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Weigh In: Is SMART Good for Sonoma and Marin Counties?

Tell us by taking our poll below.

Now that SMART's shovel-ready — with the of a $103 million contract to design and build the first phase of the commuter rail between downtown Santa Rosa and Marin Civic Center — do you think the transit line will attract economic development to the cities served by rail stations?

SMART officals and cities have champoined the train as a vechicle to bring in much-needed businesses and development near station hubs. You tell us — do you think SMART will spur growth? Bring in jobs? Aid in the development of transit-oriented neighborhoods? 

Tell us what you think — vote in our poll or voice your opinion in the comments section below. 

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Concerned Resident March 4, 2013 at 10:33 pm
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Michael V. March 2, 2013 at 03:01 pm
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