Transportation News

Transportation headlines, Monday, May 21

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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. Slain Metro bus operator identified  The Metro bus operator shot and killed in West Hollywood [continue reading]

Transportation headlines, Friday, May 18

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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed.   Beverly Hills threatens legal action over Westside Subway Extension (L.A. Times) The library’s blog [continue reading]

What’s happening at other transit agencies?

BART board approves $896-million contract for new rail fleet The latest in the ongoing saga of BART’s efforts to replace its aging fleet of custom railcars: BART’s Board of Directors has approved a nearly $900-million contract with Canadian train (and jet) manufacturer Bombardier. The San Francisco Appeal online newspaper notes [continue reading]

Transportation headlines, Thursday, May 17

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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. This weekend could be test case for traffic near proposed NFL stadium (Orange County Register) The jam-packed [continue reading]

Transportation headlines, Wednesday, May 16

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 Headlines blog, which you can also access via email subscription or RSS feed. California bullet train chief seeks environmental exemptions (Los Angeles Times) California High-Speed Rail Authority Chairman Dan [continue reading]