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. Feds insist that first leg of bullet train reach Bakersfield (Bakersfield.com) The first leg of California high speed rail may now go [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. California gets $616 million more in fed funding for bullet train (Sacramento Bee) Politicians in Ohio and Wisconsin said “no thanks” to [continue reading]
The final environmental impact report for rush hour bus lanes on parts of Wilshire Boulevard was initially approved by the Metro Board of Directors on Thursday, with a roughly one-mile stretch in the Condo Canyon area of Westwood removed from the project. Board Member Mark Ridley-Thomas abstained from the vote. [continue reading]
The final Board meeting of 2010 just started a few minutes ago. Among the items on the agenda is consideration of the final environmental impact report for the Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit project — i.e. the rush hour bus lanes. Part of that conversation will involve the Board deciding whether [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. Putting the mute in commute (Boston Globe) In response to passenger complaints about other noisy passengers, the T is trying something novel: [continue reading]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Io1CGSJvfU[/youtube] In the newest edition of Metro Motion, now running on television and the web, we tag along on a trip down the Metro Red Line with actor and regular Metro rider Vincent Kartheiser of TV’s “Mad Men.” Kartheiser gave up his car for public transit to help make Los [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. Americans strongly oppose proposed gas tax hike (Reuters) Embedded in the slew of proposals offered by President Obama’s Deficit Commission was a [continue reading]
And now for something completely different… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1xSa7gcYmU[/youtube] Video by Graeme Taylor, via Straylight I really appreciate the effect achieved by Mr. Taylor for its ability to slow down the chaotic blur that the world often seems to be from the seat of a train. I’ll let him explain how he [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. Metrolink unveils newer, safer passenger cars (abc7.com) ABC has some video of the new Metrolink cars – the Guardian Fleet – that [continue reading]
Okay, we heard your cupcake cries and we feel for you … and agree with you, for the most part. A few transit-accessible places follow: Renita Anderson likes Sprinkles, the chi-chi cupcake emporium in Beverly Hills. Their cupcakes are seriously beautiful, if a bit pricey. She also likes Toast Bakery [continue reading]
