The Source is back
Our apologies for technical issues that took the blog down early last evening until a few minutes ago. We’ve had some recent issues but hopefully things have stabilized.
Transportation headlines, Thursday, December 1
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. How federal funding fails to match demand for transit in the U.S. (DC Streetsblog) Streetsblog’s Washington bureau points us to a handy [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, Nov. 30
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. State Legislative Analyst says bullet train funding plan doesn’t comply with law (L.A. Times) The report from the state opines that the [continue reading]
Persuading people to take transit in Slovenia
Very funny video from Ljubljana, Slovenia, that is intended to persuade folks to give up driving and instead take transit. In this case, they offer up a timeless reward for those who ride buses, trains and bikes.
Fred’s transit notes from New York City
If you read my previous post, you know I’m now living in New York City and no longer a regular contributor to The Source. I will chime in from time to time with a guest post though, and my first such post is simply a collection of observations of New [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, Nov. 29
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. Designing the successful cities of the future (Salon) Here’s a boost for our self-esteem. L.A. is cited as example of what’s going right [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Monday, Nov. 28
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. California bullet train advances amid cries of ‘boondoggle’ (New York Times) The top of the story says it best: “With a brashness [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, Nov. 23
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. Republicans trying to take back California’s high-speed rail funds (L.A. Times) The effort is being led by Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Atwater) and [continue reading]
Videos from The Source’s Expo preview
Steve grabbed this first clip from the cab of our train, which was proceeding south-west from Jefferson/USC station to Expo Park/USC station via the Figueroa underpass. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQQPmqCpFqA[/youtube] This second clip shows the train flying through the 1.6 miles from Western station to Crenshaw station. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA4kZXPuaCM[/youtube]
Transportation headlines, Monday, Nov. 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 blog. Taking first-class coddling above-and-beyond (New York Times) If you need another reason to hate flying — and I don’t — read this. [continue reading]