First Phoenix Light Rail Train Trial   April 3rd, 2007

Valley Metro Rail train being towed for clearance test.
Observed 27 March 2007 from the Desert Schools Federal Union, 48th Street and Washington. Reprinted with permission of the photographer.

First Light Rail Train Trial

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ADOT set to release report on congestion, mass transit   April 3rd, 2007

Arizona Republic, 3 April 2007

The Arizona Department of Transportation is set to issue a report on mass-transportation needs in the state.

The report, which was called for in an executive order by Gov. Janet Napolitano, is expected to be made public on Friday.

Jim Dickey, Arizona Department of Transportation public transportation director, led a series of meetings around the state… Opponents and proponents of light rail, commuter rail, bus service and other forms of mass transit were able to voice their opinions.

Rest of the story at in the Arizona Republic

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