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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Getting to work on time is something Ryann Steward says can make or break her job.

“I need to be here at least 15 minutes early because, on time is late,” says the account coordinator at Fortuity Call Center in West Columbus. But her commute to work from the Far East Side of Columbus takes 90 minutes each way by bus.

“Having consistent transportation is what keeps me in my livelihood,” says the single parent.

“It keeps the roof over my head, it keeps food on the table. And as we all know, kids are expensive,” Stewart added.

People like Stewart say Issue 47 would help cut down on their commute time if COTA builds the proposed five bus rapid transit lines with the …