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Commentary: Maine Department of Transportation must take passenger rail seriously

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion June 15, 2023

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Maine needs solutions to the challenges of climate change, affordable housing and increased traffic congestion in both the Greater Portland area and throughout the state of Maine. Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ben Chipman, co-chair of the Transportation Committee, can help solve all three problems. as amended, would create a “vision plan” for the four state-owned rail lines that terminate in Portland and in the equally fast-growing Brunswick... + full article



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