Thanks for the ping!
This document is from the EPA, HUD, CalTrans, etc. It spells out the mobility plan for Californias future and Cars are not on in the plan! This plan calls for a Regional and Interregional planning of our future! Soviet style government at its best.
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/ocp/smf_files/SmMblty_v6-3.22.10_150DPI.pdf
They are purposefully shutting down domestic oil production, devaluing the dollar , resulting in an increase of gas prices.
The TSA has made flying intentionally very unpleasant. May be a nudge not to fly, reduce your carbon foot print.