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9:00 AM EST on February 8, 2016

    • Gas Tax Hikes Remain a Tough Sell, Both in Congress and in States (Governing)
    • ...Like Jersey, Where Christie Declares It a No-Go (The Hill)
    • Traffic Deaths Rising at Fastest Rate Since 1940s (Autoblog)
    • Albuquerque BRT Debate Will Come Down to Feds' Decision (ABQ Journal)
    • California High-Speed Rail Project Back in Court (AP)
    • FTA Plan Would Set New Safety Guidelines for Transit Systems (WTOP)
    • Amtrak, Illinois Reach Agreement to Maintain Train Service (AP)
    • How to Get Fans to the New St. Paul Soccer Stadium Without a Car (StarTrib)
    • Miami Pursues Long-Delayed Rail Link Between Beach, Mainland (AP)
    • Can DC's Prominent Black Churches Reach Agreement on New Bike Lanes? (WaPo)

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