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    Which Way, L.A.?

    'Green' Governor's Budget Cuts Threaten Public Transit

    Since last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been getting international news coverage as America's number one warrior in the fight against global warming . Today Mayor Villaraigosa announced what he called "the most ambitious climate change plan by a major American city."   Both want to reduce greenhouse gases by getting drivers out of…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Since last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been getting international news coverage as America's number one warrior in the fight against global warming. Today Mayor Villaraigosa announced what he called "the most ambitious climate change plan by a major American city."Both want to reduce greenhouse gases by getting drivers out of their cars, but the Governor's latest budget cuts funding for public transportation, and the MTA is about to raise fares significantly on buses and subways. Aslo, whatever happened to statewide high-speed rail?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Joshua Shaw

      Executive Director, California Transit Association

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      California State Department of Finance

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      Metro

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