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    May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Mayor candidates on transportation: innovation vs. tried and true

    During eight years in office, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa staked much of his legacy on transportation. He lobbied Washington for millions of dollars in federal funding. He oversaw the addition of 150 miles of bike lanes. And, five years ago, he won voter approval of Measure R, the countywide half-cent sales tax expected to raise more than $30 billion over 30 years for a dozen new transportation projects.
    During eight years in office, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa staked much of his legacy on transportation. He lobbied Washington for millions of dollars in federal funding. He oversaw the addition of 150 miles of bike lanes. And, five years ago, he...

    Tags: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti, Polls, Lobbying, Subway Transportation

    2. May 19, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV

  2. Damaged trains being removed from wreck site

    BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Commuter trains damaged in a crash in Connecticut were being removed Sunday in the first step to making repairs and restoring service, the agency that runs Metro-North said. Aaron Donovan, spokesman for the Metropolitan...

    Tags: South Norwalk, Railway Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Grand Central Terminal, New York City

    3. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Alhambra supports controversial freeway tunnel

    The city of Alhambra last week reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the 710 and 210 freeways, proclaiming July 10 as “710 Day” in the city.
    The city of Alhambra last week reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the 710 and 210 freeways, proclaiming July 10 as “710 Day” in the city. “We as a city want to raise awareness that now is the time [the...

    Tags: Highway Transportation, Arrested Development (tv program)

    4. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Fractured rail possible cause of Connecticut train crash

    Ruling out foul play, federal investigators were looking at a fractured rail as the possible cause of the Connecticut train crash that left dozens of commuters injured and is expected to disrupt travel in and out of New York City for weeks to come.
    Ruling out foul play, federal investigators were looking at a fractured rail as the possible cause of the Connecticut train crash that left dozens of commuters injured and is expected to disrupt travel in and out of New York City for weeks to come. Earl...

    Tags: South Norwalk, Railway Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, New York City

    5. May 18, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  5. Investigators examine fractured rail in Connecticut train crash

    BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - A fractured segment of track has been found on the rail line of a Metro-North passenger train from New York that derailed in Connecticut and struck another commuter train, injuring more than 70 people, investigators said on Saturday.
    Reuters
    BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - A fractured segment of track has been found on the rail line of a Metro-North passenger train from New York that derailed in Connecticut and struck another commuter train, injuring more than 70 people, investigators...

    Tags: Dannel P. Malloy , New York City, Transportation Industry, National Transportation Safety Board, FBI

    6. May 18, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  6. Amtrak crash limits service between New York and Boston

    Amtrak service between New York and Boston was limited Saturday as investigators gathered evidence from Friday's collision between two Metro-North Railroad commuter trains in. The crash involving about 700 passengers in Bridgeport, Conn., injured...

    Tags: South Norwalk, Railway Accidents, Transportation Accidents, U.S. Congress, New York City

    7. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Sixty injured, 5 critically, after trains collide outside NYC

    NEW YORK -- Five people were hospitalized in critical condition Friday and dozens more were treated for less serious injuries after a commuter train headed from New York City to suburban Connecticut derailed and hit a train headed in the opposite direction, officials said.
    NEW YORK -- Five people were hospitalized in critical condition Friday and dozens more were treated for less serious injuries after a commuter train headed from New York City to suburban Connecticut derailed and hit a train headed in the opposite...

    Tags: Dannel P. Malloy , Grand Central Terminal, Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), New York City, Long Island Rail Road

    8. May 17, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  8. Commuter Train Derails Near Fairfield-Bridgeport Town Line

    A New Haven Line commuter train derailed Friday afternoon near the Fairfield-Bridgeport town line, police said. The incident occurred near Commerce Drive and I-95. At about 6:10 p.m., the 4:41 p.m. eastbound train out of New Haven due at Grand Central...

    Tags: Railway Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Stamford, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut)

    9. May 14, 2013 |Story| Pasadena Sun

  9. Alhambra one of the few to reaffirm support for 710 Freeway extension

    Hoping to register public support for a project blasted at full volume by a well-organized opposition, Alhambra on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the Long Beach (710) and Foothill (210) freeways, proclaiming July 10 as “710 Day” in the city.
    Hoping to register public support for a project blasted at full volume by a well-organized opposition, Alhambra on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the Long Beach (710) and Foothill (210) freeways, proclaiming...

    Tags: Highway Transportation, Google Inc., California Department of Transportation

    10. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Alhambra declares '710 Day,' reaffirms support for freeway extension

    Proclaiming July 10 as "710 Day" in the city, Alhambra reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the Long Beach and Foothill freeways.
    Proclaiming July 10 as "710 Day" in the city, Alhambra reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the Long Beach and Foothill freeways. “We as a city want to raise awareness that now is the time [the 710 freeway] can be...

    Tags: Highway Transportation, Travel, Transportation

    11. May 14, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  11. Costs to transport the disabled mount

    Newsday
    Fiscal pressures are forcing Nassau and Suffolk counties, like others across the country, to rethink how they provide public transportation for the disabled at a reasonable cost. Customers of Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT) on...

    Tags: Public Transportation, New York City, Trips and Vacations, Services and Shopping, Travel

    12. May 13, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  12. NICE restores Hicksville-Jones Beach service

    Newsday
    It will be easier than it has been in years to take a bus to Jones Beach this summer. The Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) has announced the reinstatement of summer bus service between Hicksville and Jones Beach beginning on May 25. The N87 line...

    Tags: Travel Deals, Nassau County, Discount Vacation Packages, Gardens and Parks, Hicksville

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