Today’s Headlines

• Fee Hikes for State Parks Go Into Effect Today (LA_Now, Daily News)
• Daily News Takes a Look at Metrolink's Control Center
• Want to Improve Performance of City Council?  Require Council Staff to Live in the District (City Watch)
• Cycling Is NYC's Fastest-Growing Transport Mode (AP)
• Bixi's Expansion to Boston Inspires a Bike Culture Comparison (Sci American)
• If You Haven't Marked Your Calendar Yet, August 26 Is the Bike Film Fest (Anti-Music)
• So When Exactly Is the Gold Line Extension Opening? (Curbed)
• Hello, Mr. Colbert (Street Heat)

More headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill