Business Journal of Phoenix, 2006-01-02
If you’re tired of rush-hour thrills caused by dangerous tailgaters, lane weavers and 18-wheelers barreling up behind you like charging locomotives, commuter trains could be the answer.
West Valley officials are interested in talking with Union Pacific Railroadin the southwest Valley and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad along Grand Avenue about adding commuter rail cars to reduce traffic and air pollution. One line could run between downtown Phoenix and the West Valley, and the other could run northwest from Phoenix to Surprise.
In January, the Maricopa Association of Governments plans to begin discussions about commuter rail with mayors, transit planners and others in the West Valley.
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