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Introducing the Gold Line
From 2001, via metrolibrarian on YouTube, introducing the Gold Line in Los Angeles.
Tagged Los Angeles, Metrolink, railroads, society, transit
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Five hours on a train and bike
I can think of worse fates, especially if I can get some reading and writing done ;) The Guardian: “Could you handle five hours on the train and in the saddle every day?”, by Jules Acton. You’ll need patience, forebearance … Continue reading
What is contraflow? (1981 style)
Tagged Houston, Los Angeles, Metrolink, society, transit
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Counting cyclists on LA buses and trains
Metro.net: Pair of studies released of use of bikes to access Orange Line and Metro Rail Metro staff on Monday issued two interesting studies that attempt for the first time to quantify how many people are using bikes to access … Continue reading
Tagged cycling, Los Angeles, Metrolink, Orange Line, railroads, society, transit
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Going to the Gold Cup final?
Why not take the Metrolink? “Go Metro to the Gold Cup Championship, Saturday, June 25″ The U.S. and Mexico are facing off this Saturday in the Gold Cup Championship game, and Metro’s got you covered with Gold Line service and … Continue reading
Don’t Walk
LA Times: “Crosswalks are increasingly deadly for the elderly” Traffic planners start to rethink streets designed for fast-moving traffic as America ages and slower pedestrians take more time to cross. Few places illustrate the problem the way New York does. … Continue reading
Redlands helping local college students’ transportation
Redlands Daily Facts: “Council approves bus funding” …[T]he council unanimously approved an agreement with Omnitrans for one-time funding for a college bus pass program for the coming school year, minus Councilman Bob Gardner, who recused himself, and Councilman Jon Harrison, … Continue reading