HART to end pursuit of rail

TAMPA, Fla. — On Monday, the Hillsborough Area Rapid Transit board voted to end planning and exploration of possible routes for light rail and focus instead on the agency's core of bus service, according to Tampa Bay Online.

Last year, Hillsborough County residents voted against a sales tax referendum for light rail, which was followed by Gov. Rick Scott's rejection of $2.4 billion in high-speed rail funds. For the full story, click here.