Metro Investment Report

December 14, 2005

San Francisco Transit Leverages State, Federal Funds to Prepare for S.F.'s High-Density Future

The Bay Area's future will hold higher density, more transit, and maybe even congestion pricing, according to Jose Luis Moscovich.

December 14, 2005

LAX EIR Litigation Settlement Clears Runway for LAX Improvements

El Segundo Mayor Kelly McDowell helped lead the movement to cap LAX traffic and abandon $11 billion Hahn plan.

December 14, 2005

Senate President Don Perata Sponsoring $10 Billion State Infrastructure Bond

Bond measure would be an essential first-step contribution to California's infrastructure backlog.

November 18, 2005

Milken Institute ‘State of the State': Can California ‘Grow' Its Way Out of Budget Woes?

State controller Steve Westly, state finance director Tom Cambpell, and other experts from across the political spectrum debate and discuss ways to solve California's seemingly perennial budget crisis

November 18, 2005

The Modern Ark: With Good, Green Design, Cities Will Ensure Survival of Human Race

Paul Hawken explains that if cities are designed properly, they hold the greatest promise for humans to reduce their

November 18, 2005

Investing in Goods Movement Infrastructure Will Help Create 1 Million Good Jobs

Economist John Husing says that a $36 billion in the region's goods movement infrastructure will more than pay for itself.

November 18, 2005

California's Share of T3 Transportation Funding Assessed for Lessons Learned

House Transportation Committee member Earl Blumenauer describes the long, complex process that resulted in the recent transportation bill.

November 18, 2005

Mobility: Villaraigosa Vows to Fight For Fair Share of State, Federal Funds

The mayor reiterates his ambitions to extend the subway and work with all stakeholders to develop both large and small solutions to the region's mobility challenges.