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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “One of the things I am most proud of in my career was, when I was with the Delaware Department of Transportation, we…”

On the recordDecember 12, 2023
One of the things I am most proud of in my career was, when I was with the Delaware Department of Transportation, we went from 23rd to 4th in bicycle-friendly States, because we recognize that active transportation is a critical part of our transportation network and making sure that people can do it safely.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton highlights her achievements in improving bicycle safety in Delaware.

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