despite Dip, Saying Levels Exceeded Predicitons [sic]
Glendale News Press
Port Of L.A. Recieves [sic] EPA Grant To Reduce Diesel Emissions From Cranes
Daily Breeze
PUC Disputed Farmdale Crossing Approval Will Be Appealed
Front Page Online
Research Roundup: State Of Repairs, Transit & Demographic Diversity, Flexible Public Transportation Services
Metro Transportation Library Primary Resources Blog
Smart Money In Real Estate Is On Smart Growth
ABC News
"Smogtruck" Charts Big Rig Fumes
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Study: States Reap Windfall In Federal Highway Money No Matter What They Pay
Fox News
Supervisors Approve Funds For "Emerald Necklace" Study ("A plan to create a 17-mile loop of parks, open space and biking and hiking trails along the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo rivers in the San Gabriel Valley got a boost Tuesday when county supervisors approved $200,000 to help pay for a feasibility study."
Pasadena Star-News
Thoughts On December 2010 Service Changes (including public meetings schedule)
MetroRider LA
Villaraigosa Announces Date Of Bicycle Summit, Topics Include Bike Plan, LAPD Enforcement
LAist
Why I'm Not Singing The Metro Blue Line Blues
Huffington Post
Will Los Angeles Revolutionize U.S. Urban Transit Funding?
The City Fix
With Jeopardy Appearance, "Transpo-looza" Hits The Big Time
U.S. DOT Fast Lane Blog
Orange County Register
Learn More About The 57 Freeway Widening
Orange County Register
920 Bus Threatened
Curbed LA
Bike Agenda Spins Cities Toward U.N. Control, Maes Warns
Denver Post
A Case For Open Data In Transit (video : "a full picture of what it would mean if cities shared their transit and transportation data. The information is there, waiting to be put to use to help people plan transit trips, waste less gas driving, or make their streets safer.")
StreetFilms
Cycling And Sharing: Bike-Renting Program Aims To Boost Public Transportation For Downtown, CSULB
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Group Seeks Solutions To Southwest Gridlock Now
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Housing Plan Sets Off S.F. Parking Debate
San Francisco Chronicle
Is Public Transit A Viable Alternative To I-5 Expansion?
KPBS
Join GOOD For "Moving Beyond Cars" In Los Angeles ("Our goal is to make this a completely car-free party. Board a bus, take the train, ride a bike, map out a walk, jump on your scooter, hire a horse and buggy, break out your hoverboard ... just get here in a way that illustrates an L.A. that's not auto-dependent. Connect with friends and travel together. Document your trip on Twitter, Flickr or Facebook using the tag #LAbeyondcars. When you get to the event, we'll have an opportunity for everyone to record how they got there, where they came from, and what happened during their journey. Plus: There will be prizes awarded for the people who arrive in the most unique, alternative, or "beyond car" ways.")
GOOD
[D.C.] Metro Backtracks On MetroAccess No-Fare Policy
Washington Examiner
Passenger Numbers Keep Dropping: Officials Are Optimistic Despite Dip, Saying Levels Exceeded Predicitons [sic]
Glendale News Press
Port Of L.A. Recieves [sic] EPA Grant To Reduce Diesel Emissions From Cranes
Daily Breeze
PUC Disputed Farmdale Crossing Approval Will Be Appealed
Front Page Online
Research Roundup: State Of Repairs, Transit & Demographic Diversity, Flexible Public Transportation Services
Metro Transportation Library Primary Resources Blog
Smart Money In Real Estate Is On Smart Growth
ABC News
"Smogtruck" Charts Big Rig Fumes
Riverside Press-Enterprise
Study: States Reap Windfall In Federal Highway Money No Matter What They Pay
Fox News
Supervisors Approve Funds For "Emerald Necklace" Study ("A plan to create a 17-mile loop of parks, open space and biking and hiking trails along the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo rivers in the San Gabriel Valley got a boost Tuesday when county supervisors approved $200,000 to help pay for a feasibility study."
Pasadena Star-News
Thoughts On December 2010 Service Changes (including public meetings schedule)
MetroRider LA
Villaraigosa Announces Date Of Bicycle Summit, Topics Include Bike Plan, LAPD Enforcement
LAist
Why I'm Not Singing The Metro Blue Line Blues
Huffington Post
Will Los Angeles Revolutionize U.S. Urban Transit Funding?
The City Fix
With Jeopardy Appearance, "Transpo-looza" Hits The Big Time
U.S. DOT Fast Lane Blog
8/04/2010
30/10 Goes National, Bike Summit, Fuel Taxes, Vacuum Trains, Transit Employee Blogs & More
$700,000 Sought To Fix Trails, Roads Destroyed In Station Fire
Los Angeles Times
Beyond Decibels: Planning The New Sounds Of The City
New Scientist
Bike Summit Details Announced (August 16)
Curbed LA
Breaking News: The 30/10 Initiative Is A National Story
Huffington Post
China Ready To Lead World On Vacuum Train
Mass Transit
Explosives Detection Technologies To Protect Passenger Rail (73p. PDF)
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Fares On Public Transit To Campus Rising
UCLA Be A Green Commuter!
Federal Role In Value Capture Strategies For Transit Is Limited, But Additional Guidance Could Help Clarify Policies (55p. PDF)
U.S. Government Accountability Office
LA Beyond Cars: Now Playing, The Future
StreetsBlog LA
LaHood Says No Fuel Tax Increase Needed For Transport
Journal Of Commerce
Livable Communities Act Clears Senate Committee
StreetsBlog DC
Making The Case For Bay Area Transit Agency Consolidation
California Streets
OCTA, Caltrans Kick Off $102 Million Project: Construction Will Begin Wednesday On The 57 Freeway Improvements
OC Metro
Opinion: Transportation Choices Attract Young Professionals
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
To Blog Or Not To Blog
Metro Magazine
Villaraigosa Wants City To Keep ONT
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Washington Metro To Add Signs On How To Contact Police
Mass Transit
Los Angeles Times
Beyond Decibels: Planning The New Sounds Of The City
New Scientist
Bike Summit Details Announced (August 16)
Curbed LA
Breaking News: The 30/10 Initiative Is A National Story
Huffington Post
China Ready To Lead World On Vacuum Train
Mass Transit
Explosives Detection Technologies To Protect Passenger Rail (73p. PDF)
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Fares On Public Transit To Campus Rising
UCLA Be A Green Commuter!
Federal Role In Value Capture Strategies For Transit Is Limited, But Additional Guidance Could Help Clarify Policies (55p. PDF)
U.S. Government Accountability Office
LA Beyond Cars: Now Playing, The Future
StreetsBlog LA
LaHood Says No Fuel Tax Increase Needed For Transport
Journal Of Commerce
Livable Communities Act Clears Senate Committee
StreetsBlog DC
Making The Case For Bay Area Transit Agency Consolidation
California Streets
OCTA, Caltrans Kick Off $102 Million Project: Construction Will Begin Wednesday On The 57 Freeway Improvements
OC Metro
Opinion: Transportation Choices Attract Young Professionals
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
To Blog Or Not To Blog
Metro Magazine
Villaraigosa Wants City To Keep ONT
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Washington Metro To Add Signs On How To Contact Police
Mass Transit
8/03/2010
L.A. Service Cuts, Tolls & Carpools, Transport For Disabled Poor, DOT IdeaHub & More
Access For All: Transport For The Disabled Poor
The City Fix
Bike-Sharing: A Tale Of Two Cities
Transit Wire
Can The Dep't Of Transportation Combat Obesity?
Next American City
Chinese Company Proposes A Bus Cars Can Drive Under
Geek
City Parks, Bringing Urban Centers Back To Life
Washington Post
Construction Rolling Along On Orange Line Extension
Los Angeles Daily News
DASH Cuts And Fare Hike In Effect; Rides Now 35 Cents
Blog Downtown
The Future Of Cities And Transportation ("Bus Rapid Transit and Complete Streets are great, but to design urban transportation systems that are truly sustainable, we have to think much further ahead.")
GOOD
High Speed Rail Authority To Request $1B In Funds
CBS-5
IdeaHub To Engage DOT Employees, Tap Their Expertise
U.S. DOT Fast Lane Blog
Lost Monuments: "The Salt Box" And "The Castle"
Blog Downtown
Malibu Wants A Safer PCH: The Famous Pacific Coast Highway Is The Town's Main Street, And Five Fatalities So Far This Year Have Escalated Local Concerns
Los Angeles Times
MetroFlickrLA: New Bus (NABI 65-BRT)
MetroRiderLA
New Documentary To Explore Who/What Shapes Our Cities
Infrastructurist
Sacramento Columnist Dan Walters Questions Support For California High Speed Rail (interview)
KALW Crosscurrents
Senate Poised To Advance Livable Communities Bill
Transportation For America
Sharp Decline In Carpools As Bridges Impose Tolls For First Time
Marin Independent Journal
Shedding Light On Private Funding And HSR
California High Speed Rail Blog
The Technology Behind The London Bicycle Hire Scheme
Telegraph (London)
Things We Lost In The Service Cuts
MetroRider LA
Time To Declare Victory At Farmdale/Dorsey High
CityWatch
Unkempt Streets Trouble Bicyclists
UCLA Daily Bruin
The City Fix
Bike-Sharing: A Tale Of Two Cities
Transit Wire
Can The Dep't Of Transportation Combat Obesity?
Next American City
Chinese Company Proposes A Bus Cars Can Drive Under
Geek
City Parks, Bringing Urban Centers Back To Life
Washington Post
Construction Rolling Along On Orange Line Extension
Los Angeles Daily News
DASH Cuts And Fare Hike In Effect; Rides Now 35 Cents
Blog Downtown
The Future Of Cities And Transportation ("Bus Rapid Transit and Complete Streets are great, but to design urban transportation systems that are truly sustainable, we have to think much further ahead.")
GOOD
High Speed Rail Authority To Request $1B In Funds
CBS-5
IdeaHub To Engage DOT Employees, Tap Their Expertise
U.S. DOT Fast Lane Blog
Lost Monuments: "The Salt Box" And "The Castle"
Blog Downtown
Malibu Wants A Safer PCH: The Famous Pacific Coast Highway Is The Town's Main Street, And Five Fatalities So Far This Year Have Escalated Local Concerns
Los Angeles Times
MetroFlickrLA: New Bus (NABI 65-BRT)
MetroRiderLA
New Documentary To Explore Who/What Shapes Our Cities
Infrastructurist
Sacramento Columnist Dan Walters Questions Support For California High Speed Rail (interview)
KALW Crosscurrents
Senate Poised To Advance Livable Communities Bill
Transportation For America
Sharp Decline In Carpools As Bridges Impose Tolls For First Time
Marin Independent Journal
Shedding Light On Private Funding And HSR
California High Speed Rail Blog
The Technology Behind The London Bicycle Hire Scheme
Telegraph (London)
Things We Lost In The Service Cuts
MetroRider LA
Time To Declare Victory At Farmdale/Dorsey High
CityWatch
Unkempt Streets Trouble Bicyclists
UCLA Daily Bruin
8/02/2010
HSR Investment, Water Highways, L.A. = U.S. Transit Leader, No Car = Loser, CicLAvia Date Change & More
Are There Too Many Trucks In The Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor? Do The Math
Cunningham Report
Bike Share: A Slice Of Paris In Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Breathing New Life Into Old Train Depots (Numerous old train stations across the country are being saved from demolition and finding new uses as museums, businesses and community gathering places)
USA Today
Can High-Speed Rail Get On Track?
Time
Celebrating A Giant Oil Spill (The upcoming 100th anniversary of America's largest oil spill and the founding of Taft, California)
Wall Street Journal
Taft Oildorado Days (Celebrations held every 5 years prove to be the largest ever this October)
CHSRA Applies For Another $1 Billion In Federal Funds
California High Speed Rail Blog
CicLAvia Will Be Ten Ten Ten! (Date moved to October 10, 2010)
CicLAvia
Corona Cruiser And Pass Transit On Google Transit
Riding In Riverside
DOT To Turn Underused Waterways Into Marine Highways
Wired
Dude, Where's Your Car?: How Not Having A Car Became Hollywood Shorthand For "Loser"
Slate
Energy Innovation: Now What?
New Republic
"First Of Its Kind" Study Findings Promising; Huge Consumer, GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits Likely
Examiner
Funding Transit Projects: New Recommendations For U.S. Policy
The City Fix
High-Tech Parking Meters Premiere In S.F.
San Francisco Chronicle
House Approves Transpo Spending Bill After Stripping Out $ For Livability
StreetsBlog DC
Investors Shy From California Rail Plan
Fresno Bee
A Journey Of Discovery On The L.A. River: An Expedition Along A Muddy Stretch Of The Waterway Offers A Glimpse Into The Potential Recreational And Environmental Jewel Running Through The City
Los Angeles Times
LA's Backbone In Ten Steps
SoapBoxLA
Local Buses Raise Price To Ride
UCLA Daily Bruin
Los Angeles Cityride Program Raises Fees
KABC-7
Los Angeles Pushing To Become Nation's Mass Transit Leader
Associated Press
Now At JFK: A Virtual Smarter City (IBM Smart Cities Project)
Infrastructurist
Santa Clarita Transit Expands Riders' Options
Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Traffic Delays Ease On Bay Bridge With Higher Tolls, And BART Sees An Increase In Passengers
San Jose Mercury News
Weekend Viewing: Bunker Hill, 1956 ("17-minute student film at USC centers on pensioners living out their years dreading that the city was going to demolish their neighborhood to create a new downtown, which is exactly what happened.")
LA Observed
Bunker Hill, 1956 (video)
National Journal Transportation Blog
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