A New National Trend Toward Mass Transit

The Christian Science Monitor suggests that traffic may be forcing the national mood about mass transit to change.

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November 25, 2002, 11:00 AM PST

"Perhaps the national mood for mass transit is shifting. The Seattle vote can be compared to another decision in Washington state,where citizens voted not to approve $7.7 billion for more highways. In Virginia, voters also chose not to pay for more highways, even though the metro D.C. area has teeth-grating traffic tie-ups."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

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Monday, November 25, 2002 in The Christian Science Monitor

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