Rail-Related News Items May 2, 2018

“Super Commuters” on the rise in California and elsewhere
http://www.metro-magazine.com/management-operations/news/729584/super-commuters?utm_source=email&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_campaign=20180502-NL-MET-Rail-BOBCD180426008&omdt=NL-MET-Rail&omid=1000393166

More on $2.6 billion in Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program funds awarded to various California transit operators
http://www.metro-magazine.com/rail/news/729566/l-a-metro-27-other-recipients-awarded-2-6b-in-state-cap-and-trade-funds?utm_source=email&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_campaign=20180502-NL-MET-Rail-BOBCD180426008&omdt=NL-MET-Rail&omid=1000393166

More on West Santa Ana Branch Rail Line Recommended Route(s)
http://la.streetsblog.org/2018/05/01/metro-west-santa-ana-branch-rail-preferred-routes-to-go-to-metro-board-this-month/

Streetsblog LA: Metro Draft Strategic Plan – Lofty Goals, Slippery Timelines, Few Surprises
http://la.streetsblog.org/2018/04/10/metro-draft-strategic-plan-lofty-goals-slippery-timelines-few-surprises/

Yes, Virginia, self-driving cars aren’t cracked up to what they claim to be
http://www.thedrive.com/tech/20561/california-reports-highlight-autonomous-cars-shortcomings

And The Sun Rises in the East Dept: Autonomous vehicles could add to congestion
http://www.govtech.com/fs/automation/Could-Autonomous-Vehicles-Add-to-Congestion-Maybe-Say-Planners.html

Doh! Homer! Dept: Faster, more frequent transit service attracts more riders in upgraded bus corridor in Twin Cities
http://streets.mn/2018/04/27/the-a-line-works-lets-build-more/

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