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In addressing Sacramento’s transportation needs, I am committed to the mutual alliance of federal, state, and local agencies that have come together to build and grow our region’s infrastructure. The Sacramento Region Blueprint, put forth by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), is helping to make the Sacramento region’s streets an example for the nation.

In Washington, I have used Sacramento’s Blueprint plan as a model as I advocate for a federal complete streets policy that would ensure our roadways are designed with all users in mind – including bicyclists and pedestrians, children, seniors, and the disabled. I have introduced H.R. 2468, the Safe Streets Act, in the 113th Congress, which would require state and metropolitan planning agencies to adopt a complete streets initiative and to develop projects accordingly. This legislation has been endorsed by AARP, the National Complete Streets Coalition, SACOG, the City of Sacramento, WALKSacramento, and many others.

I also continue to work with all levels of government to address Sacramento’s ongoing transportation priorities, including light rail expansion and the development of an intermodal station. The intermodal station will help foster connections between nearly all modes of transportation – from bicycle to bus, light rail to car, train to sidewalks.  It is a long term vision that is taking place in phases.  In April 2011, I helped break ground to relocate the downtown rail tracks, which improved efficiency and safety. In June 2012, I helped secure a $15 million TIGER grant to restore the historic depot building.

Additionally, I have been an advocate for bringing streetcars back to Sacramento.  For more than 70 years, streetcars rolled through downtown Sacramento, and we have the opportunity to build on that history and bring streetcars back to our region.  The streetcar project will help connect West Sacramento and Sacramento, and provide more options to residents and tourists who are looking to move more efficiently between neighborhoods.  I also support California’s High Speed Rail project. This project is an opportunity to invest in our state’s infrastructure, create new jobs, boost American manufacturing, and work towards a greener future. And the federal funding allocated for California’s high speed rail line and our intercity passenger rail system are creating important momentum in Sacramento and the rest of the state.

These investments will help us reduce our dependence on foreign oil, ease the congestion on our roads, and meet the demands of our growing population.

Investing in our region and our state’s transportation and infrastructure is a sure way to continue to create today’s jobs while planning for tomorrow.

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