| Transportation |
Raymond Levi Blagmon - D
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Benjamin Cardin - D
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James Patrick Cusick, Sr. - D
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| Transportation, a General Statement |
I am committed to maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure, both in Maryland and around the United States. Transportation is a vital issue for Maryland commuters and I will make it a top priority to secure vital funding for projects that alleviate congestion and promote transportation alternatives. I am an advocate for smart growth and increased use of public transit. With the country facing its highest unemployment in decades, I believe investments in infrastructure can provide fiscal stimulus that can create more economic growth, putting workers back into jobs.
I will be committed to securing funding for highway and transit projects throughout the state, especially those that provide transportation alternatives to help Maryland residents deal with rising energy costs.
I will be monitoring discussions on the future of the nation's surface transportation system, paying particular attention to mass transit and transportation alternatives, the solvency of the highway transit fund, and the relationship between transportation and climate change.
I am a strong supporter of Amtrak and I am aware of the importance of the railroad to Maryland's commuters and travelers, I will continue to advocate for it. I will support the Federal Railroad Safety Act (P.L.110-432), which reauthorized Amtrak through FY 2014. This legislation has allocated $13 billion for Amtrak over five years, and also requires the railroad to make internal operational changes necessary toward improving its long-term sustainability.
Looking forward, I understand that the development of high speed intercity rail is critical toward developing a greener, more viable transportation system that will allow America to remain competitive in today's modern economy. I will support President Obama's plan to distribute $13 billion over 5 years to begin constructing high-speed rail corridors.
Source: www.blagmon.com/Issues (04/02/2012) |
A vibrant transportation infrastructure promotes and sustains economic growth which in turn creates jobs and supports local business. I will continue to work to fund public transportation initiatives that help ease congestion, cut air pollution and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. I have been a champion for expanding public investment in mass transit, including Metro, MARC and Amtrak. We also must keep Marylanders safe by prioritizing the repair of existing transportation infrastructure, including highways and bridges. I was proud to secure over $100 million in federal funds for road and transit upgrades for communities straining to absorb up to 60,000 new jobs due to BRAC.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Amtrak |
I am a strong supporter of Amtrak and I am aware of the importance of the railroad to Maryland's commuters and travelers, I will continue to advocate for it. I will support the Federal Railroad Safety Act (P.L.110-432), which reauthorized Amtrak through FY 2014. This legislation has allocated $13 billion for Amtrak over five years, and also requires the railroad to make internal operational changes necessary toward improving its long-term sustainability.
Source: www.blagmon.com/Issues (04/02/2012) |
I have been a champion for expanding public investment in mass transit, including Amtrak.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Federal Infrastructure & Transportation Funding |
I am committed to maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure, both in Maryland and around the United States. Transportation is a vital issue for Maryland commuters and I will make it a top priority to secure vital funding for projects that alleviate congestion and promote transportation alternatives. With the country facing its highest unemployment in decades, I believe investments in infrastructure can provide fiscal stimulus that can create more economic growth, putting workers back into jobs.
I will be committed to securing funding for highway and transit projects throughout the state, especially those that provide transportation alternatives to help Maryland residents deal with rising energy costs.
I am a strong supporter of Amtrak and I am aware of the importance of the railroad to Maryland's commuters and travelers, I will continue to advocate for it. I will support the Federal Railroad Safety Act (P.L.110-432), which reauthorized Amtrak through FY 2014. This legislation has allocated $13 billion for Amtrak over five years, and also requires the railroad to make internal operational changes necessary toward improving its long-term sustainability. I will support President Obama's plan to distribute $13 billion over 5 years to begin constructing high-speed rail corridors.
Source: www.blagmon.com/Issues (04/02/2012) |
I was proud to secure over $100 million in federal funds for road and transit upgrades for communities straining to absorb up to 60,000 new jobs due to BRAC.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Highways |
I am committed to maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure, both in Maryland and around the United States. Transportation is a vital issue for Maryland commuters and I will make it a top priority to secure vital funding for projects that alleviate congestion and promote transportation alternatives. I am an advocate for smart growth and increased use of public transit. I will be committed to securing funding for highway and transit projects throughout the state, especially those that provide transportation alternatives to help Maryland residents deal with rising energy costs. I will be monitoring discussions on the future of the nation's surface transportation system, paying particular attention to mass transit and transportation alternatives, the solvency of the highway transit fund, and the relationship between transportation and climate change.
Source: www.blagmon.com/Issues (04/02/2012) |
A vibrant transportation infrastructure promotes and sustains economic growth which in turn creates jobs and supports local business. We also must keep Marylanders safe by prioritizing the repair of existing transportation infrastructure, including highways and bridges. I was proud to secure over $100 million in federal funds for road and transit upgrades for communities straining to absorb up to 60,000 new jobs due to BRAC.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Traffic Congestion |
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I will continue to work to fund public transportation initiatives that help ease congestion.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Highway Safety |
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We must keep Marylanders safe by prioritizing the repair of existing transportation infrastructure, including highways and bridges. I was proud to secure over $100 million in federal funds for road and transit upgrades for communities straining to absorb up to 60,000 new jobs due to BRAC.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Rail |
I am a strong supporter of Amtrak and I am aware of the importance of the railroad to Maryland's commuters and travelers, I will continue to advocate for it. I will support the Federal Railroad Safety Act (P.L.110-432), which reauthorized Amtrak through FY 2014. This legislation has allocated $13 billion for Amtrak over five years, and also requires the railroad to make internal operational changes necessary toward improving its long-term sustainability. Looking forward, I understand that the development of high speed intercity rail is critical toward developing a greener, more viable transportation system that will allow America to remain competitive in today's modern economy. I will support President Obama's plan to distribute $13 billion over 5 years to begin constructing high-speed rail corridors.
Source: www.blagmon.com/Issues (04/02/2012) |
I have been a champion for expanding public investment in mass transit, including Metro, MARC and Amtrak.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Public Transportation |
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I have been a champion for expanding public investment in mass transit, including Metro, MARC and Amtrak.
Source: bencardin.com/#Issues (04/02/2012) |
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| Telecommuting |
| Drunk Driving |
| Air |
| Bikes and Pedestrians |
| Seaports |
| Transportation |
Christopher J. Garner - D
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Ralph Jaffe - D
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Anthony C. Muse - D
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| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Transportation, a General Statement |
| Amtrak |
| Federal Infrastructure & Transportation Funding |
| Highways |
| Traffic Congestion |
| Telecommuting |
| Highway Safety |
| Drunk Driving |
| Rail |
| Air |
| Public Transportation |
| Bikes and Pedestrians |
| Seaports |
| Transportation |
Blaine Taylor - D
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Ed Tinus - U
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Lih Young - D
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| Transportation, a General Statement |
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Reduce: the need for people to drive or get on the roads; traffic congestion, stress, accidents; the need to go to courthouses, administrative or judicial hearings/ trials; false citations (traffic, municipal infraction); abuses, unjust manipulation; taxation, fees, burden to residents; the need for more family members to work; need for multiple jobs for each person; need for cars; more trips; more stress, fatigue; abuse, waste; unjustified budget, appropriation; taxation, fees, public debt, people's burden; improper processing of complaints, assignment of cases/hearing across all jurisdictions; unjust cancellation of hearings/ trials; unjust deprivation and rulings without affidavits, hearings, trials; need for appeals, further complaints. Provide mass transit services, bus schedules, (good, frequent, reliable); proper implementation of laws, and processing of complaints/ cases. See also other issue statements -- interrelated.
Source: Submitted by Lih Young (11/01/2006) |
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Reduce: the need for people to drive or get on the roads; traffic congestion, stress, accidents; the need to go to courthouses, administrative or judicial hearings/ trials; false citations (traffic, municipal infraction); abuses, unjust manipulation; taxation, fees, burden to residents; the need for more family members to work; need for multiple jobs for each person; need for cars; more trips; more stress, fatigue; abuse, waste; unjustified budget, appropriation; taxation, fees, public debt, people's burden; improper processing of complaints, assignment of cases/hearing across all jurisdictions; unjust cancellation of hearings/ trials; unjust deprivation and rulings without affidavits, hearings, trials; need for appeals, further complaints. Provide mass transit services, bus schedules, (good, frequent, reliable); proper implementation of laws, and processing of complaints/ cases. See also other issue statements -- interrelated.
Source: Submitted by Lih Young (11/01/2006) |
| Traffic Congestion |
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Reduce: the need for people to drive or get on the roads; traffic congestion, stress, accidents; the need to go to courthouses, administrative or judicial hearings/ trials; false citations (traffic, municipal infraction); abuses, unjust manipulation; taxation, fees, burden to residents; the need for more family members to work; need for multiple jobs for each person; need for cars; more trips; more stress, fatigue; abuse, waste; unjustified budget, appropriation; taxation, fees, public debt, people's burden; improper processing of complaints, assignment of cases/hearing across all jurisdictions; unjust cancellation of hearings/ trials; unjust deprivation and rulings without affidavits, hearings, trials; need for appeals, further complaints. Provide mass transit services, bus schedules, (good, frequent, reliable); proper implementation of laws, and processing of complaints/ cases. See also other issue statements -- interrelated. Reduce: the need for people to drive or get on the roads; traffic congestion, stress, accidents; the need to go to courthouses, administrative or judicial hearings/ trials; false citations (traffic, municipal infraction); abuses, unjust manipulation; taxation, fees, burden to residents; the need for more family members to work; need for multiple jobs for each person; need for cars; more trips; more stress, fatigue; abuse, waste; unjustified budget, appropriation; taxation, fees, public debt, people's burden; improper processing of complaints, assignment of cases/hearing across all jurisdictions; unjust cancellation of hearings/ trials; unjust deprivation and rulings without affidavits, hearings, trials; need for appeals, further complaints. Provide mass transit services, bus schedules, (good, frequent, reliable); proper implementation of laws, and processing of complaints/ cases.
Source: Lih Young (10/31/2008) |
| Highway Safety |
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Reduce: the need for people to drive or get on the roads; traffic congestion, stress, accidents; the need to go to courthouses, administrative or judicial hearings/ trials; false citations (traffic, municipal infraction); abuses, unjust manipulation; taxation, fees, burden to residents; the need for more family members to work; need for multiple jobs for each person; need for cars; more trips; more stress, fatigue; abuse, waste; unjustified budget, appropriation; taxation, fees, public debt, people's burden; improper processing of complaints, assignment of cases/hearing across all jurisdictions; unjust cancellation of hearings/ trials; unjust deprivation and rulings without affidavits, hearings, trials; need for appeals, further complaints. Provide mass transit services, bus schedules, (good, frequent, reliable); proper implementation of laws, and processing of complaints/ cases. See also other issue statements -- interrelated.
Source: Submitted by Lih Young (11/01/2006) |
| Drunk Driving |
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Reduce: the need for people to drive or get on the roads; traffic congestion, stress, accidents; the need to go to courthouses, administrative or judicial hearings/ trials; false citations (traffic, municipal infraction); abuses, unjust manipulation; taxation, fees, burden to residents; the need for more family members to work; need for multiple jobs for each person; need for cars; more trips; more stress, fatigue; abuse, waste; unjustified budget, appropriation; taxation, fees, public debt, people's burden; improper processing of complaints, assignment of cases/hearing across all jurisdictions; unjust cancellation of hearings/ trials; unjust deprivation and rulings without affidavits, hearings, trials; need for appeals, further complaints. Provide mass transit services, bus schedules, (good, frequent, reliable); proper implementation of laws, and processing of complaints/ cases. See also other issue statements -- interrelated.
Source: Submitted by Lih Young (11/01/2006) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Amtrak |
| Federal Infrastructure & Transportation Funding |
| Telecommuting |
| Rail |
| Air |
| Public Transportation |
| Bikes and Pedestrians |
| Seaports |