Issue Position: Improved Transportation Systems

Issue Position

Vermonters deserve to drive on safe, well-maintained roads. Road and bridge repair must remain a priority. Vermont needs a long-term program for funding of its transportation infrastructure.

Vermont needs improved transportation systems on several other fronts. Rail investment, both passenger and freight, is a critical part of our transportation future. Vermont needs funding above current levels for public transit. This will help address the growing needs of our seniors, not to mention the needs of commuters who would prefer to drive fewer miles in their cars in the face of rising gas prices and increasing concern over carbon emissions. We need to ensure that our "Park and Ride" lots are adequate in size and placed in appropriate locations to meet the needs of the users. I support statewide incentives for ride sharing. Roadways should have shoulders that are wide enough to allow for the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.

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