Positions and Views of Raymond Levi Blagmon
on Transportation
| Previous Candidate for U.S. Senate, Maryland |
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Raymond Levi Blagmon's positions and views on the issues:
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| Transportation |
Positions and Views |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Traffic Congestion |
| Telecommuting |
| Highway Safety |
| Drunk Driving |
| Air |
| Public Transportation |
| Bikes and Pedestrians |
| Seaports |