This article describes the increased use and importance in Minnesota and the region as a whole, and pushes for it as a tool with which to increase local jobs and technology. The author's main argument is that "improving infrastructure makes the region more competitive". A lot of statistics are used in the argument the author makes, pointing out that transit ridership is at a 30-year high. The article states that it is in our best interest as a state to try and receive the potential federal funding because the combined proposed $225 million in funds would create badly needed short term jobs, and stimulating the Twin Cities region to be more economically competitive.
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/137625563.html
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