I know we’ll never be Norway, where everyone from bartenders to barristers rides their bike to work. But I believe that in its own way Madison can become a model for public transit for a region our size. Unless we love sitting in traffic, we need to think proactively about the issue. The Wisconsin Department of Administration predicts that Jefferson and Sauk counties will grow by at least 30 percent by 2035, and Dane will grow 50 percent. With increased population comes more cars. With more cars, more traffic… you get the idea.

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