we do not have klipper available for paratransit customers. i see no reason, except the cost. want to see what it would cost to put paratransit on the clipper card. >> ok. members? ok. >> item 6.1, the election of the chairman and vice-chairman. >> are there nominations for vice chair? >> i nominee tom nolan. >> are there any other nominations? no speeches? nothing? ok. [laughter] i will ask the role to be called on the election of the chair. >> all right. director bridges? aye. bring to mind? aye -- [vote called] it is unanimous. >> are there nominations for vice president? -- vice chair? >> this is my last year, it has been an honor. i think that in order to strengthen the dynamic of the board, i think we need to get some people exposed to it. i would like to nominate cheryl brinkman. >> and the other nominations for vice chair? we do not need roll call, do we? seeing no other nomination, all of those in favor? >> aye. >> unanimous. congratulations. >> thank you. gerry has given me all kinds of tips. >> i would like to thank director leave for serving as vice chair in this p

let me read you a section from the record of decision for the alberta klipper pipeline. the prostate has determined review of the alberta clipper project an application that the alberta clyburn project would serve the national interest. a time of political tension and other work major oil-producing region of the country by providing additional access to approximate stable and secure supply of crude oil with minimal transportation requirements from a rival allied trading partner of the united states which we had free trade agreements that further augment the security of the energy supply. why is the situation now different? yes or no, mrs. jones, is the situation now more dire than it was when you approve the alberta klipper pipeline? yes or no? >> energy security is still a major priority for this country and this administration. however, we did not reject this project on the merits. it was an issue that we did not have time. those considerations to raise would be considered if we had the entire it theater had time to conduct a process we feel the american people need to

then we talk about our next storm system, a quick klipper coming out of the north.s will go into the mid- atlantic and leading some light snow west of baltimore. then the storm system heading our way. it is still slamming into the west coast leaving heavy snow in areas like seattle and portland. let's take a look at the future cast. this is nothing major. you can see very insignificant snow showing up by friday morning. most of the snow will fall in the mountains. fast forward into saturday morning, here comes a stronger storm from the west. this could set up as an icy mix. this same storm will be heading toward new england. it will be chilly, temperatures in the 30's throughout the day. there will be light snow showers possible. overall, the temperatures will be the bigger factor of that game. it will be 38 for the high tomorrow. the slight chance for snow late thursday. nothing major, mostly west of baltimore. >> the pacific northwest is bracing for a major winter blast. in the cascades, the snow is expected to be measured in feet, not inches. seattle tikrit nearl

another klipper passes to the north on monday. that will generate some clouds.ll be in the 40's tomorrow and monday. we will be back in the 50's by tuesday. by the middle of the week, we will have warmer temperatures close to 60. rain is in the forecast with a small chance of snow on friday. >> this is 11 sports. >> towson hired a dynamic new football coach. they even have a fabulous new arena under construction. the only problem is the tigers cannot seem to win a game. it is the longest losing streak in division one history. today was against wilmington. then we have the lob game. tigers are taking the lead. they loved it. the seahawks are keeping a close. he knocks it down. it is 5 -- tied at 52. the tigers have a four point lead. he missed one and missed again. towson handles the pressure. go ahead, celebrate. the tigers win 66-61. >> i hope we get our share of winds. they have worked hard consistently throughout the year. it is good to see them finally get what they deserve. >> in college park, the terps tried to build on a good effort from earlier in the we

there's a quick klipper heading our way. we're trying out on friday, 40 degrees. a new storm on saturday. that same storm could break accumulating snow up in foxboro. hopefully get those tickets to jimmy's seafood. >> she is making as hungry. 24 degrees on tv hill. a polar bear cub is showing >> a baby panda got his first taste of winter in vienna. he's just a year old. he had a chance to play in the snow. got and dishes and tried to climb a tree -- he got ambitious. he will be ok. his name means let the tiger -- lucky tiger. >> you can do it. >> that was too cute. >> officials at a zoo in china are optimistic about the panda bear cub that was abandoned by parents. she weighed just over a pound. per parents rejected her -- h er parents rejected her. she has been placed in an incubator. >> she was having a dream about getting something to eat. 6:42. 24 degrees on tv hill. >> it is clear and cold this morning. the weather will turn active turning into the weekend. 24 degrees at the a >> welcome back to 11 news today. police say alcohol may of been a factor in a cras

let me read you a section from the record of decision for the alberta klipper pipeline. "the department of state has determined review of the alberta clipper project an application that the alberta clyburn project would serve the national interest. a time of political tension and other work major oil-producing region of the country by providing additional access to approximate stable and secure supply of crude oil with minimal transportation requirements from a rival allied trading partner of the united states which we had free trade agreements that further augment the security of the energy supply. why is the situation now different? yes or no, mrs. jones, is the situation now more dire than it was when you approve the alberta klipper pipeline? yes or no? >> energy security is still a major priority for this country and this administration. however, we did not reject this project on the merits. it was an issue that we did not have time. those considerations to raise would be considered if we had the entire it theater had time to conduct a process we feel the american pe