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By Damien Newton

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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