Edition: March 2008-July 2008 |
Mary Nichols Previews CARB’s Release of Draft Scoping Plan for AB 32 ImplementationThe world is watching as California takes the first major steps toward the ambitious carbon emission goals set by AB 32.
Congressman Earl Blumenauer Energizes Federal Effort to ‘Rebuild and Renew America’Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) addresses a gathering in Washington D.C., hosted by New York’s Regional Plan Association, about the need for a change in the way Americans value infrastructure.
Move L.A.’s Denny Zane Enlists Broad Support for Local Half-Cent Sales Tax for Congestion ReliefFormer Santa Monica Mayor and Move L.A. Executive Director Denny Zane details the political process surrounding the L.A. County sales tax increase that is working its way onto the November ballot.
Metro Board Member David Fleming Advocates L.A. County’s Half-Cent Sales Tax PlanRegional luminary David Fleming illustrates the need for a local half-cent sales tax to help fund transportation projects.
CEERT’s John White Offers Expert Analysis of State’s AB 32 Draft Scoping PlanAccording to John White, efficiency and renewables will trump cap and trade in meeting California’s carbon emission reductions goals.
U.S. DOT Advances ‘New Era’ Transportation Agenda: Economic Criteria PricingTyler Duvall, DOT Under Secretary for Policy, describes the federal agenda to improve mobility by making the cost of transportation transparent to the public.
NYC Councilmember David Yassky Opines on Failure, Prospects of Bloomberg’s Congestion Pricing PlanWhen congestion pricing failed in the New York State Assembly, Southern California wound up as the possible recipient of federal funds to implement toll lanes on the region’s highways.
California Voters May Decide High Speed Rail’s Fate at Ballot Box in November 2008According to CA High-Speed Rail Authority Executive Director Mehdi Morshed, years of high hopes and false starts may culiminate with a bond appearing on the November ballot.
Metro Releases Draft Long-Range Transportation Plan: $125 Billion Not Enough To Reduce Congestion!Metro Chief Planning Officer Carol Inge explains the planning assumptions that contributed to the draft of Metro\'s 2008 Long-Range Plan, currently available for public review.
L.A. Councilmember Wendy Greuel Addresses Mobility 21’s Valley Transportation LeadersThe chair of the City Council Transportation Committee hinges traffic mitigation on creative funding solutions and extensive partnerships between the public and private sectors.
After Successful Project in Ottawa, Plasco Energy Globally Markets Waste-to-Energy TechnologyPlasco’s Alisdair McLean explains how waste-to-energy technology could be a crucial component in achieving regional waste reduction and renewable energy portfolio goals.
American Trucking Association Expresses Concern Over L.A., L.B. Clean Truck PlansThe ATA is exploring litigation and has petitioned the Federal Maritime Commission over the employment requirements in the Port of Los Angeles Clean Trucks Program.
A Private Sector Critique of Recently Adopted Port Clean Truck Plans: IWLA’s Patty SenecalThe differences between Los Angeles and Long Beach\'s versions of their respective clean truck programs may delay implementation due to potential litigation. Last Month's Edition July 07-February 08 [Mar-10-2008]
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