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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “If we want the benefits that public transit brings, all levels of Government must be willing to invest in it.”

On the recordJune 12, 2024
If we want the benefits that public transit brings, all levels of Government must be willing to invest in it.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for government investment in public transit for community benefits.

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