Today’s Headlines
- Future Is Still Uncertain For CA High-Speed Rail (AP, Transport Politic)
- High-Speed Rail Will Also Create Induced Demand (Atlantic Cities)
- Mr. Straphanger Says LA's Transit Star Is Rising (LAT)
- Was the TIFIA Expansion Handled Wisely? (National Journal)
- Save the Partnership For Sustainable Communities! (Next American City)
- Time to Wean Ourselves Off the Outdated Gas Tax (Governing)
- If Transit Costs Too Much, We're Doing the Wrong Calculation (Next American City)
- Bogotá Falls From Transportation Stardom (NYT)
- Even If You Oppose a Law, Can We All Agree That Bike Helmets Are a Good Idea? (Globe and Mail)
- Cyclists Go Out More (Bike Portland)
- Another Reason High Gas Prices Are Good: Fuel Economy Rises (AutoNews)
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