- Clinton vs. Trump on Infrastructure (The Hill)
- White House Expands Smart Cities Focus
- Aging U.S. Transit Systems to See Rise in Federal Funding (WSJ)
- Paris Bans Vehicle Traffic Along Seine Riverbank (Guardian)
- Lower Speed Limits Approved in Seattle (Seattle Times)
- In Boston, Advocates Push for Late-Night Bus Service (Boston Globe)
- The Success Story of Denver Transit (WSJ)
- Majority of Maine Voters Support Transportation Bonds (Portland Press Herald)
- Dallas Leaders Prioritize Downtown Subway Above Suburban Service (Dallas News)
- Who Pays for Detroit Streetcar If Transit Tax Fails in November? (Crain's)
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