Day: September 5, 2008
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Metro Leaders Talk Freight, Funding at Boxer Hearing on Federal Policy
Barbara Boxer and John Kerry's Ear Rally Against Greenhouse Gas
September 5, 2008
San Francisco Debuts Car-Free “Sunday Streets”
San Francisco held its inaugural car-free "Sunday Streets" event last weekend. New York Streetsblogger Jen Petersen was there and files this report.
September 5, 2008
Greetings From Wasilla
Before VP candidate Sarah Palin crystallized her views on the future of US energy policy in her "drill or do nothing" speech to the Republican National Convention, we only had a vague idea of her record on transportation and development, gleaned mostly from her time as mayor of the tiny town of Wasilla.
September 5, 2008
Griffith Park Lights Festival Closed to Cyclists in 2008
Cyclists hoping to open the Griffith Park Holiday Lights Festival to bikes were disappointed on Wednesday when new access was provided for equestrians and canines but bikes were banned except for the special “bike night” on November 28th. Cyclists have insisted that not allowing them to bike the light festival is a violation of state … Continued
September 5, 2008
More Measure R Drama: Towns File Suit Against 210-710 Tunnel Project
The Pasadena Star News reports that the drama surrounding Measure R continues to make twists and turns as two municipalities filed suit against the Measure seeking to strip funding for the tunnel extension of the 710 Freeway that would connect it to the I-210. The towns of South Pasadena and La Ca ada Flintridge filed … Continued
September 5, 2008
Today’s Headlines
Times’ Editorial on Automaker Bailout Unfair? (Times) Green LA Girl Live Blogs Metro Westside Meeting What Caused 405 Widening Mess (CityWatch) Daily News: Pay As You Go Insurance a Good Deal for Everyone Florida Congressman Backs Privatized NYC-DC High Speed Rail (Observer) Paper Angry That Parking Meter Rates Are Rising (Daily Breeze) DASH Begins New … Continued
September 5, 2008