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California stays "bullish" on transit despite remote work, secretary says
Summary
State transportation secretary Toks Omishakin told San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo that California will continue investing in transit, walking and biking even as remote work reduces ridership, arguing multimodal approaches and equity subsidies are necessary.
Toks Omishakin, secretary of the California State Transportation Agency, said California remains committed to public transit even as remote work and the pandemic have depressed ridership.
“Undoubtedly so. We're definitely still, still bullish on public transit,” Omishakin said, adding that transit must be part of a diverse, multimodal approach that includes ZEV investment, walking and biking infrastructure.
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