- State Senate MTA Plan Hasn't Overcome Opposition to Payroll Tax (NYT, News)
- Malcolm Smith Says He Has the Votes to Pass It (Politicker, Journal News)
- Senate GOP Isn't Budging, Except Maybe Frank Padavan (Daily Politics, Post)
- Paterson: Plan Is 'Worth Considering' (Daily Politics)
- Taxi Lobby Up in Arms Over Cab Fare Surcharge (NY1)
- NY State Stim Projects Are Tough to Track (MTR)
- Blessing Cyclists, for Safety and Forgiveness (City Room)
- Eight Bus Lines Re-Routed for Broadway Ped Plan (Post)
- Virginia DOT Tries Zig-Zag Pavement Paint Job to Calm Traffic (WashCycle via Streetsblog.net)
- Portland's New Climate Action Plan Calls for Drastically Less Driving by 2050 (Portland Transport)
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