America is rapidly organizing as increasingly people whisk to cities. Centralized city living is often more efficient and greener,a reality that local and state governments are responding to.
In the Twin Cities, a light rail line connection allows residents to travel from St. Paul to Minneapolis, and from the airport to the far northern suburbs. The Green Line opened in the summer of 2014 along with another light rail line,rapid bus system, and commuter rail.
Commissioner Toni Carter, or representing District 4 in Ramsey County,St. Paul, discusses the real benefits of these huge investments in public transit.
Source: wnyc.org