M1 Light Rail

Light Rail Lives! Bing, Snyder Back Privately Funded Shorter Line

Posted 01.08.2012

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Mayor Dave Bing and Gov. Rick Snyder met with Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood Friday to discuss plans to revive a proposed light rail system in...

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Matt Sledge

Transit Advocates Explain Why Rapid Buses Are Better Choice

HuffingtonPost.com | Matt Sledge | Posted 02.22.2012

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The cancellation of plans for a light rail line running down Detroit's Woodward Avenue may be something of a blessing in disguise for the Motor City, ...

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Light Rail Out, Bus Plan In

The Huffington Post | Simone Landon | Posted 12.19.2011

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The Free Press reports that Detroit will cancel its plans to build a light rail line down Woodward Avenue in favor of beefing up the city's bus system...

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