Transportation
FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays
Nov. 19, 2009 | Harry R. Weber | AP | 0 commentsAir travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem, which lasted about four hours, was fixed around 9 a.m., but it was unclear how long flights would be affected.
DWP report: Aging iron pipes caused water main breaks
Nov. 18, 2009 | KPCC Wire Services | 0 commentsThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power released a report Tuesday discussing the rash of water main breaks that took place in September and October. The preliminary investigation indicates that many of the broken pipes were made of cast iron and had been installed 70 to 90 years ago.
House and Senate fight over transportation funding
Listen:Nov. 18, 2009 | Kitty Felde | KPCC | 0 comments
The U.S. House and Senate are fighting over a transportation bill that hasn’t even been introduced yet. Today, California Senator Barbara Boxer upped the ante by asking federal transportation officials to intervene on her behalf.
L.A. Now Bottleneck Blog
- Woman fatally struck by Metro Blue Line train
- Parts of 91 Freeway to be closed early next week
- Delays expected on Metro Blue Line for track installation
- Eastbound 118 Freeway reopened after closure due to accident [Updated]
LAist: Metro
- Woman Dies After Being Struck by Blue Line; Scheduled Delays Over the Weekend
- Wacha for el Tren, Ese: Metro Responds to Fake 'Safety' Signs
- Come On, Ride the Train: Gold Line Eastside Extension Opens Today
- 74-Year-Old Busted for Graffiti in Subway Station
L.A. Times: Auto Industry News
- Electric-car maker Tesla said to be planning stock offering
- Getting a charge out of Nissan's Leaf
- GM plans to pay back its government loans early
- Nissan is turning over a new zero-emission Leaf
Metro
- Metro Promotes Array of Activities for Bike to Work Week with Celebrity Bike Pit Stop, Prizes, Free Rides on Transit, Downtown Bike Ride
- Metro Bus Team Wins Grand Champion Title at 2009 International Bus Roadeo in Seattle
- Civic Leaders Explore Climate Change Legislation at Metro’s Second Annual Sustainability Summit





















