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U.S. / NEWS Fri Sep 21, 2007 @ 8:20am neoform

USA Today -- Beginning early next year, drivers in six states will begin testing a new way to pay for roads and transit: Commuters will be charged for the miles they drive rather than paying taxes on gasoline purchased. Researchers from the University of Iowa Publi.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Tue Jul 3, 2007 @ 10:39pm neoform

FOX News -- Some of the armed officers with dogs that turned up this week around airports, subways and bus stops are part of special Transportation Security Administration teams sent to protect mass transit sites over the July Fourth holiday. The "VIPER" teams wer.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Tue Jul 3, 2007 @ 10:10pm neoform

CNN -- The Transportation Security Administration will deploy special teams to help enhance transit system security in eight cities over the July Fourth holiday, officials said Tuesday. The teams -- consisting of K-9 explosive detection units, air marshals, tran.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Fri Mar 2, 2007 @ 8:23am neoform

ABC News -- A magnitude-4.2 earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay area Thursday night, rattling residents' nerves but causing no major damage or injuries. The temblor struck at 8:40 p.m. and was centered a mile northeast of the East Bay town of Lafayette, accord.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Wed Jun 11, 2008 @ 8:21am neoform

MSNBC -- Transportation experts who have pushed mass transit since the 1970s are getting their wish as soaring gas prices persuade Americans to abandon their cars for buses and trains in record numbers. But as the adage says, be careful what you wish for. Mass.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Tue Sep 25, 2007 @ 8:16am neoform

SF Gate -- It would take at least five years and an extra $150 million annually for San Francisco's public transit system to achieve the 85 percent on-time performance rate mandated by voters, city transportation officials said Monday. Muni's chronic staffing sho.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Thu Aug 9, 2007 @ 9:43am neoform

CBS News -- Fast-moving storms caused major flooding Wednesday morning that overwhelmed New York's subway system. In the end, thousands of people were left scratching their heads and wiping sweat from their brows as they found themselves stuck in sizzling heat search.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Wed Aug 8, 2007 @ 12:59pm neoform

CNN -- Strong winds and heavy rainstorms wreaked havoc on the transit system in the Big Apple on Wednesday and delayed flights at two major airports in the region. Flash flooding warnings were briefly issued in New York City and surrounding areas after a strong.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Tue Jun 5, 2007 @ 8:14am neoform

Washington Post -- Every weekday, Metro pays overtime to a group of bus drivers whose regular shifts include being on standby in case of accidents or other emergencies. Many workers at the transit agency are able to double their salaries with overtime. Metro retirees enjoy.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Tue May 1, 2007 @ 11:22am neoform

SF Gate -- Regional transit officials hope the temporary problems at the MacArthur Maze cause long-term shifts in the number of drivers who give up their cars and commute on public buses, trains and ferries. That happened after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, wh.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Tue Apr 24, 2007 @ 10:40am neoform

FOX News -- Federal employees are going online to sell mass transit fare cards the government buys for them, congressional auditors say. Employees also are exaggerating their commuting costs, and some continue to receive transportation subsidies after leaving the.. Read More

U.S. / OPINION Mon Jan 22, 2007 @ 9:47am mrmdc

Los Angeles Times -- Questions about the Hummer would be off-limits. That's what the mayor's press secretary told me as we headed to a City Hall meeting with transportation chief Jaime de la Vega, whose vehicle of choice seems odd for a man in his position... Read More