Detroit Light Rail - The Bright Side 3

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Introduced by episode host Rory Neuner. Light rail is coming to Detroit! Featuring a neat animated visualization of the future project from the Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study. As of June 20, 2012, this project may still materialize. Private investors are working on the project and attempting to make the federal funding come together for light rail in Detroit.

Part of Episode 3 of The Bright Side.

Credits: http://youtu.be/nQF4IhepGY0

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  Film & Animation

[sega310982]

It`s too bad they cancelled this.

[CEDAMvideo]

As of June 20, 2012, there is still a possibility it may happen. After the city withdrew support for the light rail and decided to back a bus system instead, private investors took on the light rail project. The federal government is also still willing to fund the project if some requirements are met. That's all I know at the moment.

-Olivia

[protectorofillinois3]

From what I read on the M-1 Rail website, they just got $25 million in federal grant support for the light rail circulator project this past January, so I think that the light rail development will take place (which will be excellent for the Michigan community and residents. Buses aren't enough nowadays). I can't believe there are no local trains there. Here in Chicago, we only have trains that run above ground (elevated), and I wish we had a light rail system here.

[sega310982]

That's what I meant. They cancelled the LRT and it's going to be a bus.

[Knightmessenger]

the M1 light rail from downtown to New Center will be funded. Now that there's a regional transit authority, there are plans to have rapid transit along Woodward, Gratiot and Michigan and others in a dedicated lane. It just will be a bus instead of a train.

[newbridechurch]

Can't wait for this project to manifest. I believe this is a great move for the City of Detroit.