- In Historic Shift, U.S. Rail Network Is Expanding (WSJ via Planetizen)
- Gerritsen Beach Greenstreet DOA (Gowanus Lounge)
- West Side Heliport May Move From Park to River (NYT)
- LMDC to MTA: Build Fulton Transit Center As Promised (AMNY)
- MTA Could Get Windfall From Sale of GM Building (News)
- 'Intelligent' Surveillance Software for Subways Doesn't Work (NY1, Metro)
- Quinn Gets Tips on Ferry Plan From Waterfront Alliance (Brooklyn Eagle)
- Wisconsin College Gives Bikes to Students Who Don't Have Cars (Grist)
- Lance Armstrong Opens Shop, Wants to Promote Bike Commuting (Austin 360)
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