In Vancouver this past weekend the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) held its annual Rail Conference – an event which includes the International Rail Rodeo. The Rail Rodeo is a competition that puts rail operators and maintainers to the test, and shines the spotlight on these hard working men and [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Mayor’s 30/10 Initiative moves foward (L.A. Times) Columnist Tim Rutten says that 30/10 is probably Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s best proposals to date, as it would [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Good neighborhoods have lots of intersections (Grist) A new study reveals that “intersection density” is the key to getting people to drive less. Makes sense [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. Council approves DASH and Commuter Express fare increase (Los Angeles Times) The L.A. City Council tentatively approved a plan to increase DASH fares from 25 [continue reading]
Metro CEO Art Leahy on federal support for 30/10, subway extension: Los Angeles County owes Senator Barbara Boxer as well as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood a debt of gratitude for continuing the fight to secure federal funding for major transportation projects like the subway extension that will, literally, transform Los Angeles [continue reading]
Setting the stage for major federal funding to flow into Los Angeles, Senator Barbara Boxer today announced that the Obama Administration has endorsed the 30/10 Initiative to accelerate 12 regional transportation projects, with a pledge from the U.S. DOT to consider the 30/10 initiative in the next transportation reauthorization bill. [continue reading]
Statement by Ara Najarian, Board Chairman Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Re: Federal support for 30/10, Subway Extension Los Angeles County received a double dose of good news today from Washington, which I find very encouraging. Senator Barbara Boxer announced that the Obama Administration is accelerating consideration of the [continue reading]
This just in. U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer announced this afternoon that the 30/10 Initiative to speed 12 transportation projects in Los Angeles County has received the support of the Obama Administration and said FTA will take steps to accelerate consideration of Westside subway extension. More details to follow. Read the [continue reading]
Here’s a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. David Lazarus: Blue ribbon transit committee mails it in (L.A. Times) Times columnist David Lazarus continues his focus on public transit in L.A. – this [continue reading]
Much of L.A. has been closely following their home team as the Lakers have made their way through the Playoffs and tip off tonight in the first game of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. But how many locals have been following the less glamorous, but equally as riveting, [continue reading]
