Issue Position: Improved Transit and Infrastructure

Issue Position

Traffic is suffocating Montgomery County. Metro is in disarray. We need to reduce commuting times and protect the environment by providing better transit alternatives. A reliable transit and infrastructure system are key to a strong economy and a healthy environment. Unfortunately, our region is struggling with traffic and a rail system that needs more support. For Montgomery County to continue to grow we need to do better and move beyond the old-fashioned model of constantly expanding roads. Traffic is suffocating our communities and decreasing our quality of life through long commuting times, increasing rates of asthma and other respiratory diseases, and contributing to global warming.

If elected, I will work to:

Reduce traffic congestion, commuting times, and local air pollution by increased support for electric and hybrid vehicles, Metro, local bus service, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian-friendly planning.
Provide dedicated funding and improved governance for Metro.
Push for interconnected transit networks so cars are not the only viable option for commuters across the state.

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