Issue Position: Transportation

Issue Position

Montgomery County's traffic is among the nation's worst, and our average commuting times are twice the national average. Gridlock is more than an inconvenience--a recent study found that a lack of reliable and efficient transportation is a key factor in helping people get ahead. We must invest in transit solutions that provide real alternatives to sitting in traffic. I will promote:

All-day, weeklong MARC service from Frederick to get cars off the I-270 corridor;
The completion of both the Purple Line and the Corridor Cities Transitway, which Governor Hogan postponed for at least six years in his most recent budget;
Extend the Red Line of the Metro north to Olney, with stops in Aspen Hill and Leisure World;
Metro reliability and a dedicated funding source, as well as station improvements at Shady Grove Station; and
Safety improvements on Norbeck Road, Georgia Avenue, and other state roads in District 19 to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

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