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    Jan 29, 2011 |Story| AP Broadcast

  1. San Francisco considers parking permits for nannies

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco's tightly regulated residential parking permits may soon be available to childcare providers, thanks to a group of local parents who say nanny parking is a safety issue for kids. The San Francisco Metropolitan...

    Tags: San Francisco, Parenting

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

  2. 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: New York City, Transportation Industry, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), South Norwalk, Bill Finch

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

  3. 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: Eric Garcetti, Road Transportation, Wendy Greuel, Politics, Lobbying

    4. May 18, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  4. 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.
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    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: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Transportation Industry, New York City, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Politics

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

  5. 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: Metro-North Railroad, Transportation Industry, New York City, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), South Norwalk

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

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

    7. May 17, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

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

    8. May 14, 2013 |Story| Pasadena Sun

  8. 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, California Department of Transportation, Google Inc.

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

  9. 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: Travel, Highway Transportation, Transportation

    10. May 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Metta World Peace promotes mental health with new campaign

    Metta World Peace has taken a leadership role in fostering mental health awareness.
    Metta World Peace has taken a leadership role in fostering mental health awareness. Starting Monday, World Peace and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will partner in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. World Peace's "Talk It Out"...

    Tags: Jordan Hill, Mental Health, Metta World Peace, Behavioral Conditions, Auction Service

    11. May 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Leimert Park Village deserves a rail station

    Two years ago, every one of the elected officials representing South Los Angeles — members of the City Council, the Legislature and Congress — joined in an unprecedented show of unity to call for the Crenshaw-to-LAX light-rail line to include a stop in Leimert Park Village.
    Two years ago, every one of the elected officials representing South Los Angeles — members of the City Council, the Legislature and Congress — joined in an unprecedented show of unity to call for the Crenshaw-to-LAX light-rail line to...

    Tags: Travel, Transportation, Los Angeles International Airport, Antonio Villaraigosa, Railway Transportation

    12. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Toll lane transponder fee suspended for L.A. County residents

    A controversial monthly fee tied to Los Angeles County's new toll lane system was suspended Thursday after a lengthy discussion and divided vote by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board.
    A controversial monthly fee tied to Los Angeles County's new toll lane system was suspended Thursday after a lengthy discussion and divided vote by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board. For the next six months, Los Angeles County residents...

    Tags: Road Transportation, Zev Yaroslavsky, Travel, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Transportation

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