Better fuel-efficiency standards could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, a University of Minnesota study finds, but only if Minnesotans continue to drive less. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Bill McAuliffe)

Twin City commuters are less than pleased with a proposed 25-cent bus and train fare increase, but the transit authority says its one of few options are available to help fill in a $15 million budget deficit. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Libby Nelson)

With spike in ridership and increased fuel costs, the twin cities’ transit authority is facing some tough choices, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s editorial board says that a fare hike being proposed is unavoidable. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

As commuters flock to transit in the Twin Cities, declining revenue from car fees and soaring fuel prices are prompting an increase in fares. (Minneapolis Post — Steve Berg)

Commuters in Minnesota are strapping on their helmets and mounting their bikes as gas hovers above $4 per gallon. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Libby Nelson)