This morning, Wall Street was buzzing after President Obama’s pick to lead the auto industry out of turmoil resigned. With the automakers still under siege, how are transportation initiatives faring? This NewsHour timeline traces the troubles of the big three automakers.

Looking across the pond at public transport, Paul Solman figures out the London Tube’s logic behind charging more for single-ride tickets than the refillable “Oyster” cards. Can their profit-generating plan be implemented in other cities?

Here in the U.S., greater concerns about health care and the economy are putting transportation infrastructure initiatives on hold, Tom McNamara writes on PBS’s Blueprint America blog.

How should Congress prioritize transportation? Share your questions at Ask Your Lawmaker.