I acknowledge that there are real needs for safety improvements across the city and that several communities need expanded, protected access to bike lanes. However, I am here as a voice for MY community and the people who elected me\u2014and they do not see this plan as an improvement. Large swaths of the 45th District have a transit deserts\u2014with few train lines and diminishing bus service, my constituents have no choice but to drive. Any traffic-related death is a tragedy, and I am committed to pushing policy that will make our streets safer\u2014but not at the expense of our districts\u2019 wellbeing, or if it will make it significantly more difficult for my constituents to get around. I believe there is ample opportunity to remedy this transit disparity and look forward to finding dynamic solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I acknowledge that there are real needs for safety improvements across the city and that several communities need expanded, protected access to bike lanes. However, I am here as a voice for MY community and the people who elected me\u2014and they do not see this plan as an improvement. Large swaths of the 45th District have a transit deserts\u2014with few train lines and diminishing bus service, my constituents have no choice but to drive.<\/p>\n
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