>> Bush’s horrible environmental record, compiled neatly into a pretty little web app by the NRDC. I love how you can look at this as a timeline, flipbook, list, or map! (via Treehugger)
>> The many enviro atrocities it’s committed doesn’t qualify the U.S. EPA for any enviro awards — but the EPA’s seeking nominations for its Environmental Awards “to recognize individuals and groups outside of the EPA who are making significant contributions to improve the environment.”
>> The Subway to the Sea’s set to get to Westwood — in 2032. Villaraigosa would be 78 at that point — which is why he wants to speed things up. The hope is that lots of money will fall from the sky come from the federal government to speed up the process.
Wondering when the Subway to the Sea will make it all the way to Santa Monica? Let’s hope it’s before I’m 78. For now, all we’ve got’s a map:
Hey, where’d you get that proposed subway map? I’d like to see a larger version. Thanks!
Comment by Evan — January 7, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
I found my copy here: http://metro.net/projects_studies/westside/images/map_study_area.pdf
Comment by Jen Bunney — January 8, 2009 @ 11:06 am
Then, all the lines are in the presentation: http://metro.net/projects_studies/westside/images/community_presentation_2008_0827.pdf
Comment by Jen Bunney — January 8, 2009 @ 11:07 am
And, Here too!
http://metro.net/projects_studies/westside/images/westsidemapL.jpg
Comment by Jen Bunney — January 8, 2009 @ 11:07 am
That subway time line is pretty depressing, but it’s based solely on the split the project gets out of Measure R as that money trickles in. Unless Obama’s talk of commitments to inner city transit was a lot of puff then there should be other revenue to help get shovels in the ground. The problem is lack of starting capitol to keep crews working, and with enough money we could have usable segments complete much faster. Another stupid issue is there are currently highway expansion projects that are being given higher priority in the budget, which is total suck.
Comment by Gary Kavanagh — January 8, 2009 @ 12:24 pm