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By Katie Pearce

9:00 AM EST on February 8, 2016

Gas Tax Hikes Remain a Tough Sell, Both in Congress and in States (Governing)
...Like Jersey, Where Christie Declares It a No-Go (The Hill)
Traffic Deaths Rising at Fastest Rate Since 1940s (Autoblog)
Albuquerque BRT Debate Will Come Down to Feds' Decision (ABQ Journal)
California High-Speed Rail Project Back in Court (AP)
FTA Plan Would Set New Safety Guidelines for Transit Systems (WTOP)
Amtrak, Illinois Reach Agreement to Maintain Train Service (AP)
How to Get Fans to the New St. Paul Soccer Stadium Without a Car (StarTrib)
Miami Pursues Long-Delayed Rail Link Between Beach, Mainland (AP)
Can DC's Prominent Black Churches Reach Agreement on New Bike Lanes? (WaPo)

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