Today’s Headlines
- Will the Transpo Bill Hit the Fed or Big Banks for $$? (NYT)
- House Bill Includes "Devastating Cut" for Northeast Transit Agencies (Buffalo News)
- Why Don't More Talented Democratic Mayors Reach the National Stage? (CityLab)
- As Driverless Cars Become Closer to Reality, Why Are Policy Wonks Still Stuck in the Past? (HuffPo)
- LaHood Writes on White House's Missed Chance With Gas Tax Hike (Detroit News)
- Foxx Takes a Ride on Japan's Maglev Train -- Could Same Tech Work for DC-NYC Rail? (WSJ)
- Stanford Remains at Top of the Heap of Bike-Friendly Universities (League of American Bicyclists)
- Voter-Approved "Move Seattle" Money About to Hit the Streets (Seattle Times)
- Boulder's Parking Policies Get a Makeover (Daily Camera)
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