The Metro Investment Report

Director Rita Robinson discusses the Bureau of Sanitation's pursuit of a cleaner, greener, and landfill-free L.A.

As Southern California's population grows -- and taxes its famously scarce water supply -- the Inland Empire Utilities Agency is applying the tenets of smart growth to its efforts to recycle, reuse, and conserve water.

The chair of L.A.'s municipally-owned Department of Water and Power outlines how the city will build up its portfolio of green power by 2010.

With a strong style and a common-sense approach, Gloria Jeff is taking on one of the world's most unenviable jobs: general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

Three months ago Gov. Schwarzenegger announced a landmark $222 billion plan to invest in California's infrastructure. Yet the state legislature has dealt a blow to crumbling bridges and congested freeways by failing to agree on a bond measure to fund it.

The four living former state governors call on policymakers to draft a bond initiative to pay for the state's critical infrastructure needs, including its trade transportation infrastructure, and levees in Northern California.

Chicago and Indiana have made billions by partnering with private financers on infrastructure assets. Attorneys David Narefsky and John Schmidt explain how California can reap similar benefits.

Councilmember Wendy Greuel says that getting L.A. moving requires doing small fixes now and planning for big projects in the future.

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

Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon has championed smart transportation solutions as a member of the House Transporatation Commitee. In this interview, he explains the challenges to getting funds for many common-sense solutions.

Is Los Angeles' new Metro Orange Line -- a dedicated busway -- a 'revolution' for the city? Running the width of the Valley, LA County Supervisor Zez Yaroslavsky calls the line a true innovation in American transit.

Richard Hollingsworth, director of a economic development organization, discusses the value of regional planning.

The City of San Diego, once thought of as a model city, is experiencing a political 'melt down'.

Chicago's Public School CEO shares his strategies for planning Chicago's schools.

L.A.'s Transportation bureau chief comments on the department's mission, traffic congestion, and the future of transportation in LA.

As Governor Schwarzenegger’s secretary of Business, Transportatioin and Housing, Sunne Wright McPeak directs California's largest government agency.

Councilmember Tom LaBonge urges county policymakers to plan for heavy-rail infrastructure for the future.

Former California Gov. Pete Wilson will oversee a Center for Economic Development set up by the L.A. County Economic Development Corp.

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach must work to reduce air pollution even as shipping volume expands.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Naomi Schwartz discusses the possibility of a rail line to Ventura County.