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174 <br /> As noted throughout the DEIS's section on impacts to low-income and minority <br /> populations, despite the possible negative impacts, many positive impacts will accrue to the <br /> affected communities. These include new employment prospects and greater mobility and <br /> connectivity with other communities through the greater access to reliable public <br /> transportation.86 We agree that in many ways, low income and people of color communities <br /> stand to benefit from the D-O LRT project, but we nonetheless encourage GoTriangle to <br /> continue to carefully analyze and avoid potential impacts to these communities. <br /> V. Conclusion <br /> We are thrilled to offer our support for the D-O LRT project and to submit these <br /> overwhelmingly positive comments regarding the project. As discussed above, the D-O LRT <br /> system represents an opportunity to improve the public transportation network in the region, <br /> while driving compact, prosperous growth and development in the face of future population <br /> growth in the D-O Corridor. In turn, the D-O LRT project corresponds to environmental, health, <br /> and community benefits. We urge GoTriangle to enhance its analysis and address our limited <br /> concerns regarding the project. We look forward to continuing to work with GoTriangle in <br /> advancing this exciting public transit investment. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Kym Hunter <br /> Staff Attorney <br /> Ramona McGee <br /> Associate Attorney <br /> 86 Id. at 5-3-5-35. <br /> 16 <br />