- Still grappling with last month's crash, D.C. Metro finds track circuits failing across the train system (WaPo)
- We have the technology to get creative with transportation revenue-raising -- why not use it? (Globe)
- In a new interview, Oberstar suggests phasing in a gas-tax hike after two consecutive quarters of economic growth (Living on Earth)
- Sen. Murray wants DOT to decide whether Virgin America is breaking airline ownership rules (Dow Jones)
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