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Salud Ortiz Carbajal: “Many medium-sized cities on the Central Coast and across the country have strong transit systems that people depend on…”

On the recordJune 6, 2026
Many medium-sized cities on the Central Coast and across the country have strong transit systems that people depend on to get to work, school, and to stay connected with their communities. But the current federal transit funding framework isn’t adequate for these communities, leaving too many of them without the support they need. My bipartisan bill closes that gap by ensuring we invest in transit systems that serve their riders effectively, no matter the community’s size.
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Salud Ortiz Carbajal
Democratic · California

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Commenting on the need for better transit funding

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