Schwarzenegger declares emergency after highway collapse (Roundup)

pbApr 30th, 2007 - 17:24:38

High compliments to the Governator in moving very swiftly in the face of a very unhappy situation for the San Francisco commuter, and in being decisive. Send a copy to Bush, for his next Katrina.

Authorities predicted that overall the crash would cause the worst disruption for commuters since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake damaged the Bay Bridge itself.

More info not covered in this story, related to Schwarzenegger's 'acting' like a leader:

To encourage motorists to switch to public transit, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger authorized free passage Monday on ferries, buses and the Bay Area Rapid Transit rail system. Extra trains were added and bus and ferry operators also expanded service. The cost of the repairs would likely run into the tens of millions of dollars, and the state was seeking federal disaster aid, Kempton said.

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said the accident showed how fragile the Bay Area's transportation network is, whether to an earthquake or terrorist attack. 'It's another giant wake-up call,' Newsom said.

(Way to lead, Arnold.)

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bluegrasApr 30th, 2007 - 18:47:33

Does this kinda take the wind out of the sails of the 9/11 conspirators? Didn't they say you can't melt steel with petrol. ;Or did the terminator do this on purpose. Yeh right!

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