http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/transportation en-us © 2009 Southern California Public Radio KPCC 89.3, Southern California Public Radio Features and interviews focusing on transportation in Southern California from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. Features and interviews focusing on transportation in Southern California from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio mail@kpcc.org No Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:39 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio 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. 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. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091118_features3162.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:03:38 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/18/house-and-senate-fight-over-transportation/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio When California put in its transit bid for federal stimulus money, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger put high speed rail at the top of the list. One transit expert says the odds are good that the governor’s bullet train request will hit the target. When California put in its transit bid for federal stimulus money, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger put high speed rail at the top of the list. One transit expert says the odds are good that the governor’s bullet train request will hit the target. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091116_features1343.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:07:27 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/16/californias-strategy-federal-high-speed-rail-money/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio At a meeting Friday, Metrolink’s board of directors did something that’s likely to make riders happy. It delayed a vote on yet another rate increase. The board decided to consider some alternatives. At a meeting Friday, Metrolink’s board of directors did something that’s likely to make riders happy. It delayed a vote on yet another rate increase. The board decided to consider some alternatives. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091113_features3114.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:32:11 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/13/metrolink-waits/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Seventy-four may be the new 14 – and that might explain why a transit -tagging suspect is 74 years old. Los Angeles County sheriffs caught up with him Friday. Seventy-four may be the new 14 – and that might explain why a transit -tagging suspect is 74 years old. Los Angeles County sheriffs caught up with him Friday. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091113_features3059.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:40:16 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/13/tagging-suspect-older-most/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio If the job market looks grim, the picture is different for air traffic controllers. Many active ones are approaching the mandatory retirement age of 56. The Federal Aviation Administration hired them to replace those who President Ronald Reagan fired for going out on strike in the early 1980s. If the job market looks grim, the picture is different for air traffic controllers. Many active ones are approaching the mandatory retirement age of 56. The Federal Aviation Administration hired them to replace those who President Ronald Reagan fired for going out on strike in the early 1980s. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091113_features3033.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/13/control-economy/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Los Angeles public transit riders have a new route next week. The Metro Gold Line Eastside Extention opens this weekend. Los Angeles public transit riders have a new route next week. The Metro Gold Line Eastside Extention opens this weekend. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091112_features1054.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:28:46 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/12/get-free-ride-metro-gold-line-thru-east-la-opens-w/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A government watchdog group says campaign contributions steer federal transportation dollars toward new roads instead of repairs for crumbling bridges. A government watchdog group says campaign contributions steer federal transportation dollars toward new roads instead of repairs for crumbling bridges. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091112_features1049.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:28:44 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/12/campaign-contributions-influence-transportation-fu/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Come the beginning of the year, you could be paying more to ride Metrolink trains. The board overseeing Metrolink will consider raising fares when it meets Friday. Come the beginning of the year, you could be paying more to ride Metrolink trains. The board overseeing Metrolink will consider raising fares when it meets Friday. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091112_features1383.mp3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/12/metrolink-fare-preview/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio California’s newest member of Congress, former lieutenant governor John Garamendi, took the oath of office the floor of the U.S. House today. California’s newest member of Congress, former lieutenant governor John Garamendi, took the oath of office the floor of the U.S. House today. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091105_features1302.mp3 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:25:31 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/05/john-garamendi-sworn-congressman/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio If you drive on the 91 Freeway between Orange County and the Inland Empire, you’ll notice work crews soon. Officials today broke ground to add an eastbound lane to the freeway, around Green River, near the county line. It's an area that's infamous for being clogged. If you drive on the 91 Freeway between Orange County and the Inland Empire, you’ll notice work crews soon. Officials today broke ground to add an eastbound lane to the freeway, around Green River, near the county line. It's an area that's infamous for being clogged. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091103_features1267.mp3 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:00:14 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/03/oc-91-freeway/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio L.A. County’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has thrown AnsaldoBreda from the train. The Italian company had agreed to build a factory in Los Angeles and manufacture 100 more light rail cars for the regional transit system. But negotiations derailed over the weekend, and now the $300 million deal is off. L.A. County’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has thrown AnsaldoBreda from the train. The Italian company had agreed to build a factory in Los Angeles and manufacture 100 more light rail cars for the regional transit system. But negotiations derailed over the weekend, and now the $300 million deal is off. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091102_features3062.mp3 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:37:52 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/02/ansaldobreda-fallout/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio People who commute between Orange County and the Inland Empire may have some relief in sight. Crews are set to begin work Tuesday on a new lane along the 91 Freeway. People who commute between Orange County and the Inland Empire may have some relief in sight. Crews are set to begin work Tuesday on a new lane along the 91 Freeway. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091102_features1102.mp3 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/02/oc-new-lane-preview/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio At 6 p.m. tonight at the L.A. County Museum of Art, there's a meeting to discuss potential station stops for the Metro Westside subway extension. At 6 p.m. tonight at the L.A. County Museum of Art, there's a meeting to discuss potential station stops for the Metro Westside subway extension. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091026_features3183.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/26/subway-meetings/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board Thursday approved a long range plan for transit projects. It kept the “subway to the sea” and a downtown L.A. transit project at the top of the list. A group of local members of Congress favored projects outside metropolitan Los Angeles. Now they have to decide how much they want to help Metro win federal dollars. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board Thursday approved a long range plan for transit projects. It kept the “subway to the sea” and a downtown L.A. transit project at the top of the list. A group of local members of Congress favored projects outside metropolitan Los Angeles. Now they have to decide how much they want to help Metro win federal dollars. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091022_features1040.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:20:07 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/22/congress-reacts-mta-vote-priorities/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Los Angeles airport commissioners have set the date for a new shuttle service between Irvine and L.A. International Airport. The Irvine FlyAway revs up just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holiday travel season. Los Angeles airport commissioners have set the date for a new shuttle service between Irvine and L.A. International Airport. The Irvine FlyAway revs up just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holiday travel season. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091020_features3139.mp3 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:36:48 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/20/irvine-flyaway-shuttle-begin-november/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The driver of a runaway truck that killed two people near the Angeles Crest Highway on April 1st will not face murder charges. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says a judge has dismissed those charges. The driver of a runaway truck that killed two people near the Angeles Crest Highway on April 1st will not face murder charges. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says a judge has dismissed those charges. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091009_features3087.mp3 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:07:02 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/09/murder-charges-dismissed-against-driver-runaway-tr/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio John Wayne Airport handles 9 million passengers a year. But many Orange County fliers still prefer to use L.A. International Airport. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says they’ll have an easier way to make that connection this winter holiday season. John Wayne Airport handles 9 million passengers a year. But many Orange County fliers still prefer to use L.A. International Airport. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says they’ll have an easier way to make that connection this winter holiday season. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091006_features3070.mp3 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 17:32:24 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/06/la-world-airports-expands-its-flyaway-shuttle-irvi/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The 4th annual AltCar Expo started today at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. KPCC’s Brian Watt stopped by to survey everything that runs on anything…but oil. The 4th annual AltCar Expo started today at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. KPCC’s Brian Watt stopped by to survey everything that runs on anything…but oil. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091002_features1075.mp3 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 18:05:33 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/02/altcar-expo/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Great idea. Not so great execution. That seems to be the rap on L.A. County’s Transit Access Pass – the TAP card. It’s designed to allow public transit passengers throughout the county to board trains or buses on different systems with one fare card. But the Foothill Transit agency decided today it wants out of the TAP system for now. KPCC’s Brian Watt reports. Great idea. Not so great execution. That seems to be the rap on L.A. County’s Transit Access Pass – the TAP card. It’s designed to allow public transit passengers throughout the county to board trains or buses on different systems with one fare card. But the Foothill Transit agency decided today it wants out of the TAP system for now. KPCC’s Brian Watt reports. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20090925_features3169.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:39:25 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/09/25/foothill-tap/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Local political leaders are writing their wish lists for federal transportation dollars. KPCC’s Washington Correspondent Kitty Felde says mass transit is the number one priority. Local political leaders are writing their wish lists for federal transportation dollars. KPCC’s Washington Correspondent Kitty Felde says mass transit is the number one priority. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20090925_features3150.mp3 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/09/25/transportation-dollars/