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March 3, 2009
St. Paul, MN
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Bell: Thune-led objection is latest threat to Central Corridor
Toronto, ON
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Workers pleading to build TTC streetcar
March 2, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Drivers Not Following Light Rail Signs
Tucson, AZ
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Plans for Tucson streetcar remains on track
March 1, 2009
Hartford, CT
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DOT Chief Pushing Light Rail As Connecticut's Best Way To Go
Indianapolis, IN
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Light rail could face obstacles in Senate
February 28, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Light rail brings renewed vigor to older Tempe neighborhoods
February 27, 2009
Hoboken, NJ
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New sign warns cars at Paterson Plank Light Rail crossing
Tampa, FL
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TBARTA supports Tampa Rail Plan
February 25, 2009
Kansas City, MO
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Light-rail supporters appeal KC Councils repeal of 2006 vote
Lansing, MI
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Leaders discuss bringing light-rail to Lansing area
Sacramento, CA
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Regional Transit considers charging for parking
February 24, 2009
Seattle, WA
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Bellevue council chooses light rail route along Bellevue Way
St. Paul, MN
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Rep. McCollum: Light-rail project can be 'shovel-ready by next year'
February 23, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Light rail, water plant top Phoenix list for stimulus money
February 22, 2009
Columbus, OH
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Extra tax money fuels COTA upgrades, expansion
February 21, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
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Expo Line construction OKd near Schools
San Francisco, CA
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Probe says Muni driver fatigued before crash
Santa Rosa, CA
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SMART weighs rail-car options
Seattle, WA
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Not all on board with Bellevue Way light-rail proposal
St. Paul, MN
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Lowertown isn't on board with light-rail facility
February 20, 2009
Charlotte, NC
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CATS to change several routes
Portland, OR
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Metro to study Amberglen rail
Bellevue, WA
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City Council near decision on light rail route
Vancouver, WA
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Local Dems again push for C-Tran ability to levy tax for light rail
February 19, 2009
Hamilton, ON
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Poverty should spur light rail
February 19, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA
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Pa. Gov. Rendell blasts Pittsburgh tunnel project
February 18, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Light rail numbers higher than expected
Portland, OR
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Washington senator calls for I-5 bridge vote
February 17, 2009
Seattle, WA
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Bill to increase density at Sound Transit stations
St. Paul, MN
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UABA meeting to focus on light rail impacts
February 16, 2009
Houston, TX
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METRO close to rail expansion deal
February 14, 2009
Kansas City, MO
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Transit concept switches tracks
Norfolk, VA
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Light-rail crews find clues to Norfolk's past
February 13, 2009
Boise, ID
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Proposed transit center frustrates Boise businesses
Dallas, TX
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Construction to begin on DART extension to Rowlett
Minneapolis, MN
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Met Council: Central Corridor light rail on track
Norfolk, VA
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Hampton Roads public transportation plan unveiled
Portland, OR
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TriMet ready to trim service, chop routes
February 12, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
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Expo Line: No More Trees On Olympic?
February 11, 2009
Ottawa, ON
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City moves to reassure feds, province
February 9, 2009
Ottawa, ON
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City transit spending plan shows shift from buses to trains
Tucson, AZ
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Light rail to link UA, downtown
February 8, 2009
Charlotte, NC
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Charlotte ‘streetcar’ could cost $415 million
February 6, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Mesa light-rail stop gets portable toilets
Seattle, WA
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Stadium remodel adds to light-rail cost
February 5, 2009
Cincinnati, OH
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Business group explores airport light rail
February 3, 2009
Atlanta, GA
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Georgia Senate OKs transportation funding plan
Las Vegas, NV
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Bill introduced to bring light rail system to Clark County
February 2, 2009
Denver, CO
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Park-n-Ride fees at some lots start today
January 31, 2009
Denver, CO
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Light rail service to resume next week
Sacramento, CA
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Light rail service to resume next week
January 30, 2009
Portland, OR
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Riders get free trip on new westside light rail
January 29, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Plan to transport inmates on light rail concerns Phoenix
January 27, 2009
Dallas, TX
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Dallas Chugging Ahead with Streetcar Plans
Phoenix, AZ
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Mesa councilman pushes for light-rail restrooms
Sacramento, CA
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Mayor crosses line - with his car - and will pay fine
Washington, DC
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Montgomery County Council OK's Purple Line Light Rail
January 25, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Lack of rail restrooms stirs anger
January 24, 2009
Stamford, CT
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Trolleys could hold promise for Stamford
Virginia Beach, VA
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Beach's light-rail right of way may cost $40 million
Washington, DC
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A Streetcar Named PRIMOVE
January 23, 2009
Norfolk, VA
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Piling removal cost escalates as Norfolk light rail project continues
Phoenix, AZ
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Four Light Rail Cars to be Wrapped with NBA Advertising
Portland, OR
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TriMet will test transit mall MAX on Monday
Washington, DC
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Montgomery County Exec endorses light rail for Purple Line
January 22, 2009
Denver, CO
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Two-week light rail closure forecast
Pittsburgh, PA
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North Shore Connector Work To Stop Without Federal Funds
January 21, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Jay-walking across light rail tracks carries stiff fine
Phoenix, AZ
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Shuttle from rail depot to airport proves popular
St. Paul, MN
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Planners propose parking solution along Central Corridor route
January 20, 2009
Denver, CO
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FTA to provide $308.6M for Denver light rail
Minneapolis, MN
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Central Corridor project delayed due to noise concerns
Tempe, AZ
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Police crackdown on violations near light rail in Tempe
January 19, 2009
San Francisco, CA
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New streetcar line could link to waterfront development
January 18, 2009
Denver, CO
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Derailment may disrupt light rail up to 10 days
January 17, 2009
Denver, CO
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Derailment spews fumes, disrupts light rail
Seattle, WA
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Sound Transit gets $813M federal grant for light-rail line
St. Louis, MO
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St. Louis streetcar gets makeover
St. Paul, MN
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MPR Noise Issue Delays Central Corridor
January 16, 2009
Columbus, OH
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Mayor Talks About Light Rail Request
Denver, CO
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Feds come through with FasTracks money
Montgomery County, MD
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Light Rail Endorsed For Purple Line
Orlando, FL
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City to study Streetcar or BRT
Phoenix, AZ
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Light rail creating a noise nuisance for some in Valley
Sacramento, CA
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Siemens brings mobility division headquarters to Sacramento
Seattle, WA
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U.S. to finance 40 percent of light rail extension costs
January 14, 2009
Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati hopes to revive streetcars
January 13, 2009
Charlotte, NC
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CATS announces route eliminations
Charlotte, NC
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CATS hopes to extend Charlotte light rail line
Salt Lake City, UT
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FTA to provide $428.3M for UTA extension
Seattle, WA
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East Link light rail project draft EIS published
Tampa, FL
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Streetcar Losing Money, May Soon Be Owned By Taxpayers
Virginia Beach, VA
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Beach council to learn about buying old line for light rail
January 12, 2009
Charlotte, NC
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CATS Officials ask for enhancements to Blue Line extension
San Francisco, CA
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Muni Metro lines may speed up
January 11, 2009
Vancouver, WA
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Hoofing it for light rail
January 10, 2009
Columbus, OH
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NBC 4 pushes for details on Light-Rail Proposal
Columbus, OH
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Light rail runs on a whole lot of cash, advocates warn
January 9, 2009
Charlotte, NC
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Streetcar plan hitting the fast track
Miami, FL
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New hope for Miami streetcar project
Phoenix, AZ
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Another Light Rail crash; motorists confused
Phoenix, AZ
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Light-rail ridership meeting projections
Phoenix, AZ
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Metro: Bad signal factor in light rail crash
January 8, 2009
Denver, CO
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Transit pay-to-park plan begins Feb. 1
St. Paul, MN
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Will funding for transit be derailed?
St. Paul, MN
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Minnesota Public Radio issues light-rail demand
January 7, 2009
Salt Lake City, UT
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Foothill Drive transportation plan nixes light rail
San Francisco, CA
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Muni catching 50 percent more fare evaders
Seattle, WA
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Fake light-rail crash scheduled Thursday morning
January 6, 2009
Cincinnati , OH
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Streetcar battle continues in Cincinnati
Charlotte, NC
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Fare zones approved for light-rail stops
Phoenix, AZ
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Light-rail officials ready to handle collisions
Phoenix, AZ
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Valley Metro considers rate hike for light rail
Phoenix, AZ
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Commuters flock to Phoenix area's light-rail
Phoenix, AZ
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Light rail adds caution at busy Tempe intersection
Seattle, WA
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Light-rail sessions to discuss parking
Vancouver, WA
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Light rail logistics focus of events
January 5, 2009
Miami, FL
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Miami-Dade Transit selling Metromover station naming rights
Phoenix, AZ
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Valley workers ride the light rail
Seattle, WA
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Sound Transit to open Seattle - Tukwila Light Rail Line in 2009
January 4, 2009
Detroit, MI
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Detroit light rail link may be only the beginning for mass transit
Minneapolis, MN
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Study: Light rail vibrations can be eliminated
January 3, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
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Glitches mark first day of pay for ride service on light rail
January 2, 2009
Norfolk, VA
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Norfolk could reap $29M for light-rail naming rights
Phoenix, AZ
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Light rail's potential impact on Gilbert unclear
Seattle, WA
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