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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...
Tags: Lobbying, Subway Transportation, Eric Garcetti, Polls, Politics
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Damaged trains being removed from wreck site
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Commuter trains damaged in a crash in Connecticut were being removed Sunday in the first step to making repairs and restoring service, the agency that runs Metro-North said. Aaron Donovan, spokesman for the Metropolitan...
Tags: New York City, Mount Vernon, Transportation Industry, Transportation Accidents, Grand Central Terminal
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Alhambra supports controversial freeway tunnel
The city of Alhambra last week reaffirmed its support for a controversial tunnel that would connect the 710 and 210 freeways, proclaiming July 10 as “710 Day” in the city. “We as a city want to raise awareness that now is the time [the...
Tags: Highway Transportation, Arrested Development (tv program)
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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. Earl...
Tags: New York City, Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Bill Finch, Transportation Industry, Transportation Accidents
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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: FBI, Union Pacific Corporation, New York City, Transportation Industry, Transportation Accidents
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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...
Tags: New York City, Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Dannel P. Malloy , Grand Central Terminal, Long Island Rail Road
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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: Stamford, Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), Transportation Accidents, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Railway Accidents
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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...
Tags: Highway Transportation, California Department of Transportation, Google Inc.
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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. “We as a city want to raise awareness that now is the time [the 710 freeway] can be...
Tags: Highway Transportation, Transportation, Travel
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Metta World Peace promotes mental health with new campaign
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: Health, Auction Service, Jordan Hill, Behavioral Conditions, Metta World Peace
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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...
Tags: Los Angeles International Airport, Antonio Villaraigosa, Travel, Transportation, Railway Transportation
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