- The Times Wonders If Americans Can Go Car-Free
- Senate Transpo Chair Martin Dilan Says He'll Block Marc Shaw From MTA Top Job (Post)
- Collecting New Taxi Surcharge a Logistical Nightmare (NY1)
- NYCEDC Wants to Encourage Electric Car Adoption (Post)
- NY Appeals Court Rules That Cops Can't Use GPS to Track Cars Without a Warrant (NYT)
- Cyclists Bring Case Against NYPD Parade Rules to Court (Post)
- The Bell Cord Returns to NYC Buses (NYT)
- New Sidewalk Coming to Barnett Ave in Sunnyside (News)
- Bike Commuting's Image Problem (M-Bike via Streetsblog.net)
- Stim Cash for Water Infrastructure Funds Maryland Sprawl (Switchboard)
- "Safe Streets" Bill Dies in California State Legislature (Streetsblog LA)
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