Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Transportation Funding

How to Make LA Safe, Effective and More Enjoyable for Cyclists

By Enci Box | Jan 26, 2010 | 6 Comments

Photo: Mr. Rollers/Flickr I’ve written in the past three weeks My Case Against Bike Paths, my discontent about Bike Lanes and about Bike Routes. It was great to see the discussions and the suggestions that came out of it. Some people shared their likes and dislikes and what they perceive as safe. Others advocated for […]

Gov.’s Newest Transit Raid Receiving a Frosty Reception

By Damien Newton | Jan 22, 2010 | 6 Comments

Schwarzenegger at October’s Alt-Car Expo in Santa Monica. Photo: Automobile Blog As Governor Schwarzenegger presses forward with his newest scheme to rob funds dedicated to transit, he’s receiving a frosty response from legislators and opinion makers that could spell doom for this plan to balance the budget. After the State Supreme Court agreed with every […]

CBO Echoes Obama’s Candor on the Pitfalls of ‘Shovel-Readiness’

By Elana Schor | Jan 19, 2010 | No Comments

During last month’s White House jobs summit, President Obama carved out some common ground with critics of his first stimulus law’s $47 billion in infrastructure spending — which was distributed mainly by the book through state DOTs. "The term "shovel-ready," let’s be honest here, doesn’t always live up to its billing," he acknowledged. The CBO […]

SO.CA.TA Wants Your Help Gathering Signatures to Get Transit Protections on the Ballot

By Dana Gabbard | Jan 15, 2010 | 7 Comments

Help put our money where his mouth is. Sick of transit funding being stolen by the state and want to do something about it? You can help gather signatures for placing on the November ballot the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Act. A packet of petitions can be requested via this online form. They […]

Enviro Group Sees State DOTs’ Transport Predictions — and Raises Them

By Elana Schor | Jan 15, 2010 | No Comments

Just before New Year’s, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Washington voice for state DOTs that’s often dubbed the “road lobby,” counted down 10 hot topics for 2010. Freight upgrades made EDF’s transport wish list for 2010. (Photo: TSA) Most items on AASHTO’s list are awaited with equal fervor by […]

LaHood Wants More TIGER Aid in the Congressional Jobs Bill

By Elana Schor | Jan 14, 2010 | No Comments

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood made a splash yesterday by announcing that the U.S. DOT would look at the environmental and community-building benefits of transit projects, not just their adherence to a government cost-effectiveness standard. Washington D.C.’s proposed K Street transitway, pictured above, is one of many projects vying for TIGER money. Photo: The City Fix […]

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