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    Oct 29, 2012 |Story| AM News

  1. UPDATED @ 1 p.m.: Sandy's death toll climbs; millions without power

    NEW YORK (AP) - Millions of people from Maine to the Carolinas awoke Tuesday without electricity, and an eerily quiet New York City was all but closed off by car, train and air as superstorm Sandy steamed inland, still delivering punishing wind and rain. The U.S. death toll climbed to 35, many of the victims killed by falling trees.
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    NEW YORK (AP) - Millions of people from Maine to the Carolinas awoke Tuesday without electricity, and an eerily quiet New York City was all but closed off by car, train and air as superstorm Sandy steamed inland, still delivering punishing wind and rain....

    Tags: New York University, Elizabeth City, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Manhattan (New York City), Natural Disasters

    2. May 19, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV

  2. 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: Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), Connecticut Department of Transportation, Grand Central Terminal, Railway Accidents, Mount Vernon

    3. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. 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 won voter approval of Measure R, the countywide half-cent sales tax expected to raise more than $30 billion over 30 years for a dozen new transportation projects.
    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: Transportation, Wendy Greuel, Local Elections, Subway Transportation, Eric Garcetti

    4. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. 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.
    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: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Manhattan (New York City), Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), Railway Accidents, Bill Finch

    5. May 18, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  5. 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: U.S. Congress, Manhattan (New York City), Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), Union Pacific Corporation, Railway Accidents

    6. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. 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 direction, officials said.
    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: Dannel P. Malloy , Long Island Rail Road, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut)

    7. May 14, 2013 |Story| Pasadena Sun

  7. 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 July 10 as “710 Day” in the city.
    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: California Department of Transportation, Google Inc., Highway Transportation

    8. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. 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.
    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: Transportation, Highway Transportation, Travel

    9. May 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. 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: Jordan Hill, Behavioral Conditions, Health, Mental Health, Metta World Peace

    10. May 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. 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 include a stop in Leimert Park Village.
    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: Transportation, Los Angeles International Airport, Antonio Villaraigosa, Railway Transportation, Travel

    11. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Toll lane transponder fee suspended for L.A. County residents

    A controversial monthly fee tied to Los Angeles County's new toll lane system was suspended Thursday after a lengthy discussion and divided vote by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board.
    A controversial monthly fee tied to Los Angeles County's new toll lane system was suspended Thursday after a lengthy discussion and divided vote by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board. For the next six months, Los Angeles County residents...

    Tags: Mark Ridley-Thomas, Transportation, Road Transportation, Highway Transportation, Travel

    12. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Toll lane monthly fee to be suspended for L.A. County residents

    After a vigorous debate Thursday, the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority temporarily suspended the monthly fee that Los Angeles County residents pay on devices required to use new toll lanes.
    After a vigorous debate Thursday, the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority temporarily suspended the monthly fee that Los Angeles County residents pay on devices required to use new toll lanes. Metro's board of directors voted 7 to 4 to...

    Tags: Mark Ridley-Thomas, Highway Transportation, Zev Yaroslavsky

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