This recent press release by the Met Council says that our politicians are out of touch with our transportation needs: http://www.metrocouncil.org/news/news_341.htm
In a recent survey, "75% of respondents said they agree that light rail, exclusive busways and commuter rail lines are needed to meet the metro area's long range transportation needs" and "94% of respondents said city and suburban neighborhoods should provide many transportation options, including walking, biking, driving and public transit or buses." This gives us the firm message that although so many people drive, they do not enjoy having it as their only option. This issue is deeply connected not only with the expansion of Metro Transit and commuter rail in the metro, but also affordable housing and redevelopment. More effort should be made in the short term to improve bike lanes and buslines, and in the long term the style and density of new development has to change. Luke Engan Minneapolis _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day.
