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Unclogging California's Highways

Posted by: David Gest
Thanks to: g edward freeman
1 May 2006 - 6:00am

Can California's legislators unclog the political logjam keeping its highways mired in traffic?

Are "smart" highways, maglev trains, and fuel cell vehicles the future? Are truck-only lanes just around the corner? Can "impact fees" and cargo "container fees" pay the way? Will Gov. Schwarzenegger's infrastructure bond plan materialize? Moreover, can California's legislators work together and get things done?

With commentary from John Barna, the director of the California Transportation Commission, former Gov. Gray Davis, and Southern California economist John Husing, the Riverside Press-Enterprise takes a closer look at both the immediate and long-term transportation needs for California.

Full Story: Dissolving Gridlock
Source: Riverside Press-Enterprise, April 30, 2006
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