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The research covers the light rail and streetcar segments in North America — the second largest market after Europe.
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The trains would run from UNC Hospitals east along N.C. 54 before eventually reaching Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, and downtown Durham to Alston Ave. near N.C. Central University.
Read More →The project will reconfigure Metro's three existing light rail lines into two lines, eliminating the need for riders to transfer from light rail to the subway system lines and back.
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Finished eight at-grade street crossings, 15 bridge structures, 40% of the Operations Campus and 70% of the utility work. When fully complete, the project will include six new light rail stations with intermodal parking facilities.
Read More →On-time performance for light rail vehicles increased from 47% in May to 51% in January, with an 8% decline in total hours of delay from 452 in May to 414 in December.
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One study found that DART’s capital spending on light rail was almost $5.63 billion, or $4.7 billion in inflation-adjusted 2013 dollars. During that time, the expansion generated $7.4 billion in regional economic activity. Meanwhile, TOD investment has totaled $5.3 billion since the system's 1996 debut.
Read More →The opening of the 11-mile corridor is nearly six months earlier than required by the FTA, which is funding half the $957 million project.
Read More →A top state official said the 13 mile-long train system, which includes a link to the airport, won't be completed until December, more than five months after the end of the World Cup.
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Agency estimates nearly 1,800 jobs have been created during construction of the two new light rail lines.
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In late 2014 or early 2015, MDOT / MTA will select a preferred partner and recommend the final agreement to the Board of Public Works for their review and approval. Construction could begin in spring 2015.
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