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. Before starting, I bleated in this space yesterday about the crummy traffic light synchronization in Pasadena. Is it just me? Or is it obvious [continue reading]
It’s not everyday that the mayors of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento and San Jose co-write opinion articles in support of anything. Today, however, that quintet co-authored a piece in the Sacramento Bee supporting the state’s bullet train project which would ultimately link San Diego, Sacramento and the Bay [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. America Fast Forward moves closer to becoming reality (L.A. Streetsblog) Led by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), a bipartisan group of Senators on [continue reading]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA9zxZN40kU&feature=player_embedded#at=20[/youtube] The report, issued Tuesday, concludes that Caltrans should oversee construction of the line and not the California High-Speed Rail Authority — the state agency set up to plan and build the project. “The Authority has been given a lot of autonomy, but we’re not convinced that it has looked [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. Boxer tests out “America Fast Forward” at Senate committee hearing (DC Streetsblog) Yesterday, The Source posted a note that Representative Judy Chu [continue reading]
On Thursday morning, the California High-Speed Rail Authority board of directors met in Los Angeles. The most prominent item on the agenda the was an update of the alternatives being considered for the bullet train’s route through the Los Angeles metro area. The plan in this area is broken up [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. Backfire! With Cleaner Cars, People Drive More (Treehugger) In Sweden, the law of unintended consequences is on full display. The country prides [continue reading]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has updated their Facebook page and want you to join the conversation: Our Facebook page is proving to be a good place to hear the latest news, talk about the project, share your thoughts and get your questions answered. We hope you’ll join us there and [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. Obama aims to boost infrastructure spending (Wall Street Journal) The Journal notes that Obama’s infrastructure plans — discussed in his State of [continue reading]
In this relatively new feature for The Source, I express actual opinions while working for government. Members of the media: please take any of these ideas and run with them — we could use the coverage! 1. I have a hard time getting excited about the annual congestion ratings released [continue reading]
