Day: November 3, 2009
Streetsblog LA
With Thompson Behind Bars, What’s Next for “Street Justice” in Los Angeles
Yesterday, cyclists concerned with the safety on their streets got a boost. For many of us who have been harassed or threatened by uncaring and dangerous motorists, it was a relief to see that the system is capable of convicting one of the more outwardly-psychotic drivers out there.
November 3, 2009
Buffett’s Bet on Burlington: What Does it Mean for Transport and Energy?
The financial world was riveted this morning by billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s move to take full ownership of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad, a $34 billion deal that ranks as the largest ever executed by Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway. Warren Buffett (Photo: Redfin) But what does Buffett’s purchase mean for the nation’s energy … Continued
November 3, 2009
Officials Celebrate Highway Widening. Tough Questions Remain Unasked.
Anyone that reads Streetsblog knows that one issue that makes this blog different than your run of the mill news source is that we have opinions on how a transportation system should and shouldn't be built. Some people charge that this bias taints our writing. Other times, it's clear that bias helps us ask questions that traditional journalists don't ask. That is especially true when it comes to the dubious value of highway widenings.
November 3, 2009
Streetfilm: Earl Blumenauer Visits New York
"The tide is turning," Transportation Alternatives Paul White exclaims towards the end of this most recent Streetfilm, "In fact, it's already turned."
November 3, 2009
With AnsaldoBreda’s Exclusive Contract Expired, What Is Next?
Because the news broke on a weekend, the press reports on the dissolution of the talks between Metro and AnsaldoBreda on extending the exclusive contract to build rail cars for the agency were less-than-complete. Before the news of the verdict in the Christopher Thompson case broke, I was working on a F.A.Q. that would answer all of the questions that are being asked about AnsaldoBreda, the future rail car contract, and what's next for Metro and AnsaldoBreda. The full F.A.Q. is available after the jump. If you have any questions not answered, leave them in the comments section and I'll do my best to answer them by the end of the day.
November 3, 2009
The Senate Climate Bill Reaches a First Milestone Today — Maybe
The Senate environment committee is slated
to begin formally voting on its climate change bill today in an
atmosphere of high drama, thanks to Republican members who have vowed to boycott the proceedings in a bid to delay the legislative process.
November 3, 2009
Demanding Safe Passage for Americans with Disabilities
Navigating the streets and sidewalks of the United States can be a
challenge even for an able-bodied pedestrian or cyclist. For people who
depend on wheelchairs to get around, the challenges are too often
insurmountable -- nearly two decades since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
November 3, 2009