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Rob Mercuri: “Things like Hyperloop, which is kind of a new way for mass…”

Featuring: Rob Mercuri, Republican | Former Candidate, U.S. House Pennsylvania, District 17

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28th Legislative Virtual Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 26:19

… and improving, but also plugging into some of the innovation that exists around the country and some of the good ideas that are coming out of different sectors. You know, Things like Hyperloop, which is kind of a new way for mass transit to happen. And there's talks about Pittsburgh because of its location in the Midwest and its connectivity with other key cities like Columbus, Cleveland, Philly, even out to Chicago. That something like a mass transit system that connects those using new technology and innovative ideas can be a way to make people think about Pittsburgh again and get businesses … (26:19–26:37)

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Mentions discussions about implementing Hyperloop mass transit in Pittsburgh due to its strategic location.

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