Chair of Met Council Decries Proposed Cuts to Mass Transit, Light Rail

KSTP-TV

Date: Friday, April 14, 2017

House and Senate transportation proposals aim to drastically cut money for mass transit in Minnesota, including taking away operational funding for future light rail projects. The Chair of the Metropolitan Council says these proposed cuts could lead to fewer routes and increased fares for riders.

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Source: KSTP-TV

Link: http://kstp.com/news/light-rail-mass-transit-house-senate-budget-met-council-opposes-cuts/4454944/

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