Support Public Transportation in Wisconsin
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Dear Governor-Elect Walker,
As residents of Wisconsin and constituents we take this opportunity to express our support for the expansion of public transportation in Wisconsin rather than wider roads and more bridges. As Governor you must do your best to represent all of us, not just partisan interests. We support developing an effective and comprehensive rail plan for the state that allows for significantly expanding both inter and intra state travel. The economic future of the Midwest and the quality of life in Wisconsin both require an intentional investment in public transportation. These should be new dollars, thus building on the bus and rail systems that serve the state already. Our childrens future demands that we organize our lives in significantly different ways, and central to the goals of full-employment, environmentally sustainable development, and global economic leadership is the establishment of adequate infrastructure such as public transportation. In the coming decades the core of effective public transportation and cost-effective transport of products will be the re-development of the railroad system. We need only to look to Britain, Germany, and countless other economically competitive countries to see where we need to be ourselves. Lets take this opportunity to get Federal assistance and lets work closely with the forward-looking Talgo Corporation. Investing wisely in trains and other public transportation is a good use of public funds because it broadens the job opportunities within an hours commute. We already have sources for road repair funds, what we lack is investment in public transportation. We ask that your administration embrace the existing projects and imagine even more.
As residents of Wisconsin and constituents we take this opportunity to express our support for the expansion of public transportation in Wisconsin rather than wider roads and more bridges. As Governor you must do your best to represent all of us, not just partisan interests. We support developing an effective and comprehensive rail plan for the state that allows for significantly expanding both inter and intra state travel. The economic future of the Midwest and the quality of life in Wisconsin both require an intentional investment in public transportation. These should be new dollars, thus building on the bus and rail systems that serve the state already. Our childrens future demands that we organize our lives in significantly different ways, and central to the goals of full-employment, environmentally sustainable development, and global economic leadership is the establishment of adequate infrastructure such as public transportation. In the coming decades the core of effective public transportation and cost-effective transport of products will be the re-development of the railroad system. We need only to look to Britain, Germany, and countless other economically competitive countries to see where we need to be ourselves. Lets take this opportunity to get Federal assistance and lets work closely with the forward-looking Talgo Corporation. Investing wisely in trains and other public transportation is a good use of public funds because it broadens the job opportunities within an hours commute. We already have sources for road repair funds, what we lack is investment in public transportation. We ask that your administration embrace the existing projects and imagine even more.
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Sue M
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Since the international market is in competition to become "greener" thus producing more energy efficient transportation and a "greener" economy, I would strongly suggest that to remain an active competitor, the US promote alternative forms of transportat
4 September 2014
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Liya C
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I think having a train connection is great idea, I have a car, but would gladly use a train if it is affordable.
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Paul M
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As a taxpayer I look forward to supporting this project for the future of Wisconsin.
State of Residence
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13 February 2014
31 December 2013
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Matthew K
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Please find some other way to save money, besides culling green transportation and jobs.
State of Residence
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19 September 2013
35.
Shawnee Mdanielssykess
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I think that it is a great idea to put money into support public transportation in Wisconsin. People need this type of assistanct to go back and forth to work, leisure, etc. This would decrease the number of vehicles on the road
State of Residence
Wiscons
7 July 2013
27 May 2013
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Richard M
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This is about jobs, the economy, the environment, and the very future of Wisconsin. I urge you to be a leader and do the right thing. It is not a sign of weakness to change one's position after further study.
State of Residence
Wisconsin
23 March 2013
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Rebecca G
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Trains are very effective, economical means of transportation, both for passengers and freight. Big busses and trucks ruin roads and pollute the environment.
State of Residence
Wisconsin
14 February 2013
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Diane Sl
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Shall we add these job losses to the 250,000 that you've promised?
State of Residence
Wisconsin
7 February 2013
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Carol L
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The construction of the proposed rail system Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison provides jobs in Wisconsin. We can't pass by this opportunity for more employment in Wisconsin.
State of Residence
Wisconsin
9 December 2012
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S Joannep
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The interconnections among public transportation, jobs, education and the environment are so important. They must not be ignored. Thank you for re-consdidering.
State of Residence
Wisconsin
7 December 2012
14 November 2012
14 August 2012
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