Less is happening under More MARTA program, but officials still say light rail is on the way to Beltline
There has yet to be a light-rail project geared for Atlanta’s Beltline, but officials continue to lay the groundwork with promising talk.
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Future Seattle light-rail project could stop neighborhood’s cultural heart
Businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District describe Fifth Avenue as the chi to the neighborhood.
Candidate, Ottawa mayor want to see money dedicated for Stage 3 light rail
More light rail is at the center of provincial elections in Ottawa.
Residents testy about new Blue Line extension, say it splits neighborhood
People come together when there is talk about dividing a neighborhood.
Report: Metro ‘puts personnel at risk of serious injury or death’ after agency keeps power on third rail in active work zone
Washington, D.C., Metro continues to put workers in life-threatening situations.
Bells & Whistles—A high-speed track to nowhere?
The top news stories RT&S was following this week.
Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely
With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.
May editorial: Transpo officials should not be quick to reject Grand Slam idea
Mr. Williams finally picked me for his team.
Key sections of track now installed on Finch West light-rail project
Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto.
U.S. DOT announces intention to fund first phase of San Fernando light-rail line
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announcing DOT’s intention to obligate funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light-rail line.