• 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.

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