My initial reaction was that the transit workers union would suffer a major blow in public opinion, in their opposition to the plan. Several days later, I'm less sure of that.
It appears that while Ramsey County has agreed to offer transportation aid, it will not seek state money for that aid.
Should other non-profits take advantage of the state grants to help those in serious needs of transportation?
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Ramsey County will help poor with transit aid BY TIM NELSON http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/8202867.htm Pioneer Press
BUS STRIKE DAY 14
"Ramsey County will spend, reluctantly, up to $150,000 to provide emergency transportation services for the working poor stranded by the Metro Transit bus strike.
The County Board voted 5-2 on Tuesday to award a contract to Crisis Connections, a Minneapolis nonprofit agency that already subcontracts with local taxi companies to dispatch and subsidize transportation to human services and child-care clients."
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Tim Erickson St. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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