Links: Cars, bridges, the new commish, and more
Posted on May 1st, 2008 – 12:22 PMBy Roadguy
- Fewer Minnesotans bought new cars last year: Strib story, and plenty of comments, here.
- Earmarks to blame for bridge collapse? John McCain says so; Gov. Pawlenty’s response is here.
- Get to know Tom Sorel: Your new transportation commissioner is profiled here by the Associated Press and here by the Pioneer Press.
- Redefining the daily commute: Meet a guy who bikes from Richfield to Coon Rapids in this Strib story about the Commuter Challenge.
- Speaking of Coon Rapids: A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for a Northstar commuter rail station; story here.
- Meanwhile, in the southern suburbs: Lakeville might join the world of transit; story here.
- Keeping an eye on Minneapolis infrastructure: The Downtown Journal takes this look at the city’s bridge inspection and maintenance folks.
- Maps and more: Yesterday, one of Roadguy’s colleagues pointed him to www.startribune.com/newsgraphics, which is where published maps and charts lurk. If there’s a map you remember seeing and want to see again, check it out.
- Gas tax holiday: The New York Times opines here, with more than 300 comments.
4 Responses to "Links: Cars, bridges, the new commish, and more"
So much good stuff here, I’ve hardly time to read it all!
That news graphics site is cool! It even has a RSS feed so you can keep up to date with it. Thanks for the link.
How in the WORLD can it take $15 million to extend the HOV lane south 2 miles! That has got to be some darned expensive paint and road signs they’re going to use.
For all the complaints about the cost of light rail lines, highways don’t come free, either.
