Today’s Headlines

By Damien Newton
Mar 3, 2009

The Case for Taxing Vehicle Mileage (WSJ)
More on the Lowenthal Parking Bill (Greater Greater Washington, Curbed)
Safety a Concern for Eastside Gold Line Extension (Eastside Sun)
Parking Hike Effecting Gold Line Commuters at Park and Ride (LA Now)
A Day in the Life of L.A.’s Parking Ambassasdor (Times)
Port Cargo Levels Sinking Fast (Times)
Only One Bike-Ped Project Gets Oregon Stim Funds (BikePortland via Streetsblog.net)

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