California
Transportation: OCTA says consolidation would mean less duplication of services and a reduction in taxpayer costs.
Feb. 8, 1996
Freeway Projects Geared Toward Meeting O.C.’s Future Transit Requirements
May 13, 1996
Assembly Republicans chose Costa Mesa Friday to unveil a proposal to divert $1.3 billion over the next five years to the state’s deteriorating road and highway system in a plan that capitalizes on the state’s $900-million-and-growing budget surplus.
May 18, 1985
A majority of Ventura County voters would support a sales-tax increase of 0.5% to pay for improved roads and transportation, according to an opinion poll released Wednesday.
April 20, 1989
As a way of life, trying to get something for nothing has a built-in self-destruct mechanism: Usually, you get exactly what you pay for.
Aug. 6, 1989
As any commuter will tell you, Orange County traffic is just as bad as it sounds on the morning radio reports.
Feb. 5, 1990
The Times Orange County Edition asked about 200 community leaders--from government, business, entertainment and charitable organizations--what they think will be the single biggest challenge that Orange County faces in the 1990s, either in their area of expertise or in general.
Dec. 21, 1989
California Transportation Commission Chairman Bruce Nestande said Friday that it is “time to talk about” setting up the state highway system as a public utility, fed by periodic boosts in the gasoline tax similar to telephone and electrical rate increases.
Nov. 16, 1985
The nation’s battered construction industry is celebrating the arrival of an early Christmas present: the new $151-billion federal highway construction and mass transit program.
Dec. 17, 1991
World & Nation
From smart bombs to smart highways?
March 9, 1992