Star Tribune Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:25:16 GMT
Transit advocates try to gain some traction
Transit advocates went to Eden Prairie's SouthWest Transit Station on Wednesday morning hoping to impress commuters with what's at stake when a $7.7 billion transportation package goes before the Minnesota House and Senate today. As riders hurried to catch buses, volunteers from five pro-transit groups handed out cups of hot coffee and a map of what a regional transit system could look like -- if the big bill passes. The proposal would increase state spending on roads and bridges by raising the 20-cent gas tax by a nickel this year and another 3.5 cents in coming years. More funding also could come under a provision allowing metro counties to levy a half-cent sales tax for road and transit needs.
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