The move follows the Liberal Democrat administration's decision to slim down its Bath Transportation Package to reduce costs.

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In the past, location decision-makers put more emphasis on land, buildings and transportation networks.

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The council also said its decision followed the news that Defra has been undertaking a review into the transportation of live animals.

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But the Bronx's decision to throw its support behind Mr. Lhota, a former chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, signals Mr. Carrion's chances of getting a major-party ballot line are dimming.

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