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. Do-it-yourself parking bans in Malibu (L.A. Times) Phony ‘no parking’ signs are rife along coastal roads in the state’s tony beach communities, reports the [continue reading]
This weekly post features news from other transit agencies and planners from around the world. Did we miss a good story? Let us know in the comments. Toronto’s streetcar system to get sleek new rolling stock The Toronto Transit Commission is inviting Torontonians — yep, that’s their demonyn — to [continue reading]
Here is the news release from the Federal Transit Administration: LOS ANGELES –Deputy Federal Transit Administrator Therese McMillan (in above photo with Metro officials) was in Los Angeles today to announce that two Southern California transit agencies will receive a total of $2.2 million as part of a $34.6 million [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. Metro chooses six teams to submit master plan visions for Union Station (Blogdowntown) Metro staff have recommended to the board of directors [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. Beverly Hills Council discusses next step on subway (Beverly Hills Patch) The city has hired two independent consultants to review the studies [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. Patience was a virtue for a popular California freeway. Does high-speed rail warrant a similar approach? (Sacramento Bee) A little history for [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. 13 things to know about U.S. Senate’s transpo bill (Transportation Issues Daily) From what I can gather, the bill doesn’t shrink funding, [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. Still on board the bullet train (L.A. Times) The Times’ Editorial Board takes a long look at the increased price tag of [continue reading]
Did you know that the Metro Transportation Library & Archive’s Flickr photo site has grown to more than 7,700 digital images? The collection of local area photographs dating back to the 1880s has been online for just over 3 years, and this week it surpassed 1.5 million views. That reinforces [continue reading]
This weekly post features news from other transit agencies and planners from around the world. Did we miss a good story? Let us know in the comments. Moscow Metro: The world’s best subway system? Thomas Sigler defends keeping the “public” in public transportation for The Atlantic Cities by arguing that [continue reading]
