Topic – Streetcars
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Dallas may have streetcars within five years
City Council moving forward
City Council is prepared to fund the project locally if it cannot obtain state or federal funding for the $80 million project.
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New Orleans plans three new streetcar lines
Plan calls for TIGER grants
The plan is a big step up for the Regional Transit Authority, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina but has recently stabilized its finances.
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San Antonio promoting light rail, streetcars, BRT
VIA developing 2035 plan
VIA Metropolitan Transit hopes to announce its first streetcar system by the end of the year, implementing further transit lines through 2035.
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San Antonio looking to create streetcar system
Hope to begin in 2-3 years
City and county officials hope to mimic Portland's success and break ground within two to three years, although they admit there may be obstacles.
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Streetcars making a comeback in US
Portland started trend
Following the completion of Portland's streetcar system in 2001 and its subsequent success, cities nationwide are considering streetcar lines of their own.
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Portland business owner discusses streetcar benefits
"Economic development project"
The Portland streetcar system has vastly increased pedestrian traffic, the number of locally-owned stores, and property values.
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