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Council Ramps Up Opposition to 710 Tunnel
Glendale, California city council votes to take a lead in opposing CalTrans 710 Tunnel Project Proposal.
High-Speed Rail for California:
Getting Plans, Support, and Funding on Track
Metropolitan Transportation Authority submits the westside extension project for federal funding, California Governor Schwarzenegger submits an application for a share of $8 billion in federal recovery funds for high-speed rail, and transportation planners discuss the necessity of integrated transportation networks and public support to build out the system.
Safe and Healthy Streets Update to City Council
Coordinator Colin Bogart presented a six-month update on Glendale, California’s Safe and Healthy Streets Program, a three-year LA County Department of Public Health PLACE (Policies for Liveable, Active Communities and Environments) Grant, to Glendale City Council. The program, along with several other initiatives in Glendale, is raising the visibility of pedestrian safety issues and urban, pedestrian and bicycling friendly design.
MTA Chair Ara Najarian Says Goals Are to Gain
Project Funds, Reduce Crude Oil Dependency
Glendale City Council member Ara Najarian announced he assumed chairmanship of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority July 1. Najarian pledges to get the fair share of transportation dollars for Glendale and the region, break the cycle of dependency on crude oil and fund alternative transportation projects.
Glendale City Council Extends Wireless Moratorium; Industry Playbook Needs Serious Upgrades
Glendale, California city council members critical of wireless industry representations during moratorium discussion, June 9, 2009.
Political Leaders, Activists, and Ordinary Citizens Stepping Up to Improve Glendale Traffic Safety
Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, Glendale city council members, Los Angeles city council members, local pedestrian and bicycling activists, and ordinary citizens are all stepping up and stepping out to improve pedestrian and traffic safety.
