City (Chicago) misses out on $153M - Fails to meet deadline for federal funds
Chicago Sun Times
CTA launches joint smart card program with car sharing company
Contactless News
Hell to the No (Metro Rail Extension)
CurbedLA
iGov - How government, including transportation agencies, are opening up on the Web
The Atlantic
LA Westside Subway: Transit officials say it may take until 2032 to extend tracks 10 miles to Westwood
Bel Air Association
Lawyer: Train engineer regularly used cell phone
Associated Press
LAX extension delay brings howls
Daily Breeze
Levels of Government Using Bike Sharing
Commute by Bike
Measure R Highway Funds Ready to Roll. Transit Funds? Not So Much
StreetsBlogLA
Metro: Um… We’ll Get Back To You
MetBlogsLA
Metrolink report urges safety guidelines - Agency needs to do more to monitor employees and keep board members informed, according to experts studying last year's fatal crash
Los Angeles Times
Metrolink safety report released
Bottleneck Blog
MTA to consider alternatives for Eastside Transit Corridor
Los Angeles Wave
New Chicago politics (Long Beach Airport privatization)
Press Telegram
New Metro Long Range Transportation Plan
LAVisions
Oberstar Anticpates Big Year for Transportation
Red Rock On Air
Official Takes Heat for Parking Meter Confusion
MSNBC
Oregon Ironworks builds first U.S.-built modern streetcar
Metro Magazine
Riverside transit hub closing, SB plans one
San Bernardino Sun
Solis a solid choice for labor
Pasadena Star News
Supervisors approve traffic-relief project - Synchronized lights will start in spring, costing more than $2 million
Whittier Daily News
Tax monies for Gold Line may be delayed
Pasadena Star New
Transport co. at fault in Metrolink crash?
KABC 7 TV
Transportation officials seek federal funding
Press Enterprise
Wiki Wednesday: “Shovel-Ready” Pedestrian Safety Plans?
StreetsBlogLA
1/07/2009
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday January 7, 2009
After Measure R, Los Angeles Transit Plans Advance… Slowly
Transport Politic
Attorneys in Metrolink crash promise 'explosive' new details
Bottleneck Blog
By the Time L.A.’s Subway Reaches the Sea, You Could be Dead
MetBlogsLA
Cell-phone use by Metrolink engineer ignored, attorney says
Daily News
Company Knew About Metrolink Engineer's Cell Phone Habit
LAist
Gold Line Route Proposals Spit-Shined For Metro Board Approval
Eastside Sun
Go Metro, See Art
CurbedLA
Governments Use Twitter for Emergency Alerts, Traffic Notices and More
Government Technology:
L.A. County Working on It’s Own Bike Master Plan
StreetsBlogLA
Long Beach puts airport privatization on agenda - The City Council is expected to discuss leasing some or all operations at the city-owned facility to private investors. The airport generates $28 million a year and is self-sustaining
Los Angeles Times
Metro Looking to Expand Gold Line Further than East LA
LAist
More Anger Directed to City over Higher Parking Meter Rates
LAist
MTA unveils new timelines for transit projects
Bottleneck Blog
No more Big Smoke: All London buses will be hybrid by 2012
Optimist Travel
Pricing formula at gas stations makes cents, but no sense
Los Angeles Times
Roads, rails up for billions in upgrades
Whittier Daily News
State drills to investigate 710 Freeway tunnel routes
Whittier Daily News
Subway to the Sea (err, 405) Could be Done in 5 Years, but...
LAist
'Subway to the Sea' timetable is too long for Villaraigosa - Transit officials overseeing Measure R say it may take until 2032 to extend tracks 10 miles to Westwood. An aide to the mayor says that is unacceptable
Los Angeles Times
Traffic-signal project has successfully eased traffic in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo Life
What LA Will Look Like When Your Favorite Metro Project Opens
CurbedLA
Why You’ll Love Paying for Roads That Used to Be Free
New York Times
Transport Politic
Attorneys in Metrolink crash promise 'explosive' new details
Bottleneck Blog
By the Time L.A.’s Subway Reaches the Sea, You Could be Dead
MetBlogsLA
Cell-phone use by Metrolink engineer ignored, attorney says
Daily News
Company Knew About Metrolink Engineer's Cell Phone Habit
LAist
Gold Line Route Proposals Spit-Shined For Metro Board Approval
Eastside Sun
Go Metro, See Art
CurbedLA
Governments Use Twitter for Emergency Alerts, Traffic Notices and More
Government Technology:
L.A. County Working on It’s Own Bike Master Plan
StreetsBlogLA
Long Beach puts airport privatization on agenda - The City Council is expected to discuss leasing some or all operations at the city-owned facility to private investors. The airport generates $28 million a year and is self-sustaining
Los Angeles Times
Metro Looking to Expand Gold Line Further than East LA
LAist
More Anger Directed to City over Higher Parking Meter Rates
LAist
MTA unveils new timelines for transit projects
Bottleneck Blog
No more Big Smoke: All London buses will be hybrid by 2012
Optimist Travel
Pricing formula at gas stations makes cents, but no sense
Los Angeles Times
Roads, rails up for billions in upgrades
Whittier Daily News
State drills to investigate 710 Freeway tunnel routes
Whittier Daily News
Subway to the Sea (err, 405) Could be Done in 5 Years, but...
LAist
'Subway to the Sea' timetable is too long for Villaraigosa - Transit officials overseeing Measure R say it may take until 2032 to extend tracks 10 miles to Westwood. An aide to the mayor says that is unacceptable
Los Angeles Times
Traffic-signal project has successfully eased traffic in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo Life
What LA Will Look Like When Your Favorite Metro Project Opens
CurbedLA
Why You’ll Love Paying for Roads That Used to Be Free
New York Times
1/06/2009
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday January 6, 2009
710 tunnel soil sample drilling begins Tuesday
LA Now
Bond Tracking Tool Helps Citizens Follow Funding
Government Technology
California is in Desperate Need of a Gas Tax
California Progress Report
California Legislature's prospects look grim
Daily Breeze
Cargo jobs could drop further in 2009
San Bernardino Sun
Commission's Report To Urge "Transformation" In Surface Transportation Funding
Cascadia Prospectus
Device Helps Disabled Gain Independence - researchers develop technology to help people with disabilities travel independently using public transportation
Tampa Bay Online
Gasoline prices rise - The U.S. average climbs for the first time since Sept. 15. California sees its third straight weekly increase
Los Angeles Times
Latest Developments in Completing Mass Transit Projects to Be Discussed in January in Anaheim
International Business Times
Legality of proposed California tax plan in question
Sacramento Bee
Long Beach officials to consider privatizing airport
LA Now
Measure R Plan a Test for Villaraigosa
StreetsBlogLA
Metro Considers 4 Alternatives for Gold Line Extension
StreetsBlogLA
Omnitrans buys downtown SB land for transit center
Daily Bulletin
Online services take pain out of public transit plans
Mercury News
Save Public Transportation Operating Funds!
San Fernando Valley Transit Insider
Streets: Utilitarian Corridors or Livable Public Space
The Oil Drum
That old red magic
KCET – Where We Are
Trains ''Gaining Steam'' as Right Transportation Investment for Today
Smart Growth Online
Transit Agencies Still Seeking Gov’t Aid
ProPublica
What to Expect from Waxman
LAist
What's Under LaHood, Obama's Transportation Secretary Pick? Will Republican Ray LaHood be good for mass transit, plug-in hybrids and other clean vehicle technologies?
Daily Green
Will traffic still stink in 2009?
Bottleneck Blog
LA Now
Bond Tracking Tool Helps Citizens Follow Funding
Government Technology
California is in Desperate Need of a Gas Tax
California Progress Report
California Legislature's prospects look grim
Daily Breeze
Cargo jobs could drop further in 2009
San Bernardino Sun
Commission's Report To Urge "Transformation" In Surface Transportation Funding
Cascadia Prospectus
Device Helps Disabled Gain Independence - researchers develop technology to help people with disabilities travel independently using public transportation
Tampa Bay Online
Gasoline prices rise - The U.S. average climbs for the first time since Sept. 15. California sees its third straight weekly increase
Los Angeles Times
Latest Developments in Completing Mass Transit Projects to Be Discussed in January in Anaheim
International Business Times
Legality of proposed California tax plan in question
Sacramento Bee
Long Beach officials to consider privatizing airport
LA Now
Measure R Plan a Test for Villaraigosa
StreetsBlogLA
Metro Considers 4 Alternatives for Gold Line Extension
StreetsBlogLA
Omnitrans buys downtown SB land for transit center
Daily Bulletin
Online services take pain out of public transit plans
Mercury News
Save Public Transportation Operating Funds!
San Fernando Valley Transit Insider
Streets: Utilitarian Corridors or Livable Public Space
The Oil Drum
That old red magic
KCET – Where We Are
Trains ''Gaining Steam'' as Right Transportation Investment for Today
Smart Growth Online
Transit Agencies Still Seeking Gov’t Aid
ProPublica
What to Expect from Waxman
LAist
What's Under LaHood, Obama's Transportation Secretary Pick? Will Republican Ray LaHood be good for mass transit, plug-in hybrids and other clean vehicle technologies?
Daily Green
Will traffic still stink in 2009?
Bottleneck Blog
1/05/2009
Transportation Headlines for Monday January 5, 2009
2009: The Year in Transit
MetroRiderLA
Administration Posts Early Release of 2009-10 Budget Proposal
League of California Cities
Conflicts snarl Orange County tollway plans - Route rejected; agency balks at alternative
San Diego Union Tribune
FRA increases civil penalties
Metro Magazine
LaHood's tough road at Transportation - Republican chosen by Obama
Washington Times
L.A.'s 'Hail a Cab' experiment - Can Los Angeles, famous for driving and drivers, learn to love, and use, taxis?
Los Angeles Times
L.A., Orange County gas prices rise again
Daily News
LAX on the Web - Upgrading lawa.org has been in progress for a year, incorporating many Web 2.0 techniques.
Government Technology TV
Link to Los Angeles World Airports Web site: http://www.lawa.org
Let's Discuss the Late Night DASH
BlogDowntown
Machine gun on Metro - Teen allegedly carried assault weapon on Metrolink train
Santa Clarita Signal
My New Year's Transit Wish List for Los Angeles
Examiner
New L.A. parking rules cause unrest in theater district
Los Angeles Times
Nickel-and-diming: New city parking meters empty pockets
Daily News
O.C. bus fare rises to $1.50- Fuel costs are cited as partly responsible for the 25-cent increase
Los Angeles Times
O’Connor Receives Inaugural County Award
Santa Monica Mirror
Oregon considers subbing mileage tax for gas tax
Los Angeles Times
Panel wants fuel taxes hiked to fund highways
AP
Pitch for Mass Transit
New York Times
Rand: Best Congestion Strategies Are Price-Based
Planetizen
Reforming the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee
Brayj Against the Machine
Sacramento Regional Transit Fares Going Up
FOX News
San Bernardino-Redlands passenger rail link could be running with decade
Press Enterprise
Saving Fuel Could Mean Higher Taxes - A drop in fuel consumption has made an increase in gas taxes seem inevitable
KNBC 4 TV
Schwarzenegger seeks more borrowing, new tax increase
Sacramento Bee
Some Hope for a Smoother Commute on LA’s Bumpy and Clogged Highways
CityWatchLA
U.S. gas tax needs hike, overhaul – commission
Reuters
MetroRiderLA
Administration Posts Early Release of 2009-10 Budget Proposal
League of California Cities
Conflicts snarl Orange County tollway plans - Route rejected; agency balks at alternative
San Diego Union Tribune
FRA increases civil penalties
Metro Magazine
LaHood's tough road at Transportation - Republican chosen by Obama
Washington Times
L.A.'s 'Hail a Cab' experiment - Can Los Angeles, famous for driving and drivers, learn to love, and use, taxis?
Los Angeles Times
L.A., Orange County gas prices rise again
Daily News
LAX on the Web - Upgrading lawa.org has been in progress for a year, incorporating many Web 2.0 techniques.
Government Technology TV
Link to Los Angeles World Airports Web site: http://www.lawa.org
Let's Discuss the Late Night DASH
BlogDowntown
Machine gun on Metro - Teen allegedly carried assault weapon on Metrolink train
Santa Clarita Signal
My New Year's Transit Wish List for Los Angeles
Examiner
New L.A. parking rules cause unrest in theater district
Los Angeles Times
Nickel-and-diming: New city parking meters empty pockets
Daily News
O.C. bus fare rises to $1.50- Fuel costs are cited as partly responsible for the 25-cent increase
Los Angeles Times
O’Connor Receives Inaugural County Award
Santa Monica Mirror
Oregon considers subbing mileage tax for gas tax
Los Angeles Times
Panel wants fuel taxes hiked to fund highways
AP
Pitch for Mass Transit
New York Times
Rand: Best Congestion Strategies Are Price-Based
Planetizen
Reforming the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee
Brayj Against the Machine
Sacramento Regional Transit Fares Going Up
FOX News
San Bernardino-Redlands passenger rail link could be running with decade
Press Enterprise
Saving Fuel Could Mean Higher Taxes - A drop in fuel consumption has made an increase in gas taxes seem inevitable
KNBC 4 TV
Schwarzenegger seeks more borrowing, new tax increase
Sacramento Bee
Some Hope for a Smoother Commute on LA’s Bumpy and Clogged Highways
CityWatchLA
U.S. gas tax needs hike, overhaul – commission
Reuters
12/31/2008
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Editors Note: The Transportation Headlines will be taking a break and resume publication on Monday January 5th, 2009. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year’s holiday weekend.
126 Years Ago Today: Downtown Got Its First Electric Street Lights
BlogDowntown
Advocacy group criticizes California transportation wish list - The state plans to spend 31% of federal road money on creating new capacity instead of addressing long-deferred maintenance and repair projects, the group says
Los Angeles Times
Full Report(s): CALPIRG
Avoid traffic to Rose Parade, football game - Commuters can take light rail lines to get to the Tournament of Roses Parade
Orange County Register
Bike Culture: Spokes People - As longtime activists push to make the gridlocked city more bicycle friendly a new wave of riders is partying in the streets, challenging city hall, and even taking to the freeways. Is bike culture here to stay?
Los Angeles Magazine
California Dreaming: Even In San Francisco, People Don’t Want to Pay to Drive Downtown
Wall Street Journal
County to assist traffic flow along 105 Freeway corridor
Los Angeles Wave
Creative borrowing catches up with California cities
Los Angeles Times
Fighting to protect transportation funding
Bottleneck Blog
Free Metro rides on New Year's Eve in L.A. area
Daily News
Greatest Transportation Moments of a Year We Want to Forget
Wired
Groundwork laid in 2008 for major transit changes in Southern California
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood And Western Developments Could Be So Much Better
CurbedLA
In Case You Missed It: Oregon Governor Pushes for Mileage Tax
US DOT Fast Lane
Is California's hands-free cellphone law working?
Bottleneck Blog
Lawmakers Continue to Press for SILO/LILO Relief
Passenger Transport
No Pants Subway Ride Coming to Los Angeles
LAist
Oberstar Plan Proposes $12 Billion in Transit Funding
Passenger Transport
OCTA offers free bus rides for New Year's Eve - Locals can stay safe while ringing in 2009 with Orange County Transportation Authority's bus service
OC Metro
Port of L.A. to Get First New Marina in 22 Years
The Log
Review: Ditching car OK with Net transit planners
AP
San Diego MTS Announces Bus Fare Increases
KGTV 10 News
Snoble Announces Retirement from Los Angeles Metro
Passenger Transport
There are New Year's alternatives to driving drunk - Southern Californians have a few designated driver options
Orange County Register
Toll express lanes ease traffic on urban highways
AP
126 Years Ago Today: Downtown Got Its First Electric Street Lights
BlogDowntown
Advocacy group criticizes California transportation wish list - The state plans to spend 31% of federal road money on creating new capacity instead of addressing long-deferred maintenance and repair projects, the group says
Los Angeles Times
Full Report(s): CALPIRG
Avoid traffic to Rose Parade, football game - Commuters can take light rail lines to get to the Tournament of Roses Parade
Orange County Register
Bike Culture: Spokes People - As longtime activists push to make the gridlocked city more bicycle friendly a new wave of riders is partying in the streets, challenging city hall, and even taking to the freeways. Is bike culture here to stay?
Los Angeles Magazine
California Dreaming: Even In San Francisco, People Don’t Want to Pay to Drive Downtown
Wall Street Journal
County to assist traffic flow along 105 Freeway corridor
Los Angeles Wave
Creative borrowing catches up with California cities
Los Angeles Times
Fighting to protect transportation funding
Bottleneck Blog
Free Metro rides on New Year's Eve in L.A. area
Daily News
Greatest Transportation Moments of a Year We Want to Forget
Wired
Groundwork laid in 2008 for major transit changes in Southern California
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood And Western Developments Could Be So Much Better
CurbedLA
In Case You Missed It: Oregon Governor Pushes for Mileage Tax
US DOT Fast Lane
Is California's hands-free cellphone law working?
Bottleneck Blog
Lawmakers Continue to Press for SILO/LILO Relief
Passenger Transport
No Pants Subway Ride Coming to Los Angeles
LAist
Oberstar Plan Proposes $12 Billion in Transit Funding
Passenger Transport
OCTA offers free bus rides for New Year's Eve - Locals can stay safe while ringing in 2009 with Orange County Transportation Authority's bus service
OC Metro
Port of L.A. to Get First New Marina in 22 Years
The Log
Review: Ditching car OK with Net transit planners
AP
San Diego MTS Announces Bus Fare Increases
KGTV 10 News
Snoble Announces Retirement from Los Angeles Metro
Passenger Transport
There are New Year's alternatives to driving drunk - Southern Californians have a few designated driver options
Orange County Register
Toll express lanes ease traffic on urban highways
AP
12/30/2008
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday December 30, 2008
CARB Moves to Implement CO2 Emission Cuts; Profs Critical of Economic Analysis
Smart Growth
Editorial: Mass Transit Investments Are Farsighted Way to Jolt Economy
Smart Growth Online
Feinstein urges FAA to hire more controllers at LAX - Senator warns Obama's Transportation nominee that staffing problems pose an 'alarming risk' at the airport and a Southern California radar control facility
Los Angeles Times
Go Metro to Rose Parade and Game
Youtube.com/losangelesmetro
Press Release: http://www.metro.net/news_info/press/Metro_210v.htm
Halfway Through Pilot Phase, Central City East DASH Lacking Riders
BlogDowntown
Hollywood & Western's TOD - A Neighborhood Betrayed
SoapBoxLA
Inland Empire officials await stimulus details
San Bernardino Sun
In San Francisco, 'congestion pricing' is something they're sneezing at
The plan could charge motorists $3 to drive into downtown during peak commute hours and another $3 to leave. The reaction has ranged from lukewarm to downright hostile
Los Angeles Times
LA Streetsie Awards 2008
StreetsBlogLA
NYC’s Bus and Subway Fares May Rise to as Much as $3
Bloomberg
Pain at the Pump, Suburban Blues and the Resurgence of Compact Growth
Planetizen
Phoenix-area Light Rail Glides on Valley Tracks and Into History
Mass Transit Magazine
Tow service offered for drunken New Year's revelers
Daily News
UTA 'tapping' into high-tech fare collection
Deseret News
Smart Growth
Editorial: Mass Transit Investments Are Farsighted Way to Jolt Economy
Smart Growth Online
Feinstein urges FAA to hire more controllers at LAX - Senator warns Obama's Transportation nominee that staffing problems pose an 'alarming risk' at the airport and a Southern California radar control facility
Los Angeles Times
Go Metro to Rose Parade and Game
Youtube.com/losangelesmetro
Press Release: http://www.metro.net/news_info/press/Metro_210v.htm
Halfway Through Pilot Phase, Central City East DASH Lacking Riders
BlogDowntown
Hollywood & Western's TOD - A Neighborhood Betrayed
SoapBoxLA
Inland Empire officials await stimulus details
San Bernardino Sun
In San Francisco, 'congestion pricing' is something they're sneezing at
The plan could charge motorists $3 to drive into downtown during peak commute hours and another $3 to leave. The reaction has ranged from lukewarm to downright hostile
Los Angeles Times
LA Streetsie Awards 2008
StreetsBlogLA
NYC’s Bus and Subway Fares May Rise to as Much as $3
Bloomberg
Pain at the Pump, Suburban Blues and the Resurgence of Compact Growth
Planetizen
Phoenix-area Light Rail Glides on Valley Tracks and Into History
Mass Transit Magazine
Tow service offered for drunken New Year's revelers
Daily News
UTA 'tapping' into high-tech fare collection
Deseret News
12/29/2008
Transportation Headlines for Monday December 29, 2008
$1 for 15 Minute Parking Meters?
KNX 1070 AM
Calif. Board Confirms State GHG Reduction Goal
EP Online
California to ban drivers' texting
Daily News
Californians Shape Up as Force on Environmental Policy
Washington Post
Catching Up With... The Downtown Streetcar
Blogdowntown
Editorial: The Gas Tax
New York Times
Expo Line Latest: More Talk of a Pedestrian Bridge
CurbedLA
Fifty-Eight Years Ago: Hollywood Freeway Opens Through Downtown
BlogDowntown
Guide to Transportation Opportunities in Your Community
Smart Growth Online
High-speed rail optimistic about more funding
San Francisco Chronicle
Metrolink plans live video cameras to monitor train engineers - The onboard surveillance is intended to enforce safety rules. But the proposal draws criticism from employees and skepticism from California Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Los Angeles Times
Mexico City bikers preach pedal power in megacity
International Herald Tribune
Official files proposal for Expo Line crossings in South L.A. - The plan from a PUC member makes a pedestrian bridge across the tracks next to Dorsey High School more likely
Los Angeles Times
Opinion: Eisenhower's roads to prosperity - The story of how and why the country's interstate system was created holds lessons for today
Los Angeles Times
Parking Meter Increases Almost Done Citywide
LAist
Phoenix Launches its Startup Light Rail Line
FOX News
Senator raises concerns over 'antiquated' system
San Bernardino Sun
Tipping point: Transition from 605 to 10 source of several truck accidents
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Transit agencies look to Obama for more funds
San Francisco Chroncle
Valley should be creative to save money on bike path
Desert Sun
Win, Win, Win, Win, Win ...(Gas Tax)
New York Times
What Message Does Camera Surveillance of Metrolink Locomotive Crews Send?
California Progress Report
World’s 10 best commutes - Riding the rails in Osaka, Japan, or biking in Berlin rank high on the list
MSNBC
KNX 1070 AM
Calif. Board Confirms State GHG Reduction Goal
EP Online
California to ban drivers' texting
Daily News
Californians Shape Up as Force on Environmental Policy
Washington Post
Catching Up With... The Downtown Streetcar
Blogdowntown
Editorial: The Gas Tax
New York Times
Expo Line Latest: More Talk of a Pedestrian Bridge
CurbedLA
Fifty-Eight Years Ago: Hollywood Freeway Opens Through Downtown
BlogDowntown
Guide to Transportation Opportunities in Your Community
Smart Growth Online
High-speed rail optimistic about more funding
San Francisco Chronicle
Metrolink plans live video cameras to monitor train engineers - The onboard surveillance is intended to enforce safety rules. But the proposal draws criticism from employees and skepticism from California Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Los Angeles Times
Mexico City bikers preach pedal power in megacity
International Herald Tribune
Official files proposal for Expo Line crossings in South L.A. - The plan from a PUC member makes a pedestrian bridge across the tracks next to Dorsey High School more likely
Los Angeles Times
Opinion: Eisenhower's roads to prosperity - The story of how and why the country's interstate system was created holds lessons for today
Los Angeles Times
Parking Meter Increases Almost Done Citywide
LAist
Phoenix Launches its Startup Light Rail Line
FOX News
Senator raises concerns over 'antiquated' system
San Bernardino Sun
Tipping point: Transition from 605 to 10 source of several truck accidents
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Transit agencies look to Obama for more funds
San Francisco Chroncle
Valley should be creative to save money on bike path
Desert Sun
Win, Win, Win, Win, Win ...(Gas Tax)
New York Times
What Message Does Camera Surveillance of Metrolink Locomotive Crews Send?
California Progress Report
World’s 10 best commutes - Riding the rails in Osaka, Japan, or biking in Berlin rank high on the list
MSNBC
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