Los Angeles County transportation officials will gather at Union Station March 16, at 9 AM Wednesday to give the public five easy ways to beat near record high gasoline prices, which have caused considerable economic pain for daily commuters.

Transportation planners are preparing for the future and focusing on solutions that have public support. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors have unanimously approved recommendations to start developing a transportation investment plan to lay the groundwork to extend Measure M, an existing half-cent transportation sales tax.

CBA & Associates are directing the design and implementation of an innovative project, using new technologies, aimed at improving the safety of the rail corridor and the existing 11 at grade rail crossings in the Cities of Placentia, Anaheim and unincorporated Orange County.

Metro will hold a job fair April 2nd for entry-level bus operators. The agency is looking for talented women and men to become bus operators. The transit agency needs to meet the growing demand for public transportation and needs more operators. No experience required.

The new website provides information about BNSF's commitment to the communities around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, including its interest in developing an intermodal facility and its environmental initiatives.