TN Moving Stories: SUV sales are up--but you won't need one to get to the polls today in Montana

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Kate Hinds
Transportation Nation | Jun 8, 2010

Who says Americans don't have long memories?  Gas prices are holding steady -- so sales of SUVs are up.  (The Takeaway)

Full-body scans about to become routine at BWI Airport.  (WAMU)

Who should finance transportation: Washington, or local states?  Making the case for a "General Fund."  (The Transport Politic)

Back to square one for the Circle plan:  Indianapolis backs off plan to close iconic central plaza to traffic.  (Indianapolis Star)

Twin Cities community groups get money to study health impacts of light-rail line. (MPR)

Army Corps of Engineers says no to new toll booth in Maine; praises local opposition to toll plaza. (Portsmouth Herald)

Everything old is new again: Texas rep wants to restore--and use--35-year old streetcars. (El Paso Times)

Montana to provide free bus rides today to encourage primary voting.  (Great Falls Tribune).

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