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<title>MTC Transportation Headlines</title>
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<description>Transportation-related articles from Bay Area online newspapers, compiled by the MTC-ABAG Library.</description>
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<title>Headlines for February 10, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/09/MN0J1N5PVE.DTL">America's Cup may cost city millions, report says</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/10/BA7B1N5CKL.DTL">BART board OKs Livermore extension</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/10/BA381N5IJN.DTL">Oakland, Berkeley eye driver-friendly parking laws</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/09/BAMO1N5E2G.DTL">Muni wants more cameras to catch cars in bus lanes</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19929817">Roadshow: Highway 101 tops Dirty Dozen list</a> 
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19932060">BART takes step toward planning rail extension to Livermore</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19931699">Caltrans eyes I-80 improvements </a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/downtown-growth-will-increase-traffic-report-says/article_1134652a-53ae-11e1-b5f3-001871e3ce6c.html">Downtown growth will increase traffic, report says </a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>

<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/commuting/gao-study-looks-at-impact-of-highway-tolls/2012/02/07/gIQAD16w3Q_story.html">GAO study looks at impact of highway tolls</a>
<br />Washington Post</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/02/sf-officials-leading-charge-restore-transit-benefit">SF officials leading charge to restore transit benefit</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/02/n-judah-be-shut-down-six-consecutive-weekends">N-Judah to be shut down for six consecutive weekends</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
  
<p><a href="http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/ExpressLanes-139012769.html">Solo Drivers Hit the Fast Lane</a>
<br />NBC</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 9, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/09/BAPA1N4N7R.DTL">America's Cup negotiators may push their luck</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/09/BAU91N4U4D.DTL">More Bay Area express lanes to offer toll access</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/09/BAKK1N503P.DTL">Official Bay Bridge opening around Labor Day 2013</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19923491">Roadshow: Highway 101-Tully Road and Highway 17 work to end months ahead of schedule</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19919760">Roadshow: Drivers can take part in future transportation planning </a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_19926919">Bay Bridge eastern span opening date announced </a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19922343">Caltrans holds open house in Richmond to explain I-80 congestion relief plan </a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/larkspurcortemadera/ci_19921635">Corte Madera apartment project moves forward after developer offers $250,000 to help improve traffic</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/09/4249981/us-house-throws-transit-under.html">Editorial: U.S. House throws transit under a bus</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfweekly.com/2012-02-01/news/clipper-card-david-oswald-cubic-metropolitan-transportation-commission/">Fare Hack: Exploiting a Clipper Card Flaw Is Easy</a>
<br />SF Weekly</p>

<p><a href="http://its.berkeley.edu/btl/2012/winter/bridge%20toll">A Closer Look at Congestion Pricing on the Bay Bridge</a>
<br />Berkeley Transportation Letter</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 8, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/08/BAIJ1N48JF.DTL">Bike count finds 7% more cyclists</a> 
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/08/BADN1N48TD.DTL">Bike thefts bedevil BART commuters</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19905140">Roadshow: Drivers illegally cutting across double white lane markings on 237-880 toll lanes</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120208/COMMUNITY/120209587/1033/news?Title=Sonoma-County-supervisors-float-property-tax-idea-for-roads">Sonoma County supervisors float property tax idea for roads</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>
 
<p><a href="http://oaklandlocal.com/posts/2012/02/mtc-offering-paid-summer-internships-high-school-students-deadline-march-8">MTC offering paid summer internships for high school students: Deadline March 8</a>
<br />Oakland Local</p>
 
<p><a href="http://benicia.patch.com/articles/guest-editorial-plan-bay-area-meeting-was-filled-with-people-who-weren-t-there-to-listen">Guest Editorial: Plan Bay Area Meeting Was Filled People who Weren't There to Listen</a> 
<br />Benicia Patch</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 7, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19906059">Agencies scramble to fill funding gap on Doyle Drive project</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/featured-stories/westbound-bay-bridge-to-close-presidents-day-weekend/">Westbound Bay Bridge to close Presidents Day weekend</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/want-to-plan-the-bay-area-s-future/article_d910b81e-513d-11e1-a39a-0019bb2963f4.html">Want to plan the Bay Area’s future?</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/02/bart-expansion-livermore-be-studied">BART expansion to Livermore to be studied</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/science/to-survive-a-quake-new-bay-bridge-span-will-offer-least-resistance.html">A Bridge Built to Sway When the Earth Shakes</a>
<br />New York Times</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/us/activists-fight-green-projects-seeing-un-plot.html">Activists Fight Green Projects, Seeing U.N. Plot</a>
<br />New York Times</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contactlessnews.com/2012/02/06/cubic-responds-to-clipper-card-exploits">Cubic responds to Clipper card exploits</a>
<br />Contactless News</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 6, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/05/BA3Q1N2PLB.DTL">New Golden Gate Bridge approach hits funding snag</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/05/BA111N2PVH.DTL">Parking meter rates, fines among highest in nation</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19886343">Roadshow: Drivers making illegal turn out of Cats restaurant on Highway 17</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19899748">Spare the Air alerts make air district public enemy No. 1 -- but there's a reason for behind those no burn days</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/02/transit-plan-americas-cup-vote">Transit plan for America's Cup up for vote</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://californiawatch.org/dailyreport/disclosing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-boosts-business-study-finds-14765">Disclosing greenhouse gas emissions boosts business, study finds</a>
<br />California Watch</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 5, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/05/MNGJ1N2VRO.DTL&feed=rss.news">Red-light cameras boost coffers, rile drivers</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19895470">Student contest winners to design portal adornments for Caldecott Tunnel fourth bore</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_19879561">Roadshow: Mr. and Mrs. Roadshow team up for KLIV traffic chat</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>  
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/city-of-napa-considering-higher-housing-fees/article_3146c158-4fb4-11e1-b5fe-001871e3ce6c.html">City of Napa considering higher housing fees</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/02/neighbors-adopt-corners-traffic-safety">Neighbors adopt corners for traffic safety</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://elcerrito.patch.com/articles/large-saturday-morning-gathering-in-el-cerrito-to-fight-global-warming">Large Saturday Morning Gathering in El Cerrito to Fight Global Warming </a>
<br />El Cerrito Patch</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 4, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19878202?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com ">Roadshow: Scooters can give mobility to seniors who no longer drive</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19889866">Art competitions celebrate 75th anniversary of Golden Gate Bridge</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_19887738">Coliseum Way in Oakland to be closed for repaving</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19889594">Marin Readers Forum for Feb. 4</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.ocregister.com/news/rail-338754-high-speed.html">High-speed rail's coming battle: Powerful land owners</a>
<br />Orange County Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_19889106">511 travel information plan in works</a>
<br />Monterey Herald</p>
 
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<title>Headlines for February 3, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/03/BA5O1N2B8A.DTL">Dan Richard to lead High-Speed Rail Authority</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19880021">Thomas Sowell: California's high-speed rail example of getting nowhere fast</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19871194">Contra Costa Times editorial: State auditor is latest critic of high-speed rail, which is fiscally irresponsible</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120202/COMMUNITY/120209891/1042/opinion?Title=Citizens-engage-in-road-repair-issue">Citizens engage in road repair issue</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/02/4234565/agencies-invite-public-to-visit.html">Agencies Invite Public to Visit Virtual Workshop To Guide Development of New Regional Plan</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/02/golden-gate-bridge-installs-speed-signs-bicycles">Golden Gate Bridge installs speed signs for bicycles</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://sfbay.ca/2012/02/03/bike-sharing-coming-to-a-corner-near-you/">Bike sharing coming to a corner near you</a>
<br />SF Bay</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 2, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19870263">Roadshow: House GOP gets behind toll roads</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19873800">Brentwood, Oakley take 13 miles of freeway from state control</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/millvalley/ci_19870459">Mill Valley schools adopt Safe Routes as permanent policy</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/02/america-s-cup-hits-choppy-patch">America’s Cup hits choppy patch</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/2012/02/bart-revamp-opportunity-missed-jobs">BART revamp is an opportunity missed for jobs</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://www.scotscoop.com/16794">Clipper Card debuts on SamTrans</a>
<br />Scotscoop</p>

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<title>Headlines for February 1, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/01/MN7D1N14EA.DTL">Light at end of Devil's Slide tunnel: Road paving</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/01/MNP11N107S.DTL">House GOP transportation bill at odds with Boxer's</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/01/BA7D1N17ML.DTL">Sonoma-Marin effort to repeal transit tax fails</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/31/prweb9146864.DTL">Bay Area Design Agency, Project6 Design, Completes User Interface + User Experience Project For 511.org</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19860078">Roadshow: Metering lights coming to Interstate 80 before Bay Bridge</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120131/ARTICLES/120139874/1033/news?Title=SMART-tells-north-Sonoma-County-train-fans-to-keep-the-faith">SMART tells north Sonoma County train fans to keep the faith</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/sausalito/ci_19863430">Sausalito looks to the water to help satisfy affordable housing requirements</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/01/4229354/buyers-will-be-key-to-state-goal.html">Editorial: Buyers will be key to state goal of cleaner cars</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

<p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0201-lopez-highspeedtrain-20120131,0,6514526.column">Should California bite the bullet on high-speed rail?</a>
<br />Los Angeles Times</p> 

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<title>Headlines for January 31, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/31/MNON1MUVMT.DTL">S.F. plan to install new parking meters on hold</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_19855003">House transportation bill would spend about $260B</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120130/ARTICLES/120139981/1033/news?Title=SMART-to-speed-up-construction-plans-after-repeal-effort-fails-">SMART to speed up construction plans after repeal effort fails</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/bay-bridge-demolition-last-longer-first-projected">Bay Bridge demolition to last longer than first projected</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/commuting/2012/01/30/gIQA8qWfdQ_story.html">House Republicans to unveil transportation bill</a>
<br />Washington Post</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 30, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/30/BAVD1MVLMB.DTL">Building BART cars overseas adds insult to cost</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19828145">Roadshow: Carpool lane changes at 237-880 draw scorn and praise</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 29, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_19847976">Barnidge: Sustainable growth -- boon or bane for Contra Costa residents?</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19838448">Marin Voice: Marin and state's future tied to sensible public transit</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/water-taxis-could-hit-sf-waterfront-along-america-s-cup">Water taxis could hit SF waterfront along with America’s Cup</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/california-fuels-rule-sparks-controversy/2012/01/23/gIQAQtEuaQ_story.html">California fuels rule sparks controversy</a>
<br />Washington Post</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 28, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19837669">Contra Costa Times editorial: California air board's vision of green cars requires huge new sources of electicity</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_19838580">SMART opponents submit petitions, await fate on Monday</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://unioncity.patch.com/articles/7-7-billion-transportation-expenditure-plan-approved-by-county-transportation-commission-board">$7.7 Billion Transportation Expenditure Plan Approved By County Transportation Commission Board</a>
<br />Patch</p>

<p><a href="http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2012-01-27/article/39200?headline=The-Tea-Party-Planning-and-Democracy-Part-Two-News-Analysis---By-Zelda-Bronstein">The Tea Party, Planning and Democracy, Part Two (News Analysis)</a>
<br />Berkeley Daily Planet</p>

<p><a href="http://windsor.towns.pressdemocrat.com/2012/01/news/windsor-approves-plan-for-future-growth-around-downtown-train-station/">Windsor approves plan for future growth around downtown train station</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

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<title>Headlines for January 27, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/26/BAQA1MUV0S.DTL">CA vehicle emissions rules would sharply cut smog</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19831969">BART board approves $7.7 million retrofit plan for Transbay Tube</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/opinion/ci_19827752">My Word: California housing fund waste must be probed</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19827606">Roadshow: An elderly man seeks help in coping with decision to stop driving</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic/ci_19829393">Toll lanes coming soon to 237-880, but drivers fear they will make congestion worse</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19830713">Transportation spending plan for Alameda County sales tax approved</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19830649">Planners want to direct Bay Area residents to live in existing communities to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19830563">Editorial: Regional growth hearing in Marin was badly flawed</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p>
 
<p><a href="http://alamedasun.com/local-and-hometown/9675-local-traffic-changes-on-tap">Local Traffic Changes on Tap </a>
<br />Alameda Sun</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfbaytimes.com/?sec=article&article_id=16203">Continuing My Work For The Community In 2012</a>
<br />Bay Times</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 26, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/26/MNHK1MUI51.DTL">Jefferson Street to be upgraded for pedestrians</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/oakland/ci_19818463">Study: Old Port of Oakland trucks out, cleaner air in</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_19821240">California air board to vote on landmark electric-car rules</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19821744">State approves $86 million to widen Highway 4 and Highway 4 bypass</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_19813797">Coalition criticizes spending plan for Alameda County sales tax</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120125/ARTICLES/120129657/1033/news?Title=Windsor-approves-plan-for-future-growth-around-downtown-train-station">Windsor approves plan for future growth around downtown train station</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120125/ARTICLES/120129668/1033/news?Title=SMART-foes-face-Friday-deadline-">SMART foes face Friday deadline</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19821964">Novato to give up affordable housing role</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/long-term-transportation-funding-likely-to-be-delayed/2012/01/25/gIQAvbkeRQ_story.html">Long-term transportation funding likely to be delayed</a>
<br />Washington Post</p>

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/star/news/local/st-helena-sales-tax-measure-moves-forward/article_664b494a-47d1-11e1-a677-001871e3ce6c.html">St. Helena sales tax measure moves forward</a>
<br />St. Helena Star</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sanramonexpress.com/news/show_story.php?id=5115">Bay Area's long-term plans draw criticism</a>
<br />San Ramon Express</p>

<p><a href="http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2012-01-24/article/39185?headline=The-Tea-Party-Planning-and-Democracy-Part-One">New: The Tea Party, Planning and Democracy(Part One)</a>
<br />Berkeley Daily Planet</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/22/us/californians-clash-over-extending-bart-service-to-livermore.html">Deep Conflict Looms Over Billion-Dollar BART Extension to Livermore</a>
<br />New York Times</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 25, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/25/BA001MTTNP.DTL">EPA's new mileage standards win carmakers' support</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county-times/ci_19809095">Scofflaws beware: South San Francisco cops stepping up traffic enforcement</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19808172">Roadshow: A varmint report, from rodents to skunks</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19815033">Tunnel breakthrough gives momentum to building Caldecott fourth bore</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/county-hears-proposals-for-airport-development/article_c8c3ad1c-471b-11e1-b336-001871e3ce6c.html">County hears proposals for airport development</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/01/san-francisco-approves-americas-cup-environmental-plan">San Francisco approves America's Cup environmental plan</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/01/flight-status-sfo-construction-likely-cause-delays">Flight status: SFO construction likely to cause delays</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/state-auditor-says-high-speed-rail-s-financial-projections-are-increasi">State Auditor says high-speed rail's financial projections are 'increasingly risky'</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/kamala-harris-sandag-san-diego-transportation-137926398.html">Harris Files Suit Against SANDAG</a>
<br />NBC San Diego</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 24, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_19803005">Caltrain proposes another round of fare increases</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19800457">Roadshow: Record-setting gas prices could hammer California by Memorial Day</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2012/01/mtc-taking-nominations-annual-transportation-excellence-awards">MTC taking nominations for annual transportation excellence awards</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_19805217">Benicia hopes to broaden appeal for future grants</a>
<br />Times Herald</p>
 
<p><a href="http://napa.patch.com/articles/agenda-21-protesters-at-workshop">"Agenda 21" Foes Stage Protest at Workshop </a>
<br />Napa Patch</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 23, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/23/BAGR1MRTTV.DTL">Muni goes the distance, extends bus to Daly City BART train</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/23/EDDU1MS9A5.DTL">As California drives, so drives the nation</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/oakland/ci_19790791">Major development sought for Lake Merritt station</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19784020">Roadshow: New carpool signs on Highway 237 confuse some motorists</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120123/ARTICLES/120129841/1033/news?Title=New-electric-car-charging-stations-coming-to-Sonoma-County-">New electric-car charging stations coming to Sonoma County</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19786836">Marin Voice: SMART's trail of broken promises</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/morning_call/2012/01/battle-over-bart-to-livermore-heating-up.html">Battle over BART to Livermore heating up</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />San Francisco Business Times</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 22, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2012/01/22/MNQM1MS9U3.DTL">Economic impact of high-speed rail varies in Spain</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/22/INLN1MNS2M.DTL">Big challenges for bold idea of high-speed rail</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_19778908">Car-sharing networks flourish in the Bay Area</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_19796402">Project to revitalize Bay Point stalled indefinitely without redevelopment</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120122/ARTICLES/120129853/1033/news?Title=Santa-Rosa-redevelopment-agency-prepares-for-end-">Santa Rosa redevelopment agency prepares for end </a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/county-climate-plan-aims-to-curb-carbon-emissions/article_63a3d936-44c1-11e1-8fb3-001871e3ce6c.html">County climate plan aims to curb carbon emissions</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=24032">Palo Alto braces for battle against housing mandates </a>
<br />Palo Alto Online</p>

<p><a href="http://www.readthehook.com/102701/dumb-and-dumber-silly-stuff-thats-supposed-be-green">Dumb and dumber: Silly stuff that's supposed to be green</a>
<br />Read the Hook</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 21, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/01/20/state/n065110S92.DTL">America's Cup transit plan aims to limit cars</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19793159">San Jose, South Bay redevelopment agencies prepare for post-agency world</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19787826">Oakley weighs residents' concerns over low-income housing</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19785510">Contra Costa Times editorial: Reform abuses before reviving redevelopment</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19786712">Marin could see heavier traffic as part of Bay Bridge shuts down next month</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/highway-12-widening-project-starts-monday/">Highway 12 widening project starts Monday</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/transbay-bus-service-close-being-bolstered-55m-rail-funds">Transbay bus service close to being bolstered with $5.5M in rail funds</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 20, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19776020">Roadshow: When a solo driver can move into the carpool lane on expressways to make a right turn</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120119/ARTICLES/201191044/1033/news?Title=Sonoma-County-signs-clean-power-deal">Sonoma County signs clean-power deal</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/larkspurcortemadera/ci_19777866">Transportation officials appeal Corte Madera WinCup development approval</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/riovista/rio-vista-development-designation-could-boost-funds/">Rio Vista development designation could boost funds</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/solanocounty/transportation-leaders-look-for-interchange-funding-solution/">Transportation leaders look for interchange funding solution</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/transit-agency-cautious-about-supporting-rail-plan/article_93f4f264-432c-11e1-91ce-0019bb2963f4.html">Transit agency cautious about supporting rail plan</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/print-edition/2012/01/20/time-to-rethink-growth-strategy-in.html">Time to rethink growth strategy in Silicon Valley </a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.smartcardalliance.org/articles/2012/01/20/cubics-bay-area-transit-customer-tops-one-million-contactless-smart-cards">Cubic's Bay Area Transit Customer Tops One Million Contactless Smart Cards</a>
<br />Smart Card Alliance</p>  
 
<p><a href="http://mountainview.patch.com/articles/caltrain-proposes-new-fare-increases-for-cash-customers-f92f2f4e">CalTrain Proposes New Fare Increases For Cash Customers </a>
<br />Mountain View Patch</p> 

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<title>Headlines for January 19, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/19/MNOP1MR40G.DTL">Jerry Brown defends high-speed rail</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/19/BARD1MR391.DTL">S.F. TRANSIT Central Subway funds get a key OK</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/19/BAKL1MRAPF.DTL">15 new corrals installed for bikes </a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19770253">Mercury News editorial: State of state hopeful, but high-speed rail needs to sidetrack</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19769435">Opinion: Clean vehicles move California forward</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_19771368">San Mateo City Council studies Highway 92 interchange improvement</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_19770020">Planning workshop brings circus atmosphere to Marin</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/calistogan/lifestyles/calendar-of-community-events/article_d91cd8cc-4226-11e1-a348-001871e3ce6c.html">Workshop on future development</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/19/4198239/brown-buys-a-risky-ticket-on-high.html">Dan Morain: Brown buys a risky ticket on high-speed rail</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2012/01/bay-bridge-closure-dates-finalized-presidents-day-weekend">Bay Bridge closure dates finalized for Presidents Day weekend</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://napa.patch.com/articles/will-critics-disrupt-napa-meeting">Protesters Expected at Napa Workshop</a>
<br />Patch</p>

<p><a href="http://larkspurcortemadera.patch.com/articles/abag#video-8923938">Critics Jeer at Regional Planning Workshop</a>
<br />Patch</p>

<p><a href="http://marinscope.com/articles/2012/01/18/news_pointer/news/doc4f172c997d5e8822448252.txt">Downtown transit hub likely location of SMART depots</a>
<br />News Pointer</p>

<p><a href="http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1112457651/mtc_seeks_nominations_for_transportation_awards_program_1/">MTC Seeks Nominations for Transportation Awards Program</a>
<br />Red Orbit</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 18, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/17/BAT01MQPOR.DTL">Bay Bridge to be closed Presidents Day weekend</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/17/BAN11MQPRI.DTL">S.F. America's Cup plan calls for transit boost</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic/ci_19763843">Bay Bridge closing could trim six months off construction schedule</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19759047">Roadshow: The free right turn debate rages on</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_19760238">Martinez to try out high-tech parking meters that accept credit and debit cards</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_19761553">SMART backers, detractors face off over signature-gathering effort</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19762096">Brad Breithaupt: Arnold is worried about new regional growth guidelines</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/fairfield/fairfield-updates-affordable-housing-plan/">Fairfield updates affordable housing plan</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/county-planners-to-review-climate-plan/article_a66bceae-4188-11e1-87aa-001871e3ce6c.html">County planners to review climate plan</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-seeks-new-funds-for-downtown-redevelopment/article_ce86e8a2-418c-11e1-81aa-001871e3ce6c.html">Napa seeks new funds for downtown redevelopment</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/development/2012/01/muni-transit-reroutes-near-union-square-take-affect-saturday">Muni transit reroutes near Union Square to take effect Saturday</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2012/01/closure-golden-gate-bridge-s-west-sidewalk-begins-today">Closure of Golden Gate Bridge's west sidewalk begins today</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://benicia.patch.com/articles/benicia-at-forefront-of-new-planning-policy">Benicia at Forefront of New Planning Policy </a>
<br />Benicia Patch</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/sopecal/calendar.php?event_start_date=01/18/2012&event_stop_date=01/18/2012&category=all">Community Online Calendar</a>
<br />Pleasanton Weekly</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 17, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/17/MNU91MP58K.DTL">Cities struggle with ending redevelopment agencies</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/17/MNNM1MPR1M.DTL">Mission Bay redevelopment shows what could be lost</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/17/EDLK1MQ3S2.DTL">Support 54.5 mpg auto fuel standard</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/13/bloomberg_articlesLWKAHT1A1I4H01-LXPQK.DTL">Toll-Road Woes Show Risk of Loans Lawmakers Aim to Expand</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19753679">Roadshow: More metering lights will be turned on near 237-880 interchange</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19753819">Pleasanont grand opening for five new public charging stations</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bullet-exaggeration-20120117,0,4293248.story">Doubts cast on cost estimates for high-speed rail alternatives</a>
<br />Los Angeles Times</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=226762&title=Options%20narrow%20for%20El%20Camino,%2092%20interchange">Options narrow for El Camino, 92 interchange</a>
<br />San Mateo Daily Journal</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 16, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
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<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/scott-herhold/ci_19754246">Herhold: BART, high speed rail lack credibility</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19739227">Roadshow: Bay Area leads state in issuing carpool tickets</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/county-update/eye-on-napa-county/article_09897f14-40c0-11e1-8352-0019bb2963f4.html">Help plan the Bay Area through 2040</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

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<title>Headlines for January 15, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
<description>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/15/EDP01MMDS4.DTL">San Jose finally gets BART</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19739972">Mercury News editorial: VTA can help make Caltrans more efficient</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/ci_19739446">Nearly 200 registered for regional planning workshop in Marin</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19739389">Dick Spotswood: SMART has to prove it can deliver</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/featured-stories/regional-growth-plan-looks-at-such-places-as-north-texas-street/">Regional growth plan looks at such places as North Texas Street</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/plans-for-high-speed-rail-are-slowing-down/2012/01/13/gIQAngYc1P_story.html">Plans for high-speed rail are slowing down</a>
<br />Washington Post</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 14, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/01/13/state/n145321S00.DTL">Brown moves to revamp CA high-speed rail project</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19737244">Daniel Borenstein: Key Democratic state senators balking at current high-speed rail plan</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/saratoga/ci_19732580">VTA changes could make commuting easier</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_19739595">Questions linger over developer's ability to follow through on Hercules project</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19730655">Judge rules innovative Bay Area development guidelines are flawed</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/ambitious-bike-plan-aims-to-increase-trips-by-percent/article_711d7a4c-3e70-11e1-9925-0019bb2963f4.html">‘Ambitious’ bike plan aims to increase trips by 10 percent</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>  

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<title>Headlines for January 13, 2012</title>
<link>http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/headlines.htm</link>
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<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/california-budget/ci_19730194">Head of High-Speed Rail Authority quits as agency undergoes shake-up</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19729988">Roadshow: Mother Nature bouncing traffic noise into neighborhoods</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/growth/ci_19730032">Moraga's FOCUS on livable growth -- Town wants to apply for grants for improvements</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-city-council-votes-to-dissolve-redevelopment-agency/article_c8dad66a-3d5a-11e1-ac8f-001871e3ce6c.html">Napa City Council votes to dissolve redevelopment agency</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-police-get-traffic-safety-grant/article_b038a00a-3d6f-11e1-b0c0-0019bb2963f4.html">Napa police get $125,000 traffic safety grant</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_19734708">Greenhouse Gas: A sensible plan that can work</a>
<br />Times Herald</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/BART-Unveils-Trains-of-the-Future-137199128.html">BART Unveils Trains of the Future</a>
<br />NBC</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Caltrain-Pay-Cash-Pay-More-137276843.html">Caltrain: Pay Cash, Pay More</a>
<br />NBC</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 12, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/12/MN3R1MO54H.DTL">Power plants produce most global warming pollution</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/12/BAHH1MO3KQ.DTL">BART plans to order test batch of new cars in May</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/12/BA4U1MO655.DTL">Spare the Air Alert issued for Thursday</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19720621">California legislative analyst expects lower revenue than Gov. Brown, raising specter of more cuts</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19722039">Roadshow: BART to San Jose draws cheers, and a few jeers</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_19727375">BART set to award $1B contract for new train cars</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19723536">Editorial: Toll lanes not such a hot idea for Highway 101</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_19715130">Train is coming: symbolic SMART sign goes up in Marin</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120111/OPINION/120119897">PD Editorial: Keeping a civil atmosphere at civic meetings</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120111/NEWS/120119931/1036/business?Title=COURSEY-This-meeting-was-no-tea-party">COURSEY: This meeting was no tea party</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/napa-valley-rail-system-would-need-a-million-riders/article_98b65b8e-3cbb-11e1-8c34-0019bb2963f4.html">Napa Valley rail system would need a million riders</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/calistogan/news/local/news-briefs/article_cdb7a402-3caf-11e1-99a2-0019bb2963f4.html">Help shape the Bay Area’s future</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

<p><a href="http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/east_bay&id=8502182">Residents express outrage at Plan Bay Area meeting</a>
<br />ABC</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ksro.com/Programs/KSROAMNews/Interviews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10334286">Anti-Government Protesters Turn Meeting into Shouting Contest</a>
<br />KSRO</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 11, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/10/BANC1MNETU.DTL">BART's San Jose extension closer to funding OK</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/11/BA4O1MNCSO.DTL">Spare the Air Day declared for today</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19712600">Golden Gate Bridge's yearlong birthday party: No bridge walk this time</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19712361">Roadshow: Driver who stops at a free right turn rankles many stuck behind him</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19715137">Mercury News editorial: Bay Area regional plan for growth makes sense</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120110/ARTICLES/120119939/1033/news?Title=Sonoma-County-Board-of-Supervisors-back-airport-expansion-project">$84 million Sonoma County airport expansion OK'd</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120110/ARTICLES/120119970/1033/news?Title=SMART-train-construction-gets-started-in-Santa-Rosa-">SMART train construction gets started in Santa Rosa</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/vacaville/vaca-council-asks-state-to-delay-elminating-redevelopment/">Vaca council asks state to delay eliminating redevelopment</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/fairfield/start-smart-driving-course-on-thursday/">Start Smart driving course on Thursday</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p>
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/county-s-emissions-plan-gets-air-district-s-approval/article_88918616-3c1b-11e1-ba19-001871e3ce6c.html">County's emissions plan gets air district's approval</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/californa-high-speed-rail-hits-new-bump-road">California high-speed rail hits new bump in the road</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/price-hikes-floated-ferry-riders">Price hikes floated for Bay Area ferry riders</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/bart-s-77-million-transbay-tube-improvement-project-approval">BART's $7.7 million Transbay Tube improvement project up for approval</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=23924">Tissier named SM County board president </a>
<br />Palo Alto Online</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Disabled-Motorists-May-Have-to-Pay-for-SF-Parking-137053788.html">Disabled Drivers May Have to Pay for Parking</a>
<br />NBC</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 10, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/10/MNKT1MMTVC.DTL">Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary celebrations</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/oakland/ci_19709014">Plan to develop Oakland Army Base coming into focus</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic/ci_19707760">Federal officials recommend full funding for BART extension to San Jose</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120109/ARTICLES/120109563/1033/news?Title=SMART-construction-gets-rolling-today">SMART construction gets rolling today </a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120109/ARTICLES/120109535/1033/news?Title=Tea-party-activists-interrupt-regional-planning-meeting-in-Santa-Rosa">Tea party activists interrupt regional planning meeting in Santa Rosa</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19707817">Marin Voice: Why SMART should be repealed</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19707767">SMART board approves construction contract -- work begins Tuesday</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2012/01/san-francisco-looks-charging-disabled-placard-use-meters">San Francisco looks at charging for disabled placard use at meters</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://sanrafael.patch.com/articles/planning-commission-to-hold-public-hearing-on-smart-station-area-plan">Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on SMART Station Area Plan</a>
<br />Patch</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sanramonexpress.com/news/show_story.php?id=5012">Public meetings under way on how Bay Area should look in 2040</a>
<br />San Ramon Express</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/opinion/second-class-commuters.html">Second-Class Commuters</a>
<br />New York Times</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19690550">Roadshow: Double white lines to mark off 237-880 toll lanes soon</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_19692992">Dumbarton rail project's loss may become bus service's gain</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19691780">Bay Area home prices expected to stabilize in 2012</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19692237">BART construction work heading south</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://losgatos.patch.com/articles/pirzynski-appointed-vta-vice-chairman">Pirzynski Appointed VTA Vice Chairman </a>
<br />Patch</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=8483">Pleasanton Council meets tomorrow to ratify high-density housing measures</a>
<br />Pleasanton Weekly</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2012/01/08/MNRS1MLRTK.DTL">Bay Area's economic future looking a bit brighter</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/08/BAJM1MLTUF.DTL">Regatta's economic benefits outlined</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19702124">Activists sign up in droves for Bay Area transit plan meetings</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120108/ARTICLES/201081087/1033/news?Title=Santa-Rosa-hosts-Bay-Area-land-use-workshop-Monday">Santa Rosa hosts Bay Area land-use workshop Monday</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19691993">Dick Spotswood: Sinking those toll dollars into S.F. real estate</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19692055">Editorial: SMART needs to let a judge decide on repeal signatures</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

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<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/opinion/ci_19692094">Oakland Tribune editorial: One Bay Area makes worthwhile effort to cut greenhouse gases in region</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county-times/ci_19692029">Caltrain construction irks residents in San Bruno</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19690717">Mercury News editorial: Jobs or job-years? Be sure to ask the question</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19693122">Sam Liccardo: Redevelopment is gone, but San Jose's downtown can thrive</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19698103">New merging lanes to ease I-680 congestion in San Ramon Valley</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/sanrafael/ci_19695589">Toll lanes in Marin on Highway 101 appear dead for time being</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/larkspurcortemadera/ci_19690729">Larkspur Ferry parking fee proposed to help offset Golden Gate Bridge district deficit</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=23885">Green goals, infrastructure on city's 2012 agenda</a>
<br />Palo Alto Online</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/arts/design/taking-parking-lots-seriously-as-public-spaces.html">Paved, but Still Alive</a>
<br />New York Times</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/opinion/sunday/the-recession-squeeze-on-buses-and-trains.html">The Recession Squeeze On Buses and Trains</a>
<br />New York Times</p>

<p><a href="http://www.uctc.net/access/39/access39_parking.shtml">Parking Infrastructure and the Environment</a>
<br />Access</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 6, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/06/MNGQ1MIBLV.DTL">Bay Area air quality worst in years this winter</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/05/MNUH1MLB43.DTL">Drivers cite risky behavior, admit they do it</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/06/BA8O1MLE5Q.DTL">Calif. shouldn't kill all redevelopment agencies</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19680984">Roadshow: Drivers and police vow to continue efforts to clamp down on drunk drivers</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_19683708">VTA to begin running plush, hybrid express buses on Monday</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/action-line/ci_19684833">Action Line: Rider gets nowhere with transit agency</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120106/ARTICLES/120109729/1033/news?Title=Petaluma-police-on-the-lookout-for-speeders-today">Petaluma police on the lookout for speeders Friday</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120105/ARTICLES/120109778/1033/news?Title=SMART-announces-plans-to-go-a-bit-farther-">Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District announces plans for additional stations</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19681737">SMART could start work on rail project Tuesday</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2012/01/bart-give-update-train-replacement-wednesday">BART to give update on train replacement Wednesday</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.fastcoexist.com/1679087/the-intersector-a-traffic-light-that-knows-when-bicycles-are-coming">The Intersector: A Traffic Light That Knows When Bicycles Are Coming</a>
<br />Fast Coexist</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 5, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/05/MNMR1ML0AH.DTL">High-speed rail fans, foes seek federal study</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/05/BAPV1MKV8H.DTL">SF's new parking program reduces ticketing anxiety</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/05/EDSA1MKQ5L.DTL">Why California needs high-speed rail</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19675945">Mercury News editorial: Peer review should bury high-speed rail</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19675268">Ken Yeager: VTA challenges include MTC representation and speeding up projects with Caltrans</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=8466">Public meetings under way on how Bay Area should look in 2040</a>
<br />Pleasanton Weekly</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 4, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/03/MNQR1MKGLO.DTL">Airlines will take tourists into space in 2012</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/04/BAKF1MKFOG.DTL">High-speed rail shouldn't be funded, report says</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/04/BAFL1MKGD5.DTL">S.F. considers how to boost Muni ridership</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19666118">Swedish firm announces $347M contract for BART extension</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/california-high-speed-rail/ci_19668833">Experts: Don't build $99 billion California bullet train</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19666008">Roadshow: 880-280-Stevens Creek, the interchange we love to hate</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19668181">Elections officials will let SMART decide signature threshold</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19668501">Brad Breithaupt: The trend away from traditional town-hall meetings</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/fairfield/council-discusses-solano-transportation-authority/">Council discusses Solano Transportation Authority</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/diversion-of-funds-a-concern-with-road-tax/article_7c9d5e4e-3698-11e1-9ed6-001871e3ce6c.html">Diversion of funds a concern with road tax</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>  
 
<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/01/4155825/new-green-stickers-to-allow-partial.html">New green stickers to allow partial-zero emission vehicles in California's carpool lanes</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://benicia.patch.com/articles/regional-transit-card-won-t-be-available-for-benicia-travel-until-2013">Regional Transit Card Won't be Available for Benicia Travel Until 2013 </a>
<br />Benicia patch</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 3, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/01/03/financial/f051217S31.DTL">Skanska to extend bay area rail line to San Jose</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/oakland/ci_19662427">BART airport connector rising but still stirring debate</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_19661950">San Mateo County working on plan to reduce greenhouse gases</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

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<title>Headlines for January 2, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/02/BA2J1METN0.DTL">Park near Transbay Transit Center being designed</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19649007">Editorial: Atherton stop belongs in SMART's startup plan</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

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<title>Headlines for January 1, 2012</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/01/BAM81MAPNH.DTL">Pretax commuter benefits slashed</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19656381">Huge loss in home values cratered the Bay Area economy</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/01/4155825/new-green-stickers-to-allow-partial.html">New green stickers to allow partial-zero emission vehicles in California's carpool lanes</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/31/EDDF1MJ2SK.DTL">Redevelopment should be changed, not eliminated</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19653840">Bay Area tries to rein in greenhouse gases with growth/transportation plans</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19647664">Hercules to pour more money into transit center project</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19651155">BART phases out discount paper ticket sales at most outlets</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/opinion/ci_19651597">Contra Costa TImes editorial: California faces many huge challenges in 2012</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_19650086">Redevelopment ruling reverberates through region</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19653730">Barnidge: Stories we'd like to see in the new year</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19641882">Golden Gate Transit bus system turns 40 years old Sunday</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

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<title>Headlines for December 30, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/30/MN6R1MI73D.DTL">Calif. wins OK to abolish redevelopment agencies</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/30/BA631MHPN1.DTL">Stricter booster seat requirements begin Sunday</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_19639634">Bay Area cities react strongly to California Supreme Court's ruling on redevelopment agencies</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19632244">Roadshow: A life stolen by a drunken driver</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20111229/OPINION/111229501/1036/business?Title=PD-Editorial-The-unknowns-that-await-SMART">PD Editorial: The unknowns that await SMART</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p> 
  
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/2011/12/free-trips-home-offered-many-new-years-eve">Free trips home offered by many on New Year's Eve</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_19645196">Clipper card may soon come to commuters in Solano cities</a>
<br />Times Herald</p>
   
<p><a href="http://sfappeal.com/culture/2011/12/appealing-events-new-years-eve-edition.php">Appealing Events: New Year's Eve Edition</a>
<br />SF Appeal</p>

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<title>Headlines for December 29, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/29/MNNS1MDAHQ.DTL">S.F. parklets: a little tour of a major trend</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/29/BACO1MHRI6.DTL">New Year's BART, Muni, Caltrain service</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/california-budget/ci_19632057">California Supreme Court set to rule on redevelopment money</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19634745">Mercury News editorial: Inflated job numbers another reason to halt high speed rail</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19634135">Bay Area transit systems offer later service or free rides on New Year's Eve</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19627353">Contra Costa Times editorial: High-speed rail project needs independent audit</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/featured-stories/no-green-light-yet-to-turn-on-i-80-ramp-metering-lights/">No green light yet to turn on I-80 ramp metering lights</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/29/4150168/op-images-bridge-to-a-different.html">Op Images: Bridge to a different way of seeing the world</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

<p><a href="http://www.gilroydispatch.com/news/city_local_government/article_314339f2-5010-5faf-b0b2-e9645ab52035.html">Build 350 prefab houses – or else</a>
<br />Gilroy Dispatch</p>

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<title>Headlines for December 28, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19625698">Roadshow: Flap over radio commercials is just a lot of noise to some</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_19628094">Clipper cards to replace BART paper discount tickets for Danville seniors/disabled</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20111227/OPINION/111229621/1036/business?Title=GUEST-OPINION-A-high-price-for-crumbling-roads">GUEST OPINION: A high price for crumbling roads</a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  
 
<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/featured-stories/school-bus-driver-keeps-it-warm-friendly/">School bus driver keeps it warm, friendly</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2011/12/public-transit-tax-benefit-leaves-bay-area-riders-lurch">Public transit tax benefit leaves Bay Area riders in the lurch</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/28/4148433/chp-plans-24-hour-crackdown-on.html">CHP plans 24-hour crackdown on drivers using cellphones</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

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<title>Headlines for December 27, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/27/BA1C1M79J1.DTL">BART planners begin work on new vision for future</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19602990">New rideshare sites that rely on Facebook</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20111226/ARTICLES/111229666/1033/news?Title=Rohnert-Park-SMART-station-moved">Rohnert Park SMART station moved </a>
<br />Santa Rosa Press Democrat</p>  

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_19611881">Marin Voice: SMART should stay on course</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/housing-projects-hit-delays/article_e4bdbf1c-305f-11e1-8810-0019bb2963f4.html">Housing projects hit delays</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bullet-train-20111227,0,2904247.story">Plan to use Amtrak as fallback for high-speed rail criticized</a>
<br />Los Angeles Times</p> 

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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/26/state/n175511S62.DTL">BART planners start work on new transit vision</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/26/ED8R1MG0L1.DTL">S.F. leading the way on sustainability</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/26/BASJ1MG1P4.DTL">SFO traffic takes off as other airports stall</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_19611404">Larkspur, other cities left out in the cold could get bus service to get them to SMART train</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

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<title>Headlines for December 25, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/25/national/a080112S51.DTL">Dig for SF's transport terminal unearths artifacts</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_19618911">Changes could be in store for Antioch senior bus program</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/solanocounty/solano-county-lands-bike-pedestrian-safety-grant/">Solano County lands bike, pedestrian safety grant</a>
<strong>Requires paid subscription</strong><br />Fairfield Daily Republic</p> 

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<title>Headlines for December 24, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_19617964">The electric car in 2011: like a baby taking its first steps</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/fundraising-for-rail-study-gets-extension/article_4cdfc754-2de8-11e1-adfd-001871e3ce6c.html">Fundraising for rail study gets extension</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>   

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<title>Headlines for December 23, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/23/BAB21MG34D.DTL">Detours coming for work on subway </a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_19612581">Dumbarton bus service may expand while rail plan languishes</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_19609151">High-speed rail officials concede jobs inflated</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19601347">Roadshow: Transit stats show that people are getting back to work</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/ci_19602905">SMART gets new chief financial officer</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2011/12/san-mateo-seeks-safer-routes-pedestrians">San Mateo seeks safer routes for pedestrians</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>

<p><a href="http://www.baycitizen.org/earthquakes/story/seismic-retrofits-offer-shaky-assurances/">Costly Seismic Retrofits Offer Shaky Assurances</a>
<br />Bay Citizen</p>

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<title>Headlines for December 22, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/22/state/n073150S91.DTL">MTC subcommittee awards contract for SF building</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/21/BA151MFI19.DTL">SF Bay transit panel squabbles over HQ membership</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/21/BAPM1MFD2B.DTL">SF Muni police cracking down on fare cheats</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/21/MN991MFE3G.DTL">FAA updates work rules on airline pilot fatigue</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/12/22/prweb9058935.DTL">San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener Talks Transportation, Taxis and Controversial Initiatives for 2012 with Local Street Safety Blog, GJEL.com</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19596363">Contract approved for seismic renovation at new MTC headquarters</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19596228">Air district asks public not to burn wood on Thursday and Friday</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19593454">Roadshow: You better watch out -- crazy drivers coming to town</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/california-high-speed-rail/ci_19596026">California high-speed rail jobs estimate too good to be true</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_19593189">Long-awaited Brentwood interchange gets go-ahead</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_19596286">Atherton Avenue SMART station in Novato is back on the map</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/bay-area/2011/12/bay-area-transit-projects-lose-out-federal-cash">Bay Area transit projects lose out on federal cash</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/20/4136171/77-percent-of-americans-oppose.html ">77 Percent of Americans Oppose Raising the Gas Tax, Reason-Rupe Transportation Poll Finds</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.contactlessnews.com/2011/12/21/clipper-card-reaches-the-million-mark">CLIPPER card reaches the million mark</a>
<br />Contactless News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://apta.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/2011/Pages/111220_TSR.aspx">Despite Lower Gas Prices Public Transit Riders Still Reap Big Savings</a>
<br />APTA</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/bay-area-airport-connector-should-be-cautionary-tale-la-metro">Bay Area Airport Connector Should Be Cautionary Tale For LA Metro</a>
<br />California Progress Report</p>

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<title>Headlines for December 21, 2011</title>
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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/20/BA1S1MF1GB.DTL">More planning to drive over holidays this year</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/20/BALG1MF0H2.DTL">Stuck on Spare the Air - another alert Wednesday</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/20/BA7S1MEUQE.DTL">Candlestick blackout seen by PG&E chief firsthand</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19588708">House Republicans want inquiry into California high-speed rail</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_19592406">All Nippon to serve San Jose with new Boeing 787</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/mr-roadshow/ci_19585768">Roadshow: Tips on flying during the holidays</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/novato/ci_19588242">SMART sells bonds to fund San Rafael-to-Santa Rosa rail project</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 
 
<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19588045">Gas prices fall in Marin as holiday travel period starts</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2011/12/sfmta-year-end-list-skips-strides-pedestrian-safety">SFMTA year-end list skips strides for pedestrian safety</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/transportation/2011/12/bay-area-clipper-card-users-top-1-million">Bay Area Clipper card users top 1 million</a>
<br />San Francisco Examiner</p>
 
<p><a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/new-road-tax-is-unnecessary/article_b094c052-2b76-11e1-aa5e-001871e3ce6c.html">New road tax is unnecessary</a>
<br />Napa Valley Register</p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/20/4136044/clipper-hits-millionth-card-milestone.html">CLIPPER® Hits Millionth Card Milestone</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>
 
<p><a href="http://millvalley.patch.com/articles/smart-issues-bonds-rally-today">SMART Issues Bonds, Rally Today </a>
<br />Mill Valley Patch</p>
 
<p><a href="http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=489339&Itemid=55">Navigating Bay Area Traffic Just Got Easier </a>
<br />PR-Canada</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/20/MN7D1MEFKO.DTL">Bay Bridge crews to begin stringing cables</a>
<br />San Francisco Chronicle</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/oakland/ci_19581497">Metropolitan Transportation Commission moving full steam ahead with new headquarters in San Francisco</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_19579830">Oakland's legendary blues district getting a walk of fame</a>
<br />Oakland Tribune</p>

<p><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_19581604">Mercury News editorial: San Jose needs fair representation on MTC</a>
<br />San Jose Mercury News</p>

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_19578474">Stringing massive cable on new Bay Bridge span starts this week</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_19583653">Palo Alto adopts language formally opposing high-speed rail project</a>
<br />Contra Costa Times</p>   

<p><a href="http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19580377">Marin transit board to Golden Gate Bridge district: We want a better deal</a>
<br />Marin Independent Journal</p> 

<p><a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/19/4133279/navigating-bay-area-traffic-just.html">Navigating Bay Area Traffic Just Got Easier</a>
<br />Sacramento Bee</p>

<p><a href="http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/13019/prices-affect-parking-less-than-san-francisco-expected/ ">Prices affect parking less than San Francisco expected</a>
<br />Greater Greater Washington</p>

<p><a href="http://newsroom.aaa.com/2011/11/aaa-study-finds-costs-associated-with-traffic-crashes-are-more-than-three-times-greater-than-congestion-costs/">AAA Study Finds Costs Associated With Traffic Crashes Are More than Three Times Greater than Congestion Costs</a>
<br />AAA</p>

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