Issue Position: Transportation

As I have done for the past ten years, I will continue to advocate for a safe and efficient transportation system that enhances our economy, limits carbon emissions, and provides multi-modal options for all users.

In my work on the transportation committee, I have sponsored and supported the following legislation and initiatives:

Secured funding for emergency Western Avenue paving, bridge reconstruction, and bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements for the town of Brattleboro.
Legislative appointee to the Vermont Public Transit Advisory Council, supporting improved transit service throughout the state, including the Greyhound route through Brattleboro.
Lead sponsor of legislation to protect bicyclists, pedestrians, and persons with disabilities on Vermont roadways.
Promoted legislation to tighten DUI laws and keep impaired drivers off the road.
Lead sponsor of legislation granting a driving privilege card to migrant workers on Vermont dairy farms.
Worked with the American Lung Association to pass legislation to prohibit unnecessary vehicle idling in order to promote public health and reduce carbon emissions.
Worked with AARP to sponsor "Complete Streets" legislation considering the needs of all users of the transportation system in the planning and implementation of new projects.

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