Transit in Oregon has been incredibly important, certainly from the viewpoint of economic development, from the viewpoint of reducing our carbon footprint.
Jeff Merkley: “Transit in Oregon has been incredibly important, certainly from the viewpoint of economic development, from the…”
On the recordMarch 11, 2009
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Transit is vital for economic growth and environmental sustainability in Oregon.
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