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Under the Paperweight, June 2, 2010: Pro-Tunnel Editorial and Comment Counterfire

Nat Read pro-710 Tunnel editorial in Pasadena Star-News raises impact, pollution, traffic behavior, and cost questions. Where is the 21st-century solution?

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.

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.