Day: August 5, 2008
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LA County Board of Supervisors Passes Their Confusion on to Voters
Earlier today, the LA County Board of Supervisors, all of whom serve on the Metro Board of Directors, voted to reject placing the Metro's proposed sales tax measure on the November 4th ballot. The procedural vote doesn't end the battle over the sales tax and the attached project list, although it does muddy the waters. If the State Senate approves Metro's request an election will still be held on the measure, it would just be held separately and concurrently with the presidential election, congressional election, and everything else on this fall's ballot. Confused? So were the Supervisors.
August 5, 2008
Hillary Clinton Introduces Senate Version of Transit Relief Bill
Transit operators struggling to keep pace with demand as rising fuel costs strain their budgets received some welcome news on Friday. New York's junior senator has introduced a version of the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act. The bill, which would provide $1.7 billion for local transit agencies over the next two years (including $237 million for New York City), passed the House in June but lacked a Senate sponsor until now.
August 5, 2008
Former Metro Board Chair Takes Your Questions This Weekend
Had enough discussion on the proposed sales tax yet? If not, you might want to check out the general membership meeting of the Southern California Transit Advocates this Saturday at 1 P.M. The former Metro Board Chair, and current Board Member, will begin her presentation at 2:15 P.M.
August 5, 2008
Today’s Headlines
Obama Softens Stance on Drilling, Wants to Tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve (NYT, Gristmill) Santa Monica Only Has Self to Blame for Traffic Woes (Times) Federal Food Fight Endangers Transportation Dollars (KPBS) Former Opponents of Expansion Divided on 710 Freeway Tunnel (Eastern Group) Minn. Bridge Collapse Caused by Excessive Highway Building (Planetizen) LA Bridge Engineer: We … Continued
August 5, 2008