The Southern California Transit Advocates is a non-profit group dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of public transportation in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

3010 Wilshire Ave #362
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-388-2364
www.socata.net

Monday, February 19th

Welcome to the new SO.CA.TA website!


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Unless otherwise stated, resources and articles are provided for information only and do not represent the official view of SO.CA.TA. Thank you.
hfung on 02.19.07 @ 04:39 AM PST [More]


Sunday, February 18th

Toll Roads as Public/Private Partnerships UPDATED 5-10-07



Analysis of viability of public/private partnership options for toll roads.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 02:02 PM PST [more..]


Possible Source of Transportation Funding? UPDATED 2/26/08



Legislation allows vote in L.A. County for additional sales tax to fund transportation projects
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:59 PM PST [more..]


Goods Movement



resources on this key transportation/economic issue.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:57 PM PST [more..]


Project and Study Websites



Links to official websites and media coverage of significant transportation projects and studies currently underway in our region (and in a few cases statewide).
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:49 PM PST [more..]


High Cost of Pavement Maintenance



resources on the vexing problem of escalating pavement maintenance costs.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:42 PM PST [more..]


Transportation Related Tours in Southern California



Information on transit- and transportation-related tours in the region.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:40 PM PST [more..]


Legislative Update



State and federal legislative information, updated 3/11/08 by So.CA.TA's Public and Legislative Affairs Committee.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:31 PM PST [more..]


Security on Metro



Contact information for the Transit Service Bureau of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:22 PM PST [more..]


LADOT Bans Photography on Buses



So.CA.TA is concerned that LADOT's Code of Conduct for passengers restricts the use of photographic equipment.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:20 PM PST [more..]


Street Closure, Vehicle Location and Bus Detour Resources



Links to resources to determine street closures for special events, detours due to street closures, and real-time bus locations.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:17 PM PST [more..]


Bus Shelters in the City of Los Angeles



Metro staff report on how bus shelters are installed and maintained within Los Angeles.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 01:09 PM PST [more..]


Cellphone Use by Bus Operators



Use of a wireless phone by bus operators while driving is illegal in California.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 11:33 AM PST [more..]


California High Speed Rail bond to be on Nov. 2008 ballot UPDATED 3-17-08



Latest information on the State's proposed high speed rail service.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 11:29 AM PST [more..]


Outlook for Federal Transportation Funding



Text of memorandum by the L.A. City Council Chief Legislative Analyst's office on the outlook for federal transportation trust funds.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 11:18 AM PST [more..]


Transit Agency Agenda List



Links to agendas for transit funding and operating governing boards, oversight committees, and technical review bodies.
krichards on 02.18.07 @ 11:07 AM PST [more..]


Saturday, February 17th

State/Federal Transportation Funding Resources



Compiled by Executive Secretary Dana Gabbard, updated 1-15-07.
chobbs on 02.17.07 @ 04:49 PM PST [more..]


Metro Sector Information



Information about Metro's service sectors. Last updated 3-11-08.
chobbs on 02.17.07 @ 04:47 PM PST [more..]