- 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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