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Is it possible that L.A. commuters are three times as likely to use public transit as Silicon Valley commuters? It's not just possibly, U.S. Census Data says it's true.
Is it possible that L.A. commuters are three times as likely to use public transit as Silicon Valley commuters? It's not just possibly, U.S. Census Data says it's true.
Port of L.A. OKs $102M expansion of TraPac terminal The long-awaited expansion of the TraPac terminal at the Port of Los Angeles will finally kick off in December
Privatization Sparks Debate Despite a national financial crisis and continued high fuel prices, American airport officials don't expect capacity issues to go away.
Congress Approves Amtrak Funding, Railroad Safety Measure Congress has cleared a passenger rail funding and safety bill that authorizes $13 billion over five years
L.A., Long Beach ports inaugurate new anti-smog plan Trucks moving goods in and out of the complex must meet tougher anti-pollution laws; more than 2,000 dirty diesel big rigs are being banned. Despite compliance checks, cargo is moving smoothly.
Chicago Midway in $2.5bn privatisation deal Chicago Midway on Tuesday became the first big US airline hub to be put up for privatisation in a $2.5bn deal with a consortium, including Canada’s Vancouver airport.
Transit agencies reel from budget cuts Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger used his line-item veto power to cut an additional $100 million from state transit programs before signing the state budget Tuesday.
Making progress on new bridges at Devils Slide Caltrans will complete work on two bridges at Devils Slide, a huge milestone in the $325 million project to build a bypass on this treacherous stretch of road.
State approves $239 million for BART extension to San Jose Fulfilling a promise made nearly a decade ago, the California Transportation Commission on Thursday unanimously approved spending $239 million to help build the BART extension into Santa Clara County.
Signing of port cargo fee bill urged Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, and a host of Southland port, air quality and transportation leaders are urging Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign a bill aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic congestion from the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.
Construction Jobs Still Growing, But Opportunities Passing Over Women, African-Americans According to Transportation Equity Network As Congress contemplates another economic stimulus bill focused on transportation construction, a new report shows that women and minorities are least likely to receive the benefit of those jobs.
Fate of Steinberg warming bill up in the air For two years, Sacramento Sen. Darrell Steinberg coaxed builders, environmentalists and housing advocates into agreement on an ambitious plan to cut global warming pollutants in California.
Transit takes near billion-dollar budget hit Funding for roads and highways remains intact, but money for mass transportation takes a big hit.
Deal reached on extensive rail safety bill House and Senate negotiators reached a deal Tuesday night on a major railroad safety reform bill that would require new technology to prevent crashes and limit hours engineers can work.
I-15 express lanes offer smooth ride on first day State transportation officials yesterday reported a smooth debut for the new Interstate 15 express lanes
Caltrans spends 7 years fighting contractor over costs of Highway 60 project Lines painted to denote carpool lanes along Highway 60 west of the 60/91/215 interchange have long since faded, but a financial dispute over freeway improvements they are a part of lingers.
Bay Bridge's bridge within a bridge As contractors press ahead with the most visually striking part of the new east span of the Bay Bridge, a temporary support structure to hold up the permanent new span is starting to rise above the Bay.
Road plan to connect Banning and Cabazon moves forward It's possible to drive from Cabazon to Banning without using Interstate 10, just not on a road.
Toll booths to remain on Bay Area bridges Open-road tolling coming to carpool lanes on I-680 and I-580, but toll booths will remain on most Bay Area bridges.
Legislators' letter opposes Foothill South toll road It's the latest shot in a fight between supporters, opponents
Mexican officials turn to U.S. for infrastructure advice A handful of city officials from two cities in Guanajuato, Mexico, are looking at some of the vast infrastructure projects in Southern California as they seek to improve conditions in their own country.
Transportation Commission may hire lobbying firm The Ventura County Transportation Commission may hire a Sacramento firm to do the background work on a proposed sales tax to pay for improvements to local roads and mass transit.
$10 billion bond for high-speed rail sought Even in a state known for dreaming big, the idea's a doozy: a train so swift that it could speed from San Diego to San Francisco in a little less than four hours.
Federal Highway Trust Fund's ills bad news for region Road projects such as the widening of Interstate 215 in Riverside and San Bernardino counties face potential delays because the national fund that helps pay for transportation projects is running on fumes, local transportation officials said Friday.
Budget impasse may cause roadblock for road work The end of the line for road work in many parts of California, including Riverside and San Bernardino counties, could be Sept. 20 unless state legislators pass a budget.
Supervisors put money toward traffic projects In a push to secure more than $65 million in state funding, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors pledged $25 million today for three construction projects expected to reduce traffic congestion in Fontana and Devore
Judge denies truckers' bid to halt LA port program A federal judge has denied a trucking association's bid to block an effort to ban older trucks from entering the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Mayor Villaraigosa urges business leaders to support half-cent sales tax Addressing the Los Angeles Business Council, the mayor says transit funding on the Nov. 4 ballot is essential to making the city more livable and affordable for middle-class workers.
Mayor touts Measure I With about two months to sell voters on a $571 million infrastructure investment measure, Mayor Bob Foster has been making the rounds at community organizations.
Infrastructure tax is criticized The Long Beach Area Republican Party on Tuesday opposed Mayor Bob Foster's ballot initiative to repair the city's crumbling infrastructure.
Work moving ahead on several East Bay freeways Do you have any idea where I could find what the 880-92 reconstruction will look like?
Carpool lane coming to I-580 Relief is coming for commuters weary of the homeward slog on eastbound Interstate 580 through the Tri-Valley - one of the Bay Area's worst traffic chokepoints. Construction of a carpool lane began Friday and is expected to be completed by 2010.
Bush pulls U-turn as highway funds run out With the nation's highway fund running out of money faster than expected, the Bush administration on Friday pulled a political U-turn and urged Congress to approve an $8 billion rescue plan that the White House had previously opposed.
Transportation Dept. almost out of highway funds The federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month, requiring delays in payments to states for transportation construction projects, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday.
Los Angeles port, truckers group head for court National association is seeking an injunction to block the clean truck program on grounds it imposes intrusive regulatory systems' on motor carrier rates and services.
Howland, Last Surviving CH2M Hill Founder, Dies in Oregon at Age 92 Jim Howland, the final surviving founder of CH2M Hill Cos., the Denver-based engineering firm that has become a global powerhouse, died Aug. 28 at his home in Corvallis, Ore. He was 92.
The Westward Migration of Transportation Innovation While studying the northeastern United States in the 1950s, French geographer Jean Gottmann published a book that described the 500-mile,
Sen. Boxer hears requests for transportation funding At a field hearing in Los Angeles on Thursday, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-San Francisco, heard from a long list of Southern California politicians and government officials who said they need more money for roads and mass transit.
Legislators' letter opposes Foothill South toll road It's the latest shot in a fight between supporters, opponents.
Fixing the roads THE REASON FOUNDATION produces what is called the Report on the Performance of State Highway Systems. Recently, its 17th annual report was released and, needless to say, California transportation officials have good reason to be embarrassed.
Caltrain electrification welcomed, except for $1.5 billion price tag Caltrain's plan to replace its aging diesel locomotives with an all-electric system has been well-received by federal regulators. The design process is progressing nicely and staff members are pumped up about the project.
Year's end start slated for 71 junction The city will begin work on a Mission Boulevard bridge over Highway 71 in a few months, officials say, taking steps to eliminate an intersection that has had congested traffic for decades.
Calif. lawmakers OK freeway toll lanes in LA California lawmakers approved a bill Saturday that would allow drivers to be charged a fee to use car pool lanes on two Los Angeles freeways.
Exports push revamping riverine infrastructure Across the country, from grain elevator to grain elevator, golden wheat and corn are piled in towering mounds, waiting for a rail car to haul them to market.
Exports jump at L.A., Long Beach ports but imports falter Incoming goods are down so much that the twin ports are on pace to record their second straight year of declines in overall international trade.
Roadshow: Get public transit up to speed It's great that more people are taking public transit. I have been a daily rider for three years, but to make transit viable it has to be timely. Is there anything that can be done to speed it up?
Cities Debate Privatizing Public Infrastructure Cleaning up road kill and maintaining runways may not sound like cutting-edge investments. But banks and funds with big money seem to think so.
California Moves on Bill to Curb Sprawl and Emissions California, known for its far-ranging suburbs and jam-packed traffic, is close to adopting a law intended to slow the increase in emissions of heat-trapping gases by encouraging housing close to job sites, rail lines and bus stops to shorten the time people spend in their cars.
Finish for 60/91/215 project delayed again Opening all the lanes and hanging all the freeway signs associated with the 60/91/215 project will once again take longer than first promised
Road projects stacking up as state Transportation Commission meets to set priorities Absent the ability to award millions of dollars for road work because there's no state budget, members of the California Transportation Commission will turn their attention
Zoom Airlines grounds planes, will file for bankruptcy Zoom Airlines, San Diego's only overseas airline service, has been zapped.
LAX workers go on strike, threatening Labor Day weekend travel Threatening to inconvenience air travelers throughout the Labor Day weekend, several hundred airline service workers -- including baggage handlers, security personnel and janitors -- walked off the job Thursday
Hwy. 12 goes out for bids The first stage of the Highway 12 project through the Springs will be going out to bid next week.
Calderon announces bidding for Punta Colonet project Traveling to a remote coastal community 150 miles from the U.S. border Thursday, President Felipe Calderon formally announced the bidding for Mexico's $5 billion rail-and-seaport project at Punta Colonet.
The Baja Mega Port Video: Site of the proposed Baja mega-port. Produced By Kris Hanson, Joe Dickson and Robert Meeks.
Mexico plans huge Baja port for U.S. trade Mexico's government is setting sail with the largest infrastructure project in the nation's history, a $4-billion seaport that it hopes will one day rival those of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Roadshow: Bridge project relatively cheap So it will cost around $15 million to build pedestrian and bike spans across Interstate 280 at Mary Avenue and at Moffett Boulevard and Highway 85.
Train ridership sets records, as travelers seek to avoid traffic hassle, fill-ups With rising gas prices and the high cost of air travel, more and more people are heeding the call of "all aboard."
$12.5 billion to make your south county commute smooth How does a new metrolink station, toll roads and freeway lanes sound?
Schwarzenegger signs rail bill to get it on ballot The governor tells California's legislative leaders he will approve measures that he wants on the November ballot. The bill he signed changes language in a $9.9-billion high-speed rail bond measure.
Karnette proposes bill to promote Long Beach oil exploration; city, port could get millions A bill by Assemblywoman Betty Karnette, D-Long Beach, could lead to the discovery and extraction of additional oil from the Wilmington Oil Field beneath the harbor and pour hundreds of millions of dollars into city, port and state coffers, officials said today.
Proposed toll-lane plan has driving opposition Drivers who use car-pool lanes on the 10 and 110 freeways will still be able to use them for free if a toll-lane plan is passed.
Southwest Cuts Flights Southwest Airlines is slashing two nonstop daily flights out of L.A./Ontario International Airport in January, adding to almost 30 other daily and peak-day flights being cut by multiple carriers over the next few months at the airport.
Traffic fatalities driven down by high gas prices Roll back the clock to 1961: John F. Kennedy was inaugurated president. The Peace Corps was founded. The Dow Jones industrials hit 734. Gasoline reached 31 cents a gallon.
Converting Highway 99 to Interstate could cost $1B State transportation officials say Highway 99 can become part of the federal interstate highway system for a lot less money than they originally thought.
Bay Area commuters moving beyond cars Four-dollar gas has fueled a boom in the number of Bay Area drivers shedding some wheels to cut their commuting costs.
Naval captain: A lot of work ahead on military projects An official with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command spoke to construction managers Wednesday night with the message that despite the industry slump, the military has plenty of projects to keep construction busy.
Terminal trouble: Mixed-use initiative to produce revenue, alienate shipping Despite its name, some say the “Port of San Diego Marine Freight Preservation and Bayfront Redevelopment Initiative” would, in effect, eliminate the shipping industry, not preserve it.
Lawmakers pave the way for new toll roads in Riverside County Lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to bills that would allow new toll roads in Riverside County, and they OK'd legislation to help restore the Salton Sea.
Legistlative Alert: SB 974 Port Investment Bill On August 5, the Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 974, now awaiting signature by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Metro to Hold Three Public Meetings in September on I-710 Corridor Project EIR/EIS The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) will hold three public meetings in September for the I-710 Corridor Project Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Study (EIR/EIS).
Metro to Hold Five Community Update Meetings in September on Metro Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will be conducting a new round of community update meetings in September on the agency’s Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study.
Contractor C.C. Myers files for personal bankruptcy C.C. Myers couldn't fix this one. The legendary highway contractor, known for rebuilding California's highways and bridges with lightning speed, has filed for personal bankruptcy.
Schwarzenegger reverses course; will sign high-speed rail bill Nearly three weeks after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he would block any bill that reached his desk until the Legislature approves a budget, he sent a letter late Monday to legislative leaders saying he will make an exception for a high-speed rail clean-up measure and a water bond.
91 FWY toll roads could roll into Riverside County If governor signs bill, Riverside would be allowed to build toll lanes east of Orange County line to I-15.
Privatization Sparks Debate Despite a national financial crisis and continued high fuel prices, American airport officials don't expect capacity issues to go away.
Congress Approves Amtrak Funding, Railroad Safety Measure Congress has cleared a passenger rail funding and safety bill that authorizes $13 billion over five years
L.A., Long Beach ports inaugurate new anti-smog plan Trucks moving goods in and out of the complex must meet tougher anti-pollution laws; more than 2,000 dirty diesel big rigs are being banned. Despite compliance checks, cargo is moving smoothly.
Chicago Midway in $2.5bn privatisation deal Chicago Midway on Tuesday became the first big US airline hub to be put up for privatisation in a $2.5bn deal with a consortium, including Canada’s Vancouver airport.
Transit agencies reel from budget cuts Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger used his line-item veto power to cut an additional $100 million from state transit programs before signing the state budget Tuesday.
Making progress on new bridges at Devils Slide Caltrans will complete work on two bridges at Devils Slide, a huge milestone in the $325 million project to build a bypass on this treacherous stretch of road.
State approves $239 million for BART extension to San Jose Fulfilling a promise made nearly a decade ago, the California Transportation Commission on Thursday unanimously approved spending $239 million to help build the BART extension into Santa Clara County.
Signing of port cargo fee bill urged Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, and a host of Southland port, air quality and transportation leaders are urging Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign a bill aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic congestion from the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.
Construction Jobs Still Growing, But Opportunities Passing Over Women, African-Americans According to Transportation Equity Network As Congress contemplates another economic stimulus bill focused on transportation construction, a new report shows that women and minorities are least likely to receive the benefit of those jobs.
Fate of Steinberg warming bill up in the air For two years, Sacramento Sen. Darrell Steinberg coaxed builders, environmentalists and housing advocates into agreement on an ambitious plan to cut global warming pollutants in California.
Transit takes near billion-dollar budget hit Funding for roads and highways remains intact, but money for mass transportation takes a big hit.
Deal reached on extensive rail safety bill House and Senate negotiators reached a deal Tuesday night on a major railroad safety reform bill that would require new technology to prevent crashes and limit hours engineers can work.
I-15 express lanes offer smooth ride on first day State transportation officials yesterday reported a smooth debut for the new Interstate 15 express lanes
Caltrans spends 7 years fighting contractor over costs of Highway 60 project Lines painted to denote carpool lanes along Highway 60 west of the 60/91/215 interchange have long since faded, but a financial dispute over freeway improvements they are a part of lingers.
Bay Bridge's bridge within a bridge As contractors press ahead with the most visually striking part of the new east span of the Bay Bridge, a temporary support structure to hold up the permanent new span is starting to rise above the Bay.
Road plan to connect Banning and Cabazon moves forward It's possible to drive from Cabazon to Banning without using Interstate 10, just not on a road.
Toll booths to remain on Bay Area bridges Open-road tolling coming to carpool lanes on I-680 and I-580, but toll booths will remain on most Bay Area bridges.
Legislators' letter opposes Foothill South toll road It's the latest shot in a fight between supporters, opponents
Mexican officials turn to U.S. for infrastructure advice A handful of city officials from two cities in Guanajuato, Mexico, are looking at some of the vast infrastructure projects in Southern California as they seek to improve conditions in their own country.
Transportation Commission may hire lobbying firm The Ventura County Transportation Commission may hire a Sacramento firm to do the background work on a proposed sales tax to pay for improvements to local roads and mass transit.
$10 billion bond for high-speed rail sought Even in a state known for dreaming big, the idea's a doozy: a train so swift that it could speed from San Diego to San Francisco in a little less than four hours.
Federal Highway Trust Fund's ills bad news for region Road projects such as the widening of Interstate 215 in Riverside and San Bernardino counties face potential delays because the national fund that helps pay for transportation projects is running on fumes, local transportation officials said Friday.
Budget impasse may cause roadblock for road work The end of the line for road work in many parts of California, including Riverside and San Bernardino counties, could be Sept. 20 unless state legislators pass a budget.
Supervisors put money toward traffic projects In a push to secure more than $65 million in state funding, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors pledged $25 million today for three construction projects expected to reduce traffic congestion in Fontana and Devore
Judge denies truckers' bid to halt LA port program A federal judge has denied a trucking association's bid to block an effort to ban older trucks from entering the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Mayor Villaraigosa urges business leaders to support half-cent sales tax Addressing the Los Angeles Business Council, the mayor says transit funding on the Nov. 4 ballot is essential to making the city more livable and affordable for middle-class workers.
Mayor touts Measure I With about two months to sell voters on a $571 million infrastructure investment measure, Mayor Bob Foster has been making the rounds at community organizations.
Infrastructure tax is criticized The Long Beach Area Republican Party on Tuesday opposed Mayor Bob Foster's ballot initiative to repair the city's crumbling infrastructure.
Work moving ahead on several East Bay freeways Do you have any idea where I could find what the 880-92 reconstruction will look like?
Carpool lane coming to I-580 Relief is coming for commuters weary of the homeward slog on eastbound Interstate 580 through the Tri-Valley - one of the Bay Area's worst traffic chokepoints. Construction of a carpool lane began Friday and is expected to be completed by 2010.
Bush pulls U-turn as highway funds run out With the nation's highway fund running out of money faster than expected, the Bush administration on Friday pulled a political U-turn and urged Congress to approve an $8 billion rescue plan that the White House had previously opposed.
Transportation Dept. almost out of highway funds The federal highway trust fund will run out of money this month, requiring delays in payments to states for transportation construction projects, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday.
Los Angeles port, truckers group head for court National association is seeking an injunction to block the clean truck program on grounds it imposes intrusive regulatory systems' on motor carrier rates and services.
Howland, Last Surviving CH2M Hill Founder, Dies in Oregon at Age 92 Jim Howland, the final surviving founder of CH2M Hill Cos., the Denver-based engineering firm that has become a global powerhouse, died Aug. 28 at his home in Corvallis, Ore. He was 92.
The Westward Migration of Transportation Innovation While studying the northeastern United States in the 1950s, French geographer Jean Gottmann published a book that described the 500-mile,
Sen. Boxer hears requests for transportation funding At a field hearing in Los Angeles on Thursday, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-San Francisco, heard from a long list of Southern California politicians and government officials who said they need more money for roads and mass transit.
Legislators' letter opposes Foothill South toll road It's the latest shot in a fight between supporters, opponents.
Fixing the roads THE REASON FOUNDATION produces what is called the Report on the Performance of State Highway Systems. Recently, its 17th annual report was released and, needless to say, California transportation officials have good reason to be embarrassed.
Caltrain electrification welcomed, except for $1.5 billion price tag Caltrain's plan to replace its aging diesel locomotives with an all-electric system has been well-received by federal regulators. The design process is progressing nicely and staff members are pumped up about the project.
Year's end start slated for 71 junction The city will begin work on a Mission Boulevard bridge over Highway 71 in a few months, officials say, taking steps to eliminate an intersection that has had congested traffic for decades.
Calif. lawmakers OK freeway toll lanes in LA California lawmakers approved a bill Saturday that would allow drivers to be charged a fee to use car pool lanes on two Los Angeles freeways.
Exports push revamping riverine infrastructure Across the country, from grain elevator to grain elevator, golden wheat and corn are piled in towering mounds, waiting for a rail car to haul them to market.
Exports jump at L.A., Long Beach ports but imports falter Incoming goods are down so much that the twin ports are on pace to record their second straight year of declines in overall international trade.
Roadshow: Get public transit up to speed It's great that more people are taking public transit. I have been a daily rider for three years, but to make transit viable it has to be timely. Is there anything that can be done to speed it up?
Cities Debate Privatizing Public Infrastructure Cleaning up road kill and maintaining runways may not sound like cutting-edge investments. But banks and funds with big money seem to think so.
California Moves on Bill to Curb Sprawl and Emissions California, known for its far-ranging suburbs and jam-packed traffic, is close to adopting a law intended to slow the increase in emissions of heat-trapping gases by encouraging housing close to job sites, rail lines and bus stops to shorten the time people spend in their cars.
Finish for 60/91/215 project delayed again Opening all the lanes and hanging all the freeway signs associated with the 60/91/215 project will once again take longer than first promised
Road projects stacking up as state Transportation Commission meets to set priorities Absent the ability to award millions of dollars for road work because there's no state budget, members of the California Transportation Commission will turn their attention
Zoom Airlines grounds planes, will file for bankruptcy Zoom Airlines, San Diego's only overseas airline service, has been zapped.
LAX workers go on strike, threatening Labor Day weekend travel Threatening to inconvenience air travelers throughout the Labor Day weekend, several hundred airline service workers -- including baggage handlers, security personnel and janitors -- walked off the job Thursday
Hwy. 12 goes out for bids The first stage of the Highway 12 project through the Springs will be going out to bid next week.
Calderon announces bidding for Punta Colonet project Traveling to a remote coastal community 150 miles from the U.S. border Thursday, President Felipe Calderon formally announced the bidding for Mexico's $5 billion rail-and-seaport project at Punta Colonet.
The Baja Mega Port Video: Site of the proposed Baja mega-port. Produced By Kris Hanson, Joe Dickson and Robert Meeks.
Mexico plans huge Baja port for U.S. trade Mexico's government is setting sail with the largest infrastructure project in the nation's history, a $4-billion seaport that it hopes will one day rival those of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Roadshow: Bridge project relatively cheap So it will cost around $15 million to build pedestrian and bike spans across Interstate 280 at Mary Avenue and at Moffett Boulevard and Highway 85.
Train ridership sets records, as travelers seek to avoid traffic hassle, fill-ups With rising gas prices and the high cost of air travel, more and more people are heeding the call of "all aboard."
$12.5 billion to make your south county commute smooth How does a new metrolink station, toll roads and freeway lanes sound?
Schwarzenegger signs rail bill to get it on ballot The governor tells California's legislative leaders he will approve measures that he wants on the November ballot. The bill he signed changes language in a $9.9-billion high-speed rail bond measure.
Karnette proposes bill to promote Long Beach oil exploration; city, port could get millions A bill by Assemblywoman Betty Karnette, D-Long Beach, could lead to the discovery and extraction of additional oil from the Wilmington Oil Field beneath the harbor and pour hundreds of millions of dollars into city, port and state coffers, officials said today.
Proposed toll-lane plan has driving opposition Drivers who use car-pool lanes on the 10 and 110 freeways will still be able to use them for free if a toll-lane plan is passed.
Southwest Cuts Flights Southwest Airlines is slashing two nonstop daily flights out of L.A./Ontario International Airport in January, adding to almost 30 other daily and peak-day flights being cut by multiple carriers over the next few months at the airport.
Traffic fatalities driven down by high gas prices Roll back the clock to 1961: John F. Kennedy was inaugurated president. The Peace Corps was founded. The Dow Jones industrials hit 734. Gasoline reached 31 cents a gallon.
Converting Highway 99 to Interstate could cost $1B State transportation officials say Highway 99 can become part of the federal interstate highway system for a lot less money than they originally thought.
Bay Area commuters moving beyond cars Four-dollar gas has fueled a boom in the number of Bay Area drivers shedding some wheels to cut their commuting costs.
Naval captain: A lot of work ahead on military projects An official with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command spoke to construction managers Wednesday night with the message that despite the industry slump, the military has plenty of projects to keep construction busy.
Terminal trouble: Mixed-use initiative to produce revenue, alienate shipping Despite its name, some say the “Port of San Diego Marine Freight Preservation and Bayfront Redevelopment Initiative” would, in effect, eliminate the shipping industry, not preserve it.
Lawmakers pave the way for new toll roads in Riverside County Lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to bills that would allow new toll roads in Riverside County, and they OK'd legislation to help restore the Salton Sea.
Legistlative Alert: SB 974 Port Investment Bill On August 5, the Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 974, now awaiting signature by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Metro to Hold Three Public Meetings in September on I-710 Corridor Project EIR/EIS The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) will hold three public meetings in September for the I-710 Corridor Project Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Study (EIR/EIS).
Metro to Hold Five Community Update Meetings in September on Metro Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will be conducting a new round of community update meetings in September on the agency’s Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study.
Contractor C.C. Myers files for personal bankruptcy C.C. Myers couldn't fix this one. The legendary highway contractor, known for rebuilding California's highways and bridges with lightning speed, has filed for personal bankruptcy.
Schwarzenegger reverses course; will sign high-speed rail bill Nearly three weeks after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he would block any bill that reached his desk until the Legislature approves a budget, he sent a letter late Monday to legislative leaders saying he will make an exception for a high-speed rail clean-up measure and a water bond.
91 FWY toll roads could roll into Riverside County If governor signs bill, Riverside would be allowed to build toll lanes east of Orange County line to I-15.