Today’s Headlines

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)