Slate’s Jack Schafer is dubious about all this talk of crumbling infrastructure. Structurally deficient bridges still work, he says. (Slate)
In Boston, 75 transit workers are being laid off due to MBTA deficits. (Boston Globe)
Russia is spending $1 billion on a bridge to nowhere despite of the generally poor condition of its infrastructure. (NYT)
Montreal is launching North America’s most ambitious bicycle share program. It will offer 3000 bikes and 300 stations. (Transport Politic)
From Greater Greater Washington, an ingenious solution to bus maps that are confusing and difficult to read — a “quick take” version of DC’s network showing only buses that run at least every 12 minutes. (GGW)
Guess what Al Gore uses to insulate his house. Hint: It’s cement. (Treehugger)
