Transportation

The Online Commute

Information technology and telecommuting was supposed to reduce the strain on the freeways. So why are Silicon Valley's freeways still clogged and giants such a Cisco building new office complexes?

September 5, 2000 - The New York Times

Riverside County Plan Selected

Riverside County's growth plan selected in national transportation planning program.

September 2, 2000 - Press-Enterprise

CA's High-speed Rail Stays On Track

Lawmakers approved a new lease on life for the proposed high-speed rail line through the San Joaquin Valley, but also gave it competition.

September 1, 2000 - Bakersfield Californian

Infrastructure Planning is Key to Smart Growth

Success of regional trade industry depends on speed in moving goods. Are you planning for it?

August 31, 2000 - Planetizen

US Highways Grind To A Halt

The nation's long economic expansion has choked its roadways and railways with passenger and freight traffic.

August 30, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Walk At Your Own Risk

Cities across Los Angeles County are taking measures to make streets safer for pedestrians. Is it working?

August 30, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Will Life Be Better In 2010?

Will the public support alternative modes of transportation and reinvestment in the urban core?

August 30, 2000 - The Metro Investment Report

Air Cargo Hub For San Bernardino County

A former airbase in Victorville will expand its runway and build an air cargodistribution hub.

August 29, 2000 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Ontario

400 New Cabs for San Francisco?

Supervisor proposes adding 400 more cabs in San Francisco to "pick up residents in the neighborhoods."

August 29, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Do Highways Matter?

This report shows that highways do affect metropolitan development patterns and recommends that the federal government encourage regional transportation planning.

August 29, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

Extension Of Runways Backed

Despite criticism from environmental groups, Regional Airport Planning Committee is likely to recommend runway expansion at San Francisco and Oakland airports.

August 27, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

New OC Toll Road

The Orange County Transportation Authority is divided on the new toll road issue. Opponents cite environmental issues.

August 27, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Life's Inevitabilities: Death, Taxes, and Traffic

The high-tech industry is actively pursuing the elusive goal of making traffic more fluid. So far, there's still a long way to go.

August 27, 2000 - Planning Magazine

LA's MTA: Self-Inflicted Wounds

Los Angeles Times Op-Ed takes a hard look at some of the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's recent self-inflicted wounds.

August 25, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Businesses Support San Jose BART

A $6 billion ballot measure to extend BART to San Jose gets a boost when the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group lends support.

August 25, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Region Won't Forfeit Billions Over 710 Freeway

The EPA will not pull $4.5 billion in regional transportation fundingif controversial 710 Freeway is not completed.

August 25, 2000 - Pasadena Star-News

Riverside County to Plan Four New Highwways

A divided city commission voted to study two interior and twointer-county highways.

August 25, 2000 - Press-Enterprise

Terminal Expansion: Not Without Curfew

In its decade-long effort to gain approval for a new terminal, the Burbank Airport Authority is examining the possibilities of a curfew.

August 22, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

Florida Puts Rail On The Fast Track

Ignoring official disinterest, Florida residents will vote on whether to build high-speed rail liking five cities.

August 22, 2000 - The Christian Science Monitor

Colorado's Light Rail: Success?

Critics claim Colorado's Regional Transit District officials are manipulating numbers to demonstrate success.

August 21, 2000 - The Rocky Mountain News

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