Today’s Headlines
- U.S. DOT Gets 568 TIGER Applications
- Why Is That a Little Less Than Usual? (Transpo Issues Daily)
- Warner Steps in to Replace Lautenberg on Transpo Subcomittee (Daily Press, Land Line)
- ATU Calls for Permanent Commuter Transit Tax Benefits (The Hill)
- Smart Growth Expert, Former Mayor to Head San Diego Planning (NBC San Diego)
- Dick Durbin Wants Senate Support for Illinois Rail Projects (AP)
- Detroit Streetcar Propels Economic Revival (Progressive Railroading)
- Does Cycling in Portland Have a "Downtown Culture"? (Bike Portland)
- Check Out This Underground Bike Parking in Japan (via Good)
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