L.A.'s Transit Agency Re-organizes

Arthur Sohikian, a former lobbyist for the Los Angeles County MTA, discusses recent changes at the MTA, and where the agency is looking for money.

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July 2, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

As the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority approaches another cycle of ISTEA reauthorization, competition for funding will be fierce. The nation appears to be focusing on security enhancements to the aviation industry, creating a great challenge to regional ground transportation authorities scrambling for funds. In the meantime, the MTA is under new leadership and its recent reorganization into transit "sectors" is the latest attempt to improve the agencys service delivery. Metro Investment Reports presents a candid interview with Arthur Sohikian, former MTA federal lobbyist and now Senior VicePresident of The MWW Group.

Thanks to Larry Segal

Read the full story: LACMTA Faces Competitive Environment For ISTEA Re-Authorization, Ground Transportation Funds

Monday, July 1, 2002 in The Metro Investment Report

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