Johnson to spotlight SD transit need in hearing today
WASHINGTON — Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson, D-S.D., will hold a hearing on public transit today that will emphasize the importance of transit for the economy of South Dakota, especially at a time of high gas prices.
WASHINGTON — Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson, D-S.D., will hold a hearing on public transit today that will emphasize the importance of transit for the economy of South Dakota, especially at a time of high gas prices.
The Senate Banking Committee is responsible for authorizing the transit portion of the federal surface transportation program, which includes rural bus transit systems as well as urban mass transit. Johnson became chairman of the committee this year.
In the hearing, he plans to focus on targeted investments in transit infrastructure and the role of transit in fostering economic growth and creating jobs. Johnson will read a letter from a constituent on the Pine Ridge Reservation about how the Oglala Sioux Transit bus system helps tribal members get to work.
Transit systems in South Dakota have received more than $25 million in federal funds since 2006, providing residents across the state and on reservations with reliable and affordable transportation.
Nationwide, public transportation offers mobility for residents of rural America. In 2008, residents of small urban areas and rural areas made 621 million trips on public transit.
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