Bennington County is seeking new and improved options to transport residents in, around, and out of the southwest corner of Vermont. Ever since Vermont Transit pulled many of their lines out of this region public transportation to places like Brattleboro and Albany, New York has really been lacking, says Sen. Dick Sears of Bennington. Local officials are looking to passenger rail as the most efficient and cost effective public transit option for this region. However, Rep. Timothy Corcoran II of Bennington says at least $40 million will be needed to start a passenger rail line. Getting people in this area to use public transportation will be another difficult issue Bennington County and transit planners may face. [Source: Bennington Banner]
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