Inland Empire economy may gain from Obama proposal

The Obama administration’s $302 billion national transportation funding proposal, if implemented, would be an economic boost for Southern California, industry and economic experts say.

Transportation bills are being formulated in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Southern California transportation officials hope lawmakers consider Obama’s proposal, officials said.

Southern California, with its freeways, rail network, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and Inland Empire warehouses, is the major gateway for shipping goods in and out of the country. Officials are also hoping residents take to mass-transit systems as a way to help the environment and relieve freeway congestion.  READ MORE...