Mayor Freddie O'Connell's transit improvement program has cleared another hurdle in Metro Council.
Council passed the second reading of the ordinance on its consent agenda at its meeting Tuesday evening. Bills on second reading can be taken up on consent if all committees considering the item recommend approval unanimously.
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