- Kaid Benfield: Massachusetts Smart-Growth Incentives Could Be Stronger (Atlantic Cities)
- Rhode Island Transpo Chief Elected AASHTO Prez (AP)
- Wonkblog: Is a Carbon Tax a Comprehensive Climate Solution?
- Gov. McDonnell Looks at Hiking Gas Tax in Virginia (NBC DC)
- Illinois Firm Wins $352M California Bullet Train Contract (Examiner)
- Bike Portland: Federal vs. Local Control of Streets Makes a Difference
- School Districts Look to Public Transit as Alternative to Yellow Bus (School Transpo News)
- Boston First to Roll Out Smartphone Ticketing for Train Riders (IT World)
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Today’s Headlines
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