An alternative to congestion pricing: roadway traffic restraint (The Transport Politic) Very smart story comparing attempts to reduce traffic in London and Paris. In London, congestion pricing was introduced — i.e. drivers were charged a fee to enter the central business district and the money went to transit improvements. As [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. LaHood on the Offensive, Calls Out High Speed Rail Foes (AltTransport) U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood rallies against high speed rail detractors [continue reading]
[youtube width=”600″ height=”362″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5C65fZLwg8[/youtube] Los Angeles Streetcar Inc. (LASI), the non-profit public/private partnership working to bring a 4-mile streetcar line to downtown L.A., released the above video last Thursday at a fundraising event that raised over $200,000. The money raised on Thursday is just a small drop in the bucket 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. London: bring on contact-less credit cards for fare payment (ZDNet) The city’s transit agency said it plans to allow customers to pay [continue reading]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that as part of the State of Good Repair Bus Initiative, Metro has been awarded $47.75 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation. “Today’s announcement is welcome news for the region and the funding provided will go a long way toward maintaining Metro’s transportation [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. Now’s the time to invest in infrastructure, but U.S. plan is too modest (Washington Post) This opinion piece from the Washington Post [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. Nashville has the worst traffic, says new report (ABC News) A new study by a Portland, Ore., firm concludes that the way [continue reading]
As construction of the Expo Line moves forward, many new features of the stations are starting to take shape. The canopies are in place and pavers line the walkway. But there are a few painted steel support structures on the platforms that are noticeably empty. That’s because those structures will [continue reading]
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently launched an online video wall featuring testimonials from transit riders across the nation. The goal is to give transit riders a voice and to encourage Congress to pass a long-term transportation bill that increases funding for public transportation. Think of it as sort [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. The 24-Hour City: 104 Years Of Owl Transit Service In Los Angeles (Primary Resources) The Metro Library digs into their vast archives [continue reading]
