President Obama travels to Michigan today for the groundbreaking of a plant that will make batteries for electric cars (NPR). But don't apply for a job there just yet -- it should take about 18 months before it begins hiring. Which is faster than the impact of the stimulus on the new green economy.

For Vancouver residents, it often makes financial sense to go south of the border to catch a flight. Helllooo Bellingham! (Vancouver Sun)

The success of the High Line has other cities thinking about what to do with their abandoned rail lines. (New York Times)

New Jersey Transit's new budget okays the purchase of 100 new multilevel rail cars. (The Record)

Toyota admits that sticking accelerator pedals and interfering floor mats caused some of the sudden acceleration incidents, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reached "no conclusions" in its own examination. (New York Times)