As Long As The Economy Depends On Cheap Oil, Don’t Hold Your Breath For A Recovery
Infrastructurist
Bids for widening I-215 cheaper than expected
Press Enterprise
Bold Idea #9: Streetcar
LBPost
Bus duel
LA Subway Blog
California Bus Co. Completes Transition to CNG
NGV Global News
DOT marks 6,000th Recovery Act highway project
USDOT Fastlane
Eyes on the “Street”: Spokker Grabs Shots of the Fare Gates
LA Streetsblog
Fees at County Lots to Rise
LA Downtown News
Gold Line Adventures Along The Arroyo Seco
ArroyoLover
How — and When — Can D.C. Help Local Transport Reform Happen?
LA Streetsblog
Pasadena to provide kits that allow residents to better participate in General Plan update
Pasadena Star News
Ranking isn't No. 1 way to understand LAX slowdown
Daily Breeze
San Bernardino-Loma Linda high-speed bus line slowed
Press Enterprise
Study on LAX layout to begin soon
Press Telegram
8/03/2009
Transportation Headlines for Monday August 3, 2009
91 freeway widening could reduce travel time by 15 minutes - A Corona company has said it can do the work for millions less than OCTA officials expected
Orange County Register
Carpools, buses, solo drivers saving time in HOT lane - First annual report shows HOT lane option still growing in popularity
Washington State DOT
Case Study: Los Angeles: Creating Sustainability in Paradise
Passenger Transport
Does Greener Transportation Mean Less Green For The Highway Trust Fund?
National Journal
Drive for faster trains - President Obama has pledged $13 billion to ‘jump-start’ a high-speed rail system. Is it too little, too late?
The Week
Eric Owen Moss wants to piece together L.A.'s fragments - The architect hopes his latest projects will help bring the city closer to a new vision
Los Angeles Times
Eyes on the Street: Meters in Union Station? What the…
LA Streetsblog
Foothill Transit Reports Success with Sustainability
Passenger Transport
Fourth Urbanism, Part 6: Limitations on Urbanism
Huffington Post
Important “How” of Transportation Funding
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
MPOs Have Scope, But No Power
Planetizen
Omnitrans rolls out new buses
San Bernardino Sun
Pay Close Attention to the Following Message About Distraction
LA Streetsblog
Ports may put end to cargo fee
Daily Breeze
Riverside, CA: A Champion of Green Technology
Passenger Transport
Senate committee OKs rapid transit money for San Bernardino
Press Enterprise
State's long spending spree halted abruptly
San Francisco Chronicle
Streetcar project heads to vote - Well-connected but low-ranked company would handle the $6 million planning phase
Orange County Register
Street trolley gaining steam in downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Thomas Elias: Fast lanes for the rich coming soon
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
T.O., Caltrans launch Hwy. 101/Hwy. 23 widening project
Ventura County Star
Transit 511 combines public transportation systems in the Bay Area
Government Computer News
Vegas Maglev Supporters Strike Back
California High Speed Rail Blog
Want to Add 30,000 Cars to the I-210? Then Dig the 710 Tunnel
LA Streetsblog
What's a "Street Trolley?"
BlogDowntown
Orange County Register
Carpools, buses, solo drivers saving time in HOT lane - First annual report shows HOT lane option still growing in popularity
Washington State DOT
Case Study: Los Angeles: Creating Sustainability in Paradise
Passenger Transport
Does Greener Transportation Mean Less Green For The Highway Trust Fund?
National Journal
Drive for faster trains - President Obama has pledged $13 billion to ‘jump-start’ a high-speed rail system. Is it too little, too late?
The Week
Eric Owen Moss wants to piece together L.A.'s fragments - The architect hopes his latest projects will help bring the city closer to a new vision
Los Angeles Times
Eyes on the Street: Meters in Union Station? What the…
LA Streetsblog
Foothill Transit Reports Success with Sustainability
Passenger Transport
Fourth Urbanism, Part 6: Limitations on Urbanism
Huffington Post
Important “How” of Transportation Funding
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
MPOs Have Scope, But No Power
Planetizen
Omnitrans rolls out new buses
San Bernardino Sun
Pay Close Attention to the Following Message About Distraction
LA Streetsblog
Ports may put end to cargo fee
Daily Breeze
Riverside, CA: A Champion of Green Technology
Passenger Transport
Senate committee OKs rapid transit money for San Bernardino
Press Enterprise
State's long spending spree halted abruptly
San Francisco Chronicle
Streetcar project heads to vote - Well-connected but low-ranked company would handle the $6 million planning phase
Orange County Register
Street trolley gaining steam in downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Thomas Elias: Fast lanes for the rich coming soon
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
T.O., Caltrans launch Hwy. 101/Hwy. 23 widening project
Ventura County Star
Transit 511 combines public transportation systems in the Bay Area
Government Computer News
Vegas Maglev Supporters Strike Back
California High Speed Rail Blog
Want to Add 30,000 Cars to the I-210? Then Dig the 710 Tunnel
LA Streetsblog
What's a "Street Trolley?"
BlogDowntown
7/31/2009
Transportation Headlines for Friday July 31, 2009
710 Freeway tunnel takes another hit as Glendale opposes plan
Los Angeles Times
Bike Storage Added to Gold Line Memorial Park Station
Pasadena Real Estate
Cities approve 'Stadium to the Sea' route for L.A. Marathon - Santa Monica joins L.A., Beverly Hills and West Hollywood in signing off on the new route, which will begin at Dodger Stadium and end at the ocean
Los Angeles Times
Community Begins Blueprint for Life in East Los Angeles - Residents have been meetings to shape new East Los Angeles Community Plan. More meetings coming in August
Eastside Sun
Government report slams transportation security
Examiner
House approves $7 billion to shore up highway fund
Washington Post
L.A. freeways set to get futuristic 'smart studs' to help guide traffic - They are expected to be installed by November at the single-lane connector from the 110 Freeway to the northbound 5 Freeway to help reduce the long lines
Los Angeles Times
MTS Receives Prestigious Award
10 News
Nevada can build fastest train in the world
Review Journal
New Bus Line will Take Passengers from SCV to NoHo
LAist
On track: LA Metro supports high-speed trains
Santa Clarita Signal
Paradise on Pavement - Plans for Park[ing] Day L.A. Underway
LA Downtown News
Poll: Californians Don’t Like Gas Prices, Want Better Transit
LA Streetsblog
Progressive Railroading to boot up HSRupdates.com on Sept. 8
Progressive Railroading
Ride NoHo bus free for first two weeks - Riders who fill out online survey ride free till Aug. 31
Santa Clarita Signal
Streetcar Project Holds Open House, Still Accepting Comments Online
BlogDowntown
Talking Trains With IBM’s Head Of Rail Innovation
Infrastructurist
ULI Study Says U.S. Can Cut Vehicle Carbon Emissions in Half by 2050; Raising Price of Driving Is Key To Reducing GHG Emissions
Transport Gooru
UPDATED: California High-Speed Trains: Anaheim, CA ARTIC
Trains for America
U.S. DOT Releases Primer on Congestion Pricing
Reason Foundation
West Hollywood puts teeth in bike law
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Bike Storage Added to Gold Line Memorial Park Station
Pasadena Real Estate
Cities approve 'Stadium to the Sea' route for L.A. Marathon - Santa Monica joins L.A., Beverly Hills and West Hollywood in signing off on the new route, which will begin at Dodger Stadium and end at the ocean
Los Angeles Times
Community Begins Blueprint for Life in East Los Angeles - Residents have been meetings to shape new East Los Angeles Community Plan. More meetings coming in August
Eastside Sun
Government report slams transportation security
Examiner
House approves $7 billion to shore up highway fund
Washington Post
L.A. freeways set to get futuristic 'smart studs' to help guide traffic - They are expected to be installed by November at the single-lane connector from the 110 Freeway to the northbound 5 Freeway to help reduce the long lines
Los Angeles Times
MTS Receives Prestigious Award
10 News
Nevada can build fastest train in the world
Review Journal
New Bus Line will Take Passengers from SCV to NoHo
LAist
On track: LA Metro supports high-speed trains
Santa Clarita Signal
Paradise on Pavement - Plans for Park[ing] Day L.A. Underway
LA Downtown News
Poll: Californians Don’t Like Gas Prices, Want Better Transit
LA Streetsblog
Progressive Railroading to boot up HSRupdates.com on Sept. 8
Progressive Railroading
Ride NoHo bus free for first two weeks - Riders who fill out online survey ride free till Aug. 31
Santa Clarita Signal
Streetcar Project Holds Open House, Still Accepting Comments Online
BlogDowntown
Talking Trains With IBM’s Head Of Rail Innovation
Infrastructurist
ULI Study Says U.S. Can Cut Vehicle Carbon Emissions in Half by 2050; Raising Price of Driving Is Key To Reducing GHG Emissions
Transport Gooru
UPDATED: California High-Speed Trains: Anaheim, CA ARTIC
Trains for America
U.S. DOT Releases Primer on Congestion Pricing
Reason Foundation
West Hollywood puts teeth in bike law
Los Angeles Times
7/30/2009
Transportation Headlines for Thursday July 30, 2009
American Transport Policy, Stuck in Highway Mode
Transport Politic
Archeologists uncover two-century old artifacts near San Gabriel mission (ACE)
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Bay Area website among 10 best (511)
The Transit Wire
Bill Seeks to Ban Texting By Drivers
Washington Post
Bus Riders Union pressures Congress for Transit Funds
San Fernando Sun
Caltrans withholds contact data from city
La Cañada Valley Sun
Concern about air pollution declines in California, poll finds - The percentage who think smog is a 'big problem' in their region drops sharply. Support for the state's greenhouse gas law also falls
Los Angeles Times
Cutting Transportation Emissions is "Critical" to Achieving Goals of House-passed Climate Bill, New Study Shows - Study is first-ever comprehensive analysis of transportation efficiency and its relationship to greenhouse gas reductions and consumer savings
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental study reveals mission artifacts - Survey near San Gabriel Mission conducted for the Alameda Corridor project unearths pottery, brick and remains of livestock
Los Angeles Times
Envisioning the Inland Empire
Daily Transcript
Motorists prefer continuous-access carpool lanes
Inland News Today
Now That’s a Done Deal: Burbank Removes Street Parking for Road Expansion
LA Streetsblog
Scenes from the Los Angeles Streetcar meeting
MetroRiderLA
Senate Panel Backs $1.2B for High Speed Rail, $1.4B Extra For Highways
DC Streetsblog
Transit Coalition Backs Cyclists Right to Rail Cars
LA Streetblog
Trip planning for travel by bicycle
Trillium
US House could act on $5 bln highway extension
Reuters
Transport Politic
Archeologists uncover two-century old artifacts near San Gabriel mission (ACE)
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Bay Area website among 10 best (511)
The Transit Wire
Bill Seeks to Ban Texting By Drivers
Washington Post
Bus Riders Union pressures Congress for Transit Funds
San Fernando Sun
Caltrans withholds contact data from city
La Cañada Valley Sun
Concern about air pollution declines in California, poll finds - The percentage who think smog is a 'big problem' in their region drops sharply. Support for the state's greenhouse gas law also falls
Los Angeles Times
Cutting Transportation Emissions is "Critical" to Achieving Goals of House-passed Climate Bill, New Study Shows - Study is first-ever comprehensive analysis of transportation efficiency and its relationship to greenhouse gas reductions and consumer savings
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental study reveals mission artifacts - Survey near San Gabriel Mission conducted for the Alameda Corridor project unearths pottery, brick and remains of livestock
Los Angeles Times
Envisioning the Inland Empire
Daily Transcript
Motorists prefer continuous-access carpool lanes
Inland News Today
Now That’s a Done Deal: Burbank Removes Street Parking for Road Expansion
LA Streetsblog
Scenes from the Los Angeles Streetcar meeting
MetroRiderLA
Senate Panel Backs $1.2B for High Speed Rail, $1.4B Extra For Highways
DC Streetsblog
Transit Coalition Backs Cyclists Right to Rail Cars
LA Streetblog
Trip planning for travel by bicycle
Trillium
US House could act on $5 bln highway extension
Reuters
7/29/2009
Transportation Headlines for Wednesday July 29, 2009
AASHTO launches new website on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The Transit Wire
California's Public Infrastructure Advisory Commission Members Announced
Public Infrastructure
“Can’t Get There From Here” - Dueling Over Density Continues; No End in Sight
Santa Barbara Independent
City Gas Tax Revenue Saved in State Budget Deal: What Does That Mean?
LA Streetsblog
Compliant Trucks on the Rise at Port of Long Beach
TruckingInfo
Dan Walters: California state budget deficit still looms for next year
Sacramento Bee
Design announced for Anaheim’s new transportation hub
Trains for America
Downtown streetcar meeting today
MetroRiderLA
Federal Role in Rail Transit Safety
Transportation Research Board
FHWA May Slow Funding Flow to States
Journal of Commerce
Google Transit!
Mikhail Silin
Major expansion of north Pomona Metrolink station planned
Daily Bulletin
MBTA struggles to deal with massive debt
Daily News Tribune
New York City Transit Cutting 360 Jobs
Employment Spectator
New commuter bus routes win praise from riders
Press Enterprise
Oberstar to White House: On Emissions, Back Up Your Words With Action
NY Streetsblog
Practical Measures to Increase Transit Advertising Revenues
Transportation Research Board
Public Transit Combined with other Strategies Can Reduce Greenhouse Gases by 24 Percent and Save Consumers $112 Billion Annually, According to New Environmental Study
American Public Transportation Association
San Diego to reduce number of pedicabs - The City Council votes 8 to 0 to limit the number of annual permits. Officials fear an overabundance of pedicabs is creating safety problems
Los Angeles Times
See LA on the MTA
Examiner
Should Thursday Be the New Friday? The Environmental and Economic Pluses of the 4-Day Workweek
Scientific American
Surface Transportation: The Need is Now
AFL-CIO
Traffic Control on Olympic Games in Los Angeles
City of Angeles
Troubled Times for Transit Agencies
Columbia Journalism Review
The Transit Wire
California's Public Infrastructure Advisory Commission Members Announced
Public Infrastructure
“Can’t Get There From Here” - Dueling Over Density Continues; No End in Sight
Santa Barbara Independent
City Gas Tax Revenue Saved in State Budget Deal: What Does That Mean?
LA Streetsblog
Compliant Trucks on the Rise at Port of Long Beach
TruckingInfo
Dan Walters: California state budget deficit still looms for next year
Sacramento Bee
Design announced for Anaheim’s new transportation hub
Trains for America
Downtown streetcar meeting today
MetroRiderLA
Federal Role in Rail Transit Safety
Transportation Research Board
FHWA May Slow Funding Flow to States
Journal of Commerce
Google Transit!
Mikhail Silin
Major expansion of north Pomona Metrolink station planned
Daily Bulletin
MBTA struggles to deal with massive debt
Daily News Tribune
New York City Transit Cutting 360 Jobs
Employment Spectator
New commuter bus routes win praise from riders
Press Enterprise
Oberstar to White House: On Emissions, Back Up Your Words With Action
NY Streetsblog
Practical Measures to Increase Transit Advertising Revenues
Transportation Research Board
Public Transit Combined with other Strategies Can Reduce Greenhouse Gases by 24 Percent and Save Consumers $112 Billion Annually, According to New Environmental Study
American Public Transportation Association
San Diego to reduce number of pedicabs - The City Council votes 8 to 0 to limit the number of annual permits. Officials fear an overabundance of pedicabs is creating safety problems
Los Angeles Times
See LA on the MTA
Examiner
Should Thursday Be the New Friday? The Environmental and Economic Pluses of the 4-Day Workweek
Scientific American
Surface Transportation: The Need is Now
AFL-CIO
Traffic Control on Olympic Games in Los Angeles
City of Angeles
Troubled Times for Transit Agencies
Columbia Journalism Review
7/28/2009
Transportation Headlines for Tuesday July 28, 2009
Anaheim considering monorail to get people to Disney Resort - Meetings planned on ARTIC and guideway system connecting to resort
Press Enterprise
Balancing the budget by generating more riders through word-of-mouth
Trillium Solutions
DOT kicks-off CARS, a win-win-win opportunity
USDOT Fastlane
Federal Transportation Funding Dilemma Raises State Equity Questions
Transport Politic
Frank Gruber: What I say – Complexity is Reality (Expo maintenance yard)
Santa Monica Surf/Lookout News
Greyhound Trumps Advanced Technology
Ecogeek
Human Transit: Should L.A. Develop Like Paris or N.Y.?
LA Streetsblog
Inland experts joining transit panel
Press Enterprise
It actually happened - LA (Metro) is now on Google Transit!
LA Subway Blog
LAX less busy these days
Press Telegram
Make-or-Break Week for Transportation Begins on the Hill
NY Streetsblog
Pasadena Thinking of Taking a Car-Lane for Bikes and Peds. at Rose Bowl
LA Streetsblog
Shanghai subway to be world's longest by 2010
China Daily
Should California bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics?
California High Speed Rail Blog
Subway To Sea Drilling/Meetings In WeHo
Pedestrian View of Los Angeles
Trains of Thought - Rail Fanatics From Across the Country Try Out Los Angeles’ System
LA Downtown News
Transformative Potential of Bike Sharing
LA Streetsblog
Watch for Subway Crews
LA Observed
Welcome to the Metro Gold Line Car Wash
Travelin’ Local
Press Enterprise
Balancing the budget by generating more riders through word-of-mouth
Trillium Solutions
DOT kicks-off CARS, a win-win-win opportunity
USDOT Fastlane
Federal Transportation Funding Dilemma Raises State Equity Questions
Transport Politic
Frank Gruber: What I say – Complexity is Reality (Expo maintenance yard)
Santa Monica Surf/Lookout News
Greyhound Trumps Advanced Technology
Ecogeek
Human Transit: Should L.A. Develop Like Paris or N.Y.?
LA Streetsblog
Inland experts joining transit panel
Press Enterprise
It actually happened - LA (Metro) is now on Google Transit!
LA Subway Blog
LAX less busy these days
Press Telegram
Make-or-Break Week for Transportation Begins on the Hill
NY Streetsblog
Pasadena Thinking of Taking a Car-Lane for Bikes and Peds. at Rose Bowl
LA Streetsblog
Shanghai subway to be world's longest by 2010
China Daily
Should California bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics?
California High Speed Rail Blog
Subway To Sea Drilling/Meetings In WeHo
Pedestrian View of Los Angeles
Trains of Thought - Rail Fanatics From Across the Country Try Out Los Angeles’ System
LA Downtown News
Transformative Potential of Bike Sharing
LA Streetsblog
Watch for Subway Crews
LA Observed
Welcome to the Metro Gold Line Car Wash
Travelin’ Local
7/27/2009
Transportation Headlines for Monday July 27, 2009
Agreement allows Vons to sell transit passes
San Diego Union Tribune
Amtrak to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Independent Review to Assess Carbon Footprint
WebWire
Bicycle Boulevard for 4th Street?
LAist
Carpool lanes opening for solo drivers
ABC News
Fun and Games With Transportation
LA Streetblog
High-Speed Rail and CO2
Freakonomics
HR 3338: To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway
GovTrack
Hydrogen-Powered Buses Hit Brazilian Streets
Reuters
Is The Stimulus Working For Transportation?
National Journal - Transportation
L.A. County, city to keep their share of gas taxes - FINANCES: Decision means nearly $240 million of local money will stay in region
Daily News
No plans to open car pool lanes
Press Enterprise
Pothole repair funds spared in budget deal, according to mayor
Los Angeles Times
Stimulus Funds New Transit Projects, Doesn't Sustain Old Ones
Planetizen
Stimulus programs from DOT and other agencies support jobs in nation's counties
USDOT Fastlane
Transportation Bill Could Face Months-Long Delay
Planetizen
Travel 101: How best to navigate L.A.'s freeways?
Examiner
Westside subway extension community updates
MetroRiderLA
San Diego Union Tribune
Amtrak to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Independent Review to Assess Carbon Footprint
WebWire
Bicycle Boulevard for 4th Street?
LAist
Carpool lanes opening for solo drivers
ABC News
Fun and Games With Transportation
LA Streetblog
High-Speed Rail and CO2
Freakonomics
HR 3338: To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway
GovTrack
Hydrogen-Powered Buses Hit Brazilian Streets
Reuters
Is The Stimulus Working For Transportation?
National Journal - Transportation
L.A. County, city to keep their share of gas taxes - FINANCES: Decision means nearly $240 million of local money will stay in region
Daily News
No plans to open car pool lanes
Press Enterprise
Pothole repair funds spared in budget deal, according to mayor
Los Angeles Times
Stimulus Funds New Transit Projects, Doesn't Sustain Old Ones
Planetizen
Stimulus programs from DOT and other agencies support jobs in nation's counties
USDOT Fastlane
Transportation Bill Could Face Months-Long Delay
Planetizen
Travel 101: How best to navigate L.A.'s freeways?
Examiner
Westside subway extension community updates
MetroRiderLA
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)