Today’s Headlines
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7:57 AM PDT on August 18, 2009
- 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)
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