infrastructure funding from the bipartisan-passed bill in late 2021 will help expand access to transit for people with disabilities

[basquebromance]

As a part of the recent infrastructure bill, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) proposed a $1.75 billion 5-year grant program for transit & commuter rail agencies to upgrade their stations so that they are more accessible for those who experience disabilities.

New infrastructure funding will help expand access to transit for people with disabilities

The provision was spearheaded by Senator Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee who cannot use subway stations that don't have a working elevator.

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[Canon Shooter]

I can't really see anyone having a problem with this...

 

[sealybobo]

I can't really see anyone having a problem with this...

Republicans in power say, "what policies can I pass to make my base happy and piss liberals off with?" Democrats in power say, "what policies can I get these guys to go along with".

We know how to reach across the isle.

 

[Canon Shooter]

Republicans in power say, "what policies can I pass to make my base happy and piss liberals off with?" Democrats in power say, "what policies can I get these guys to go along with".

We know how to reach across the isle.

You're allowing your partisanship to cloud your better judgement.

No one would say this is a bad idea...