http://www.scpr.org/news/transportation en-us © 2010 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 contact@kpcc.org No Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:53:31 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Fresno Republican Rep. Jeff Denham says he doesn’t want a dime of the $260 billion in a five-year transportation bill to pay for high-speed rail. Fresno Republican Rep. Jeff Denham says he doesn’t want a dime of the $260 billion in a five-year transportation bill to pay for high-speed rail. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:41:17 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/02/31086/california-lawmaker-wants-no-federal-high-speed-ra/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Expo Line, L.A.'s newest light rail system, is a big step closer to actually carrying passengers. It begins its final testing phase is set to begin next Monday. The Expo Line, L.A.'s newest light rail system, is a big step closer to actually carrying passengers. It begins its final testing phase is set to begin next Monday. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:59 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/26/30975/metros-expo-line-enters-its-final-testing-phase/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The House and Senate are gearing up to debate transportation bills. Senator Boxer says she'll fight any House attempt to include offshore drilling in California. The House and Senate are gearing up to debate transportation bills. Senator Boxer says she'll fight any House attempt to include offshore drilling in California. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:46:11 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/26/30973/congress-gearing-battle-over-transportation/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A USC study shows that air pollution is taking a higher toll than we thought, in Long Beach and Riverside. A USC study shows that air pollution is taking a higher toll than we thought, in Long Beach and Riverside. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:45:42 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/25/30955/usc-researchers-find-traffic-related-air-pollution/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Mayor Villaraigosa says the 1.7 billion dollars in upgrades to the Tom Bradley International Terminal will mean more passengers and more money. Mayor Villaraigosa says the 1.7 billion dollars in upgrades to the Tom Bradley International Terminal will mean more passengers and more money. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/25/30949/lax-undergoing-4-billion-dollar-facelift/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Governor Jerry Brown wants to break ground on a high speed rail project this year. Tough times shouldn’t stop investments in California’s future, he said. Governor Jerry Brown wants to break ground on a high speed rail project this year. Tough times shouldn’t stop investments in California’s future, he said. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:07:24 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/24/30920/governor-hopes-convince-lawmakers-fund-high-speed-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Capitol Hill has shown little love for California’s high-speed rail project. Lawmakers from the Northeast want the money spent on a line from Boston to Washington; GOP members from California want the money to fix roads. California’s senior Sen. Dianne Feinstein is trying to put the proposal back on what she believes is the right track. Capitol Hill has shown little love for California’s high-speed rail project. Lawmakers from the Northeast want the money spent on a line from Boston to Washington; GOP members from California want the money to fix roads. California’s senior Sen. Dianne Feinstein is trying to put the proposal back on what she believes is the right track. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:07:03 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/10/30745/feinstein-backs-governor-browns-plan-merge-caltran/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio For decades, Angels Flight offered the steepest ride for the cheapest fare. But the Angels Flight funicular in downtown L.A. may double the cost per trip after a temporary shutdown for repairs that starts Tuesday, Jan. 10. For decades, Angels Flight offered the steepest ride for the cheapest fare. But the Angels Flight funicular in downtown L.A. may double the cost per trip after a temporary shutdown for repairs that starts Tuesday, Jan. 10. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:37:25 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/09/30736/operators-shut-down-angels-flight-may-raise-fares-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio San Bernardino Republican Tim Donnelly, a Tea Party member and gun rights advocate in the California State Assembly, has apparently added some walk to his talk. He was detained and cited Wednesday for trying to carry a loaded gun on a plane he was trying to take from the Ontario airport to Sacramento. He faces a misdemeanor charge. San Bernardino Republican Tim Donnelly, a Tea Party member and gun rights advocate in the California State Assembly, has apparently added some walk to his talk. He was detained and cited Wednesday for trying to carry a loaded gun on a plane he was trying to take from the Ontario airport to Sacramento. He faces a misdemeanor charge. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:57:30 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/04/30652/tim-donnelly-tries-and-fails-bring-loaded-gun-plan/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The state-appointed California High-Speed Rail Peer Review Group says the Legislature should not authorize $2.7 billion in bonds to start building a new $98.5-billion high-speed rail project to build a bullet train from San Diego to San Francisco because the project isn't financially feasible. The state-appointed California High-Speed Rail Peer Review Group says the Legislature should not authorize $2.7 billion in bonds to start building a new $98.5-billion high-speed rail project to build a bullet train from San Diego to San Francisco because the project isn't financially feasible. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:40:05 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/03/30636/panel-california-legislature-shouldnt-approve-27-b/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio If you’re a cross-country truck driver, don’t plan on picking up your smartphone after you haul out of California. Starting today, a federal agency will impose big fines for bus and truck drivers caught with cellphones in hand. If you’re a cross-country truck driver, don’t plan on picking up your smartphone after you haul out of California. Starting today, a federal agency will impose big fines for bus and truck drivers caught with cellphones in hand. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:29:40 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/30/30590/new-law-interstate-truckers/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio In Los Angeles, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will offer free rides on its buses and trains beginning at 9:00 PM on New Year’s Eve and lasting until 2:00 AM New Year’s Day. In Los Angeles, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will offer free rides on its buses and trains beginning at 9:00 PM on New Year’s Eve and lasting until 2:00 AM New Year’s Day. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:23:50 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/30/30591/metro-offer-free-rides-and-24-hour-service-new-yea/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Caltrans crews plan to shut down most of the lanes on the eastbound 60 Freeway past Wilcox at 9 p.m. Thursday night. They have more demolition work to do on the fire-damaged Paramount Bridge. Even after the lanes reopen in the morning, driving near the bridge is a — but relief is on the way. Caltrans crews plan to shut down most of the lanes on the eastbound 60 Freeway past Wilcox at 9 p.m. Thursday night. They have more demolition work to do on the fire-damaged Paramount Bridge. Even after the lanes reopen in the morning, driving near the bridge is a — but relief is on the way. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:48:56 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/22/30480/detours-now-place-around-demolished-paramount-brid/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Southland immigration activists are warning undocumented, unlicensed drivers to be careful behind the wheel as authorities conduct holiday checkpoints in Los Angeles. They spoke Thursday at a downtown Los Angeles news conference. The message rubs some the wrong way. Southland immigration activists are warning undocumented, unlicensed drivers to be careful behind the wheel as authorities conduct holiday checkpoints in Los Angeles. They spoke Thursday at a downtown Los Angeles news conference. The message rubs some the wrong way. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:47:20 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/22/30474/activists-warn-undocumented-drivers-watch-out-chri/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio L.A. Unified formally asked an L.A. County Superior Court judge Wednesday to step in and stop the state of California from carrying out cuts that would zero out the district’s transportation budget for the rest of the year. L.A. Unified formally asked an L.A. County Superior Court judge Wednesday to step in and stop the state of California from carrying out cuts that would zero out the district’s transportation budget for the rest of the year. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:06:56 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/21/30458/la-unified-files-court-stop-midyear-busing-funding/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A tanker full of olive oil overturned Wednesday afternoon, blocking lanes on the eastbound 91 Freeway near the 60 Freeway, as well as a connector ramp for the 60 Freeway to the Interstate 215 northbound, jamming traffic at the major freeway interchange. A tanker full of olive oil overturned Wednesday afternoon, blocking lanes on the eastbound 91 Freeway near the 60 Freeway, as well as a connector ramp for the 60 Freeway to the Interstate 215 northbound, jamming traffic at the major freeway interchange. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:08:37 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/21/30450/olive-oil-tanker-overturns-spills-over-eastbound-9/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A historic span that had been sitting vacant for years until Tuesday morning was reintroduced to the public today, as officials and neighbors marked the official reopening of the First Street Bridge across the Los Angeles River. A historic span that had been sitting vacant for years until Tuesday morning was reintroduced to the public today, as officials and neighbors marked the official reopening of the First Street Bridge across the Los Angeles River. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:19:18 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/20/30429/southland-leaders-praise-reopening-iconic-1st-stre/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A hostile House Transportation Committee today examined what it calls “skyrocketing costs and growing concerns with California’s high-speed rail project.” The project’s chief executive remained upbeat despite the congressional grilling. A hostile House Transportation Committee today examined what it calls “skyrocketing costs and growing concerns with California’s high-speed rail project.” The project’s chief executive remained upbeat despite the congressional grilling. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:20:10 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/15/30358/hostile-house-committee-examines-ca-high-speed-rai/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio California’s plans for high-speed rail are under the microscope of Congress tomorrow. The House Transportation Committee will grill the head of the state’s project. The knives are out to carve up California’s high-speed cash. California’s plans for high-speed rail are under the microscope of Congress tomorrow. The House Transportation Committee will grill the head of the state’s project. The knives are out to carve up California’s high-speed cash. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/14/30325/californias-high-speed-rail-topic-thursday-house-h/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A recent audit by the Federal Transit Administration found that Metro failed to adequately research the effects of certain key fare hikes and service cuts on customers. They also criticized Metro for failing to reach out to non-English-speakers and for cutting corners on environmental assessments. A recent audit by the Federal Transit Administration found that Metro failed to adequately research the effects of certain key fare hikes and service cuts on customers. They also criticized Metro for failing to reach out to non-English-speakers and for cutting corners on environmental assessments. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:55:38 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/12/30315/fta-audit-finds-metro-failing/