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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Transit is a lifeline for an elderly resident who relies on the bus to get to a doctor's appointment.”

On the recordMarch 20, 2024
Transit is a lifeline for an elderly resident who relies on the bus to get to a doctor's appointment.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton highlights the critical role of transit for vulnerable populations in rural areas.

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