MN Legislature: Make transportation a priority in 2014

The Issue

Minnesota has become the ‘Land of 1 Million Potholes.’ Today more than 1,000 bridges are crumbling across Minnesota, and nearly 50% of our roads are in desperate need of repair. Our aging and outdated infrastructure will only increase congestion over the next decade, costing Minnesotans more time and money, and impeding our ability to get around.  

Our roads and bridges are the lifeblood of Greater Minnesota’s economy. Farmers need to get their grain and livestock to market. Businesses need to move their goods and services as quickly and efficiently as possible. It’s time to fix unsafe bridges and aging roads. 

After almost 25 years of neglect, the Minnesota Legislature has an opportunity to fix the state’s roads and bridges, and invest in our critical transportation needs. Tell the Minnesota Legislature to make transportation a priority in 2014!

 

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The Issue

Minnesota has become the ‘Land of 1 Million Potholes.’ Today more than 1,000 bridges are crumbling across Minnesota, and nearly 50% of our roads are in desperate need of repair. Our aging and outdated infrastructure will only increase congestion over the next decade, costing Minnesotans more time and money, and impeding our ability to get around.  

Our roads and bridges are the lifeblood of Greater Minnesota’s economy. Farmers need to get their grain and livestock to market. Businesses need to move their goods and services as quickly and efficiently as possible. It’s time to fix unsafe bridges and aging roads. 

After almost 25 years of neglect, the Minnesota Legislature has an opportunity to fix the state’s roads and bridges, and invest in our critical transportation needs. Tell the Minnesota Legislature to make transportation a priority in 2014!

 

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Paul Thissen
Paul Thissen
Former State House of Representatives - Minnesota-61B
“Thank you for contacting me to express your support for more funding for Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure. I appreciate and value your input. Our roads, bridges, and highways form the nucleus of our state, while mass transit serves to alleviate stress and congestion on that nucleus. A 2013 MnDOT-commissioned study entitled “Assessing Return on Investment in Minnesota’s State Highway Program” (http://www.dot.state.mn.us/minnesotago/pdf/2013/MnDOTFinalReport.pdf) indicates we need $12 billion invested over 20 years to stay even when it comes to upkeep on our current infrastructure and to position our state to be economically competitive. This year a broad-based coalition of transportation advocacy groups and 150 member organizations--including the Transportation Alliance, Association of Minnesota Counties, IUOE 49ers, Laborers Union, and the League of Minnesota Cities--have created a coalition entitled MoveMN, an effort designed to advance a transportation funding package. Their work is greatly Appreciated. Representative Frank Hornstein, Chair of the House Transportation Finance Committee, is authoring HF 2395, an ambitious transportation funding bill that is an outgrowth of the MoveMN effort. I’m pleased to report that the bill passed out of the House Transportation Committee. Unfortunately, no Republicans supported the bill and the main voice for businesses in the state, The Minnesota Chamber, refused to support it as well. We need everyone engaged to make meaningful reform. I look forward to the debate this session on how we can make significant and smart investments in our transportation infrastructure. Please be assured that I will keep your views in mind. Thank you again for writing. Sincerely, Paul Thissen State Representative”
Leon Lillie
Leon Lillie
Former State House of Representatives - Minnesota-43B

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Petition created on March 25, 2014