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On the recordApril 13, 2021
I urge the Committee to continue to improve transit infrastructure to encourage more commuters to take public transportation and reduce vehicle miles traveled.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the need for improved public transit to reduce congestion and emissions.

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