Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Does LA have the funding to END THE GRIDLOCK?

Fri Jul 20, 2007

Last year Californians approved $20 Billion in transportation bonds and Metro just approved a fare increase. How much will LA County receive for its critical needs, moving both people and goods? And will the bond funds survive the budget process in Sacramento?

Join us for a lively discussion with Metro Board Chair Pam O’Connor and California Transportation Commissioner Larry Zarianmoderated by Norman Emerson, president of a southern California firm focusing on infrastructure planning, funding and public policy.

Do we have enough to really address our transportation needs? What else can we do? What does this mean for important Westside transportation projects?

Please view these articles in the LA Times, Public transit needs a future by Mike Feuer and 'Subway to the Sea' plan still adrift by Ari B. Bloomekatz and Steve Hymon.