METRO Briefs

Free transit included in 2010 Olympics tickets

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Olympic events organizers announced that public transit fares will be included in Olympic ticket prices. For the full story, click here.

Salt Lake City mayor: streetcars a priority

SALT LAKE CITY — After returning from a Northwest transit tour, mayor Ralph Becker says that a new streetcar network is a priority for his freshman administration. For the full story, click here.

Northern Florida considering BRT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — County planners have proposed a new traffic management plan that would create a bus rapid transit system, partially subsidized by fees on new growth. It would also offer incentives for developers to build at greater densities. For the full story, click here.