Issue Position: Transportation

Issue Position

Public transportation is essential in urban area and should be funded properly so it can continue to provide benefits to urban residents. The use of public transportation reduces strain on the environment, helps lessens our dependence on foreign oil, and allows residents to move freely throughout the city affordably. I believe that Hiawatha Corridor Light Rail Transit is a valuable asset to our district and is helping to revitalize this area by attracting new housing, commercial developments, and new residents. Light rail's value will continue to increase as the network builds up around it. I support the expansion of public transportation that will be accessible to all residents of the Twin Cities.

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