OK, it’s been a few days — where were we? Or, more precisely, where was Roadguy?

The answer: He took a long weekend and road-tripped to visit his niece, who only recently learned how to be a pedestrian. While playing with her, I of course forgot it was my day off and built something transportation-y:

The graceful arches and color pattern were selected by a charette. But the niece, wise toddler that she is, saw the bridge for what it was — fracture critical, structurally deficient, functionally obsolete — and immediately closed it to traffic:

She’s my new nominee for transportation commissioner.

Anyway, while I was out, all sorts of links and mail have piled up. A few links:

• Driving without a license: This story about repeat offenders who continue to get behind the wheel might make you afraid to leave the house.
• Prices at the pump: MinnPost looks at how the gas tax might affect things — or might not.
• Transit sales tax: It’s not a done deal in all seven counties; here’s a preview.
• Washington Avenue Bridge: The Daily Planet takes this look at the burdens the bridge must bear, and what retrofitting might cost.
• Transit mall on the U campus? This commentary piece says no.
• Nationwide rules on teen driving? This New York Times editorial says yes.
• History along the Central Corridor: A community workshop is tonight in St. Paul; click here.

Stay tuned for additional posts. There’s lots to talk about.

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