- Members of Congress React to Obama's Deficit Reduction Speech (WaPo)
- Community Preference Survey: McMansions Are On Their Last Legs, Driving is a Pain (The Atlantic)
- Despite Being in The Most Dangerous State For Cyclists, Miami Embraces the Bicycle (Herald)
- Missouri Republicans Try to Overrule Governor on High-Speed Rail (Riverfront Times)
- New Mexico Governor Vetoes Vulnerable Users Law, Maryland Passes One (Bike League)
- Atlanta Transpo Report: City Driving is Safer Than Rural Driving, Not Driving is Safer Still (AJC)
- Roundup of State Distracted Driving Legislation (Land Line)
- British Bill Against "Dangerous Cycling" Ignites Debate (BBC)
- Climate Change, Safety Be Damned: Texas May Raise Speed Limit to 85 (Treehugger)
- Still Paying Baggage Fees? Bikes Fly Free on Frontier Airlines (Cyclelicio.us)
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