Transit for Livable Communities is disappointed that Governor Pawlenty chose to hold a special session without addressing transportation. Yet again, we’re left waiting for the 21st century transportation system that Minnesotans want and deserve. What does this decision mean for transit?

It means that a comprehensive transportation funding bill will have to wait until at least February 12, 2007, which is the starting date for the 2008 legislative session. It is very likely that there will be a motion to reconsider the transportation bill that was vetoed by Governor Pawlenty during the 2007 legislative session.

Transit supporters are disappointed that transit investment will have to wait, but we are pleased about two recent victories: 1) The new 35W bridge will be ready for future light rail transit lines, and 2) Transit supporters prevented serious attempts to create a pre-special session agreement that would raise the gas tax (which is constitutionally dedicated to funding roads and bridges) without a corresponding increase in transit funding.

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