Remembering
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The Transit Tourist: New York City, N.Y.
The Transit Tourist takes a look at other transit systems across the globe from the first person perspective of a visitor. What can Metro learn from how these other systems treat the uninitiated – and often bumbling – tourist? I’ve had the opportunity to travel to New York City a [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Friday, Sept. 9
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. More on tar, oil, pipelines and Presidents (New York Times) At some point soon, President Obama will have to decide whether to approve a [continue reading]
More security as 9/11 approaches
As some of you undoubtedly have noticed, there’s an increased security presence along Metro rail, including highly visible uniformed personnel and those charming (but very capable) K-9 dog teams. It’s a precautionary measure, in light of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 Sunday. While there have been no specific threats against [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Thursday, Sept. 8
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. Subway stations should have attendants (Daily News) After the recent fatal stabbing in Hollywood, David Murphy writes in this op-ed that while he believes [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Wednesday, September 7
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. First things first: Check out this incredible video of Los Angeles circa 1917. Keep an eye out for clips of streetcars and [continue reading]
Governor Ed Rendell lays out stark choices for America’s infrastructure
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell was pegged as the lunchtime keynote speaker at Mobility 21 — for good reason. These days, Rendell is one of the leading voices for increased infrastructure investment, serving as one of three co-chairs of the Building America’s Future coalition along with former California Governor Arnold [continue reading]
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa talks jobs, America Fast Forward at Mobility 21 conference
We’re blogging this morning live from the Mobility 21 Conference in downtown Los Angeles, where more than 1,000 public and private sector people in the transportation industry have gathered. Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board Chair Antonio Villaraigosa took center stage during the morning’s events with a speech and subsequent [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Tuesday, Sept. 6
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. One Path to Better Jobs: More Density in Cities (New York Times) Get this: the more crowded the city you live in, [continue reading]
Transportation headlines, Friday, September 2
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. Is a car battery subsidy just a sprawl subsidy? (Infrastructurist) Infrastructurist writer Eric Jaffe checks in on the debate over the Obama [continue reading]