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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2013

Alstom to supply Ottawa light rail vehicles

Construction of the OLRT system project will start in the next few months and the system is expected to enter full service in spring of 2018.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2013

Minn. considers 2 bills for light rail funding

Senate File 257 would provide $118 million for the Southwest Light Rail Transit line, while Senate File 258 would provide $37 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2013

Mich. transit authority chooses light rail

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority held several meetings to determine the preferred type of transit for the area, after narrowing the choices down to a bus rapid transit system, light rail and an automated guideway transit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2013

Neb. considers light rail, bus rapid transit

Omaha transit officials hope to spur growth in the eastern portion of the city. The study process is expected to be completed by May.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2013

Minn. light rail plan could lead to more segregation

While the Central Corridor light rail project is expected to significantly improve access to venues across the Twin Cities for residents who live along the corridor, one expert says that government-subsidized housing along the rail route could add to an already racially segregated neighborhood.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2013

Ore. board discusses rail ballot measure

It would be the first chance for Portland residents to vote on light rail since the passage of a measure in September, which required countywide approval for officials to spend money on rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2013

Wash. senators sponsor bill to stop light rail

It would prevent the Columbia River Crossing project from going forward if it includes a light rail component. The state has yet to come up with the funds for light rail operation and maintenance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2013

Fla. transit officials consider new sales tax

If approved, the tax would pay for the construction of 24 miles of light rail and an expanded bus system for the Pinellas County Transit Authority.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2013

Hampton Roads Transit light rail study still under way

The study began in 2009 but has been delayed several times. The study is intended to give officials an idea of ridership, costs and logistics for a light rail extension.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2013

Valley Metro kicks off light rail construction

The 3.2 mile extension is another significant step in the development of a regional transportation network in the Valley. Expansion of light rail is also under way in Central Mesa and is expected to be complete in 2015.

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