Regional bus, rail proposal unveiled
Detroit residents get their first look at an ambitious plan to connect the city and its suburbs over the next few decades with a network of light rail, commuter rail, and hybrid buses. (Detroit News — Tanveer Ali)
September 19, 2008Honolulu primary hinges on rail system issue
A proposal to build a $5 billion, 20-mile light-rail line in Honolulu has become the main focus in a primary for the city’s mayorship being held this week. (Associated Press — Mark Niesse)
September 18, 2008Speaker touts perks of mass-transit line
The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority is promoting a proposal to build a light-rail line in Indianapolis that could connect people to work, help reduce carbon emissions, and save a whole lot of gas money. (Indianapolis Star — Chris Sikich)
September 12, 2008Woodward transit line takes step to reality
With more details rising to the surface about a proposal to build a light-rail line through downtown Detroit, it’s looking like the motor city could soon become a whole lot friendlier to its car-less residents. (Detroit Free Press — Editorial Board)
August 25, 2008Some cities find trollies draw life into target areas
With streetcars helping to bring new life to downtowns in Portland, Little Rock and Kenosha, city leaders are taking a second look at using transit to spur community development. (Augusta Chronicle — Tim Rausch)
July 31, 2008Leaping into Light Rail
Some cities across the southwest are increasingly looking at light rail as a way to spur transit-oriented development and respond to demands for more urban-style living. (Governing — Zach Patton)
July 23, 200810 lame reasons to delay mass transit
While some have found plenty of reasons to oppose Seattle’s plan to expand its light rail system and improve bus service, the city’s mayor, Greg Nickels, isn’t buying what the naysayers are selling. (Seattle Times)
July 16, 2008Light rail proposal moves forward
Long lacking in viable transportation options, the city of Detroit is now on its way to approving a light rail system that would provide service on an eight-mile stretch to and from downtown. (Detroit News)
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