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Putnam County official touts rail study as 'climate-smart initiative'

Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell is touting the $1 million grant secured from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council recently to study the feasibility of restoring passenger train service from the Southeast Metro North station to Danbury.  Odell says this could relieve traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and shorten the commute.  She says leaders have a responsibility to do their part for climate-smart initiatives, and partnerships are an opportunity to implement change.  Odell added that mobility for everyone, from millennials to seniors, is a priority for strong economic growth. The study is expected to take up to two years.

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