- Doomsday Arrives: Worst Service Cuts Since 70s Set to Take Effect (NYT, News, Post, NY1)
- Michael Daly: Kruger, Espada, and Diaz Betrayed New York City (News)
- Albany Has About a Month to Undo the Damage (News, MTR)
- Post to Shelly: Force the Issue, Pass a One-House MTA Rescue Package
- Brodsky, Perkins Intro 'MTA Reform' Bill (Newsday)
- State Sen. Dilan's Transit Funding Idea: Re-Introduce the Commuter Tax (Politicker)
- Post Reporter Takes 'Thrilling' Run Though Manhattan Streets in Novelty Electric Car
- ...And Here's Another Reminder That Electric Cars Can't Cure the Ills of Automobility (NYer)
- Gehry Retracts Comment That Atlantic Yards Is Dead (Bklyn Paper)
- In Time for Tax Season: A Guide to the Bike Commuter Benefit (WashCycle via Streetsblog.net)
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