Category Archives: Transportation

HSR FUD IN SCV

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Jeff

So I’ve been trying to figure out why there appears to be a lot of fear, uncertainty and doubt about the news that we might get a high speed rail line + a station in the SCV. Just last week, … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 37 Comments

High Speed Rail authority taking second look at Grapevine, possible SCV Station

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jeff

It looks like Sand Canyon NIMBYism might pay off for the SCV in a big way: The California High Speed Rail authority may take a second look at routing the HSR train system over the SCV’s Grapevine, rather than up … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Traffic, Transportation | 43 Comments

CicLAvia needs a chance in the SCV

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jeff

Based off the growing popularity of LA’s Ciclavia (100,000 people last week!), I humbly submit yet another plea for a Ciclavia-style event in the SCV: CicLAvia 2011: Los Angelenos Take Back the Streets from Streetfilms on Vimeo. Oh hell there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Traffic, Transportation | 7 Comments

County unveils draft bike plan for unincorporated areas

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Jeff

It’s been quite a week for alternative transportation, first the high speed rail news and now this: Los Angeles County has just released a draft of its bicycle plan for the unincorporated communities of Los Angeles, including the Santa Clarita … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Traffic, Transportation | 5 Comments

City highlights problems with High Speed Rail plan

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jeff

KHTS has a good report on Mayor Marsha McLean’s comments before the California High Speed Rail Authority’s board of directors this morning in Downtown LA: The City Council is concerned that our community is significantly impacted by the proposed high-speed … Continue reading →

Posted in Traffic, Transportation | 45 Comments

For Cash and other bike haters

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Jeff

I tried to resist, but I just can’t help but comment on last week’s Signal article about COC students complaining about parking. Take this student: “It’s just such a hassle to go to school so early to circle the parking … Continue reading →

Posted in Traffic, Transportation | 84 Comments

Something not right here

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jeff

I get beat up a lot here on SCVTalk for my full-throated advocacy of alternative transportation and for pointing out how ludicrous it is to rant and complain about traffic while we sit alone behind the wheel of our car. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Traffic, Transportation | 20 Comments

Crown Vic, we salute you! Now for a replacement…

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Venturan

2011 marks the final year of production of Ford’s venerable “Panther” platform, known to many as the Crown Victoria, Lincoln Towncar and Mercury Grand Marquis, a platform that has been serving law enforcement and the general public for over 30 … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Humor, Transportation | 17 Comments

I-5 Expansion comes with an unmet cost

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jeff

So the Signal is really proud of the work that’s being done on the Newhall Pass that will lead (ultimately) to a faster commute for individuals and trucks heading south and north through our local mountain range. I am too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., Traffic, Transportation | 28 Comments

Gas prices rising again

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jeff

Gas prices are rising, approaching scary levels not seen since 2008, according to my own anecdotal, completely unqualified observations. But the AAA backs me up. We’re on a 12 month peak and prices continue to rise. Just today I saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 88 Comments