Republican Scott Brown’s election to the Massachusetts Senate seat is unlikely to alter the prospects for a transportation bill, but certainly imperils climate change. (Streetsblog)

President Obama could potentially save climate legislation by highlighting its job-creation potential in his State of the Union address. (NRDC Blog)

New Jersey’s Department of Transportation looks to be in the hands of competent professionals under Gov. Chris Christie, but revenue remains tight. (Record)

A full transportation reauthorization bill should reach the president’s desk by year’s end if the funding can come together, according to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. (Transport Topics)

The union representing Chicago transit workers claims the city sent layoff notices to the wrong people. (Sun-Times)

And, a suburban Northern California newspaper decried the impact of Gov. Schwarzenegger’s budget on public transportation. (CC Times)

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