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Austin American-Statesman transportation reporter

Ben Wear is the transportation reporter for the Austin American-Statesman, writing news stories, his "Getting There" column and a blog, ShortCuts.

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Brigid Shea
stated on April 16, 2012 in an Austin mayoral debate on KXAN-TV:

Says Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell voted for a toll lane on MoPac.

By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • May 9, 2012
Clay Dafoe
stated on April 16, 2012 in a mayoral candidate debate on KXAN-TV:

Says bus riders subsidize the "expensive, romanticized" Leander-to-Austin train.

By Sue Owen • April 25, 2012

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