Twin Cities Residents Looking For Traffic Relief

A recent survey conducted by the Metropolitan Council indicates that the region's top concern is reducing traffic congestion, and planners are calling for smart-growth development and more transit.

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June 15, 2001, 11:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

Transportation and housing issues are at the top of the list of residents' concerns in Minneapolis/St. Paul. "Metropolitan Council Chairman Ted Mondale said the findings validate the council's efforts to address traffic congestion with transportation alternatives and "smart growth" development strategies. "It's becoming an issue that impacts people every day. It's a quality-of-life issue, and also a productivity issue facing the business community," Mondale said. Asked whether transportation alternatives such as light rail, exclusive busways and commuter rail are necessary in the metro area, 79 percent agreed."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: Met Council annual survey: Traffic is top concern

Thursday, June 14, 2001 in Star Tribune

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