Thursday, June 2, 2005 Issue 10   VOLUME 1 ISSUE 10  
CONTENTS
International Trade Education programs Honors Shell Los Angeles Refinery Manager Of Community Affairs
BNSF to Expand Use of Environmentally Friendly "Green Goat®"
Whistle Blowing and Quiet Zone Discussed In State’s Busy Rail Crossing Area
Traffic Improvement and OnTrac Projects Move Forward On Time And On Schedule The City of Placentia and OnTrac Board Await Word On Federal Funding
The Governor’s May Budget Revise included $1.3 billion in Proposition 42 revenues including funds for the STIP and TCRP.
METRO Urges Commuters To Take The Train To Christopher Street West Festival And Parade June 11th - 12th
Guide Dog Puppies Will Ride METRO Rail As Part Of Training
New Motorcycle Sales Continue Climbing Creating Demands For Custom-Made Bikes “Made In America” Says Wicked Choppers
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International Trade Education programs Honors Shell Los Angeles Refinery Manager Of Community Affairs
The Annual Scholarship Dinner Supports International Trade Related Business Academies at Phineas Banning High School
by George McQuade
Cecilia Moreno, manager Community Affairs, Shell Los Angeles Refinery, received annual recognition at International Trade Education Programs Scholarship Dinner

A graduate of Banning High School, who grew up in Wilmington and received all of her education through the local public schools has been spotlighed at an annual scholarship and International Trade
Education Programs.

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BNSF to Expand Use of Environmentally Friendly "Green Goat®"
www.bnsf.com
BNSF to Expand Use of Environmentally Friendly

Los Angeles, CA- BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and RailPower Technologies Corp. (TSX:P) have announced that BNSF will keep its "Green Goat®," an environmentally friendly hybrid switch engine, in service for five years in the Los Angeles area

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Whistle Blowing and Quiet Zone Discussed In State’s Busy Rail Crossing Area
The new federal train horn rule and quiet zone process discussion begins
www.ontrac-jpa.org/
by George McQuade
City of Placentia has the only quiet zone in California. Above Chris Becker, CBA gives local politicians a tour.

After nearly five years of meetings between federal, state and city officials an agreement appears to be in the works in solving the whistle blowing requirements and safety measures in California and Placentia.

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Traffic Improvement and OnTrac Projects Move Forward On Time And On Schedule The City of Placentia and OnTrac Board Await Word On Federal Funding
Melrose Grade Separation Project Closeout And Final Chapter Told
www.placentia.org/200About/230railroad.h...
by George McQuade
The City of Placentia leads the state in building the first quiet zone in rail and traffic safety improvements. Above the Melrose Project.

The Melrose Street Grade Separation Project has been completed, finishing ontime,and on budget during the a 120-day period that ended in mid-May.

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The Governor’s May Budget Revise included $1.3 billion in Proposition 42 revenues including funds for the STIP and TCRP.
The Governor Restores Funds And Confidence In Transportation Projects
www.uschamber.com
by George McQuade
Chief Economist Jack Kyser, LAEDC outlines need for more goods movement and transportation funding in an interview with CNN's Jim Roop.

The Governor's revised budget has transportation officials from Sacramento to San Diego on pins and needles. Meantime, a U.S. Chamber Foundation-led Study Predicts Funding Shortfalls.

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METRO Urges Commuters To Take The Train To Christopher Street West Festival And Parade June 11th - 12th
Thousands of people are expected at WEst Hollywood Park Festival
www.metro.net
MTA's new Metro Rapid Bus (courtesy METRO)

Huge crowds are expected to attend this year’s Christopher Street West Festival and Parade June 11-12, Metro appears to be the best way to get to West Hollywood and avoid limited parking and street closures.

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Guide Dog Puppies Will Ride METRO Rail As Part Of Training
Annual Puppy Walk To Olvera Street Approach 10th Year
www.metro.net
A group of 30 puppies from the L.A. Southwest Guide Dog Puppy Raisers will be traveling on the Metro Blue and Red Line from Long Beach to Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles as part of their guide dog training.

A group of 30 puppies from the L.A. Southwest Guide Dog Puppy Raisers will be traveling on the Metro Blue and Red Line from Long Beach to Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles as part of their guide dog training.

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New Motorcycle Sales Continue Climbing Creating Demands For Custom-Made Bikes “Made In America” Says Wicked Choppers
Myrtle Beach, SC custom bike manufacturer hires Los Angeles publicity firm MAYO Communications to handle new product launches, media relations, events and shows
www.wickedchoppers.com
by George Mc Quade
The Motorcycle Industry Council, a California-based nonprofit trade association, said 2004 motorcycles sales in the U. S. topped one million, first time 20 years. (Courtesy photo by Wicked Choppers, SC).

Los Angeles, CA — “The market explosion and American capitalization of motorcycles have grown larger than the automotive giant General Motors,” said Aida Mayo, president, MAYO Communications in announcing the addition of Wicked Choppers (www.wickedchoppers.com), of Myrtle Beach, SC to its client roster. “We’re excited to represent a leading custom-made motorcycle manufacturer, where each motorcycle is custom-built and designed in America.”

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