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By Brad Aaron

9:01 AM EST on January 15, 2010

Walder: Improvements Coming in Bus Lanes, Tech, Cleanliness, Efficiency (News, Reuters)
DiNapoli Highlights Perils of MTA Farebox Dependence; Are Recalcitrant Pols Listening? (SAS, Post)
Why the Second Avenue Subway Costs So Much (SAS)
Booth-Free Toll Experiment Coming to Henry Hudson Bridge (NYT)
Bob Mionske Chronicles Long, Winding Path to Justice for Fallen Cyclist
Times Letters Section Belies Supposed Public Clamor for Built-In Driver Distractions
Political Reporters Get Fired, Jailed for Domestic Abuse; What About Politicians? (Gothamist, NYT)
City May Be On Its Way to Taking Control of Governors Island (Villager)
Former Riverdale Press Reporter Really, Really Excited About Alternate Side Changes
RIP: Urban Center to Close Its Doors; Checker Cab Company Is No More (City Room)

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