Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Metrolink looking to test express service (KCET So Cal Focus) Metrolink CEO John Fenton thinks the commuter rail agency should be carrying [continue reading]
Metro Board Chairman Don Knabe has issued this statement on FTA go-ahead for Westside Subway Extension and Regional Connector: Metro has received welcome news from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that it can proceed with preliminary engineering for the subway extension to Westwood and the Regional Connector underground light rail [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Businesses fear hikes at L.A. parking garages (Los Angeles Business Journal) A plan to lease city-owned parking garages to private enterprise has [continue reading]
The Los Angeles Art Show (LAAS), the premier and most significant art fair in the Western United States will return to the LA Arts Month will be hosted at the L.A. Convention Center from January 19-23, 2011. Presented by the Fine Art Dealers Association (www.fada.com) For additional information about the [continue reading]
The transportation team at the California Public Interest Research Group (a staunch supporter of Metro’s 30/10 plan) has issued an interesting report that attempts to debunk the oft-cited notion that highway’s are fully paid for by user fees, such as gas taxes and tolls. Contrary to conventional wisdom, their research [continue reading]
We posted yesterday about the new round of bus service changes proposed to take effect in June. Here’s the press release issued today by Metro — after the jump is a list of the proposed changes: Metro will hold six public hearings beginning February 1 to receive community input on [continue reading]
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Bundling up for global warming (New York Times Dot Earth blog) California has been soaked and cold for the past month — [continue reading]
Happy New Year, everyone! Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. FTA awards $16.6 million in grants for fuel cell bus research (Engadget) Two alternative transportation research teams received [continue reading]
Video: Rain didn’t stop 2011 Tournament of Roses Queen Evanne Elizabeth Friedmann, Princess Tenaya Miyoko Senzaki and Princess Michelle Kaye Washington from an official and enthusiastic endorsement of the Metro Gold Line. The royal entourage joined with Los Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Director Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan [continue reading]
In addition to our daily coverage of the latest local and national transportation news, service alerts and transit lifestyle issues, we often like to do feature stories that build upon the latest news and offer a bit more for our readers to chew on. Be it helpful tips on how [continue reading]
