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Daily-ish Transit Links Roundup For 6/17/08

Added on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Metro Bus Signs

Image courtesy of Marco Siguenza.

Average white guy goes Metro, doesn’t like it, shares some ideas on how to improve the system.
A new report shows that Los Angeles has the worst traffic congestion. Woot.
It’s Dump the Pump Week, or, Save a Whole Buncha Money Week.
Gas prices get peeps onto public transit, even in places like Durham, North Carolina.
Anecdotal evidence proves that high gas prices are thinning out traffic in L.A.

Posted in Morning Commute | 9 Comments »

Daily Transit Links Roundup for 5/29/08

Added on Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Crowded subway station

Image courtesy of igetrad.

Los Angeles has a small carbon footprint compared to other American cities… with some caveats.
Another day, another story about Americans trading in their car keys for bus passes because of rising gas prices.
It’s not over until it’s under… City Beat looks at the Expo Line’s arduous battle.
Libertarian think tank wants an end to long range transportation planning because it creates congestion.
Airports across the country are creating rail links to ease mobility woes.
ABC7 looks at a local phenomenon with national implications, Angelenos giving up their cars for mass transit.

Posted in Morning Commute | 6 Comments »

Daily Transit Links Roundup

Added on Monday, May 12th, 2008

Metrolink in Irvine

Metro service change forces long-time bus commuter into a car.
Natural congestion pricing: rising gas prices are easing traffic congestion on Los Angeles auto-roads.
A mere $531 billion needed for transportation in Southern California.
Across the nation, high gas prices are getting people on neglected transit systems for the first time.
Are most people mature enough to get around without a car? Doubtful.

Posted in Morning Commute | 2 Comments »

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