The wrong way on transit
Angelenos may soon have a big decision to make on whether to raise $40 billion for transit improvements through a half-cent sales tax hike. But as the Los Angeles Times editorial board points out, the question of how exactly that money going to be spent — and the projects it will be spent on — is unfortunately being answered behind closed doors.
July 24, 2008Why you want this tax hike
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa writes that a proposed half-cent sales tax increase - which would generate $40 billion in revenue over 30 years — is a vital step towards improving transit options for all Angelenos and reshaping Southern California. (Los Angeles Times)
July 21, 2008U.S. highway trust fund veers toward crisis
By driving less, Americans are in turn are dropping less money into the federal transportation piggy bank through the national gas tax — and without the political capital to raise the gas tax, lawmakers see few options for dealing with the problem. (Los Angeles Times — Richard Simon)
July 11, 2008A transit dead-end
L.A. Times criticizes opponents of a proposed sales tax measure that would fund new transit projects. (Los Angeles Times — Editorial)
July 9, 2008Suburbia’s not dead yet
Joel Kotkin disputes the notion that high gas prices and a slumping housing market will bring a decline in suburban living and rise of the inner city, prompting a response from at least one blogger. (Los Angeles Times — Joel Kotkin)
July 8, 2008Bikes help commuters get around gas prices
Biking has becoming increasingly attractive to commuters looking to avoid the pain at the pump, and retailers are struggling to keep up with demand. (Los Angles Times – Leslie Earnest)
July 8, 2008Gas prices nudge Southern California drivers onto mass transit — slowly
Despite the “stubborn roots” of SoCal’s car culture, commuters are gradually turning towards mass transit. (Los Angeles Times – Joe Mozingo)
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