Commentary by Joel Nilsson, 21 February 2008:
Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and the City Council have an extraordinary ambitious priority for this year — the rebirth and revitalization of Glendale Avenue into a true urban village, where people live and work…
I was disappointed that Mayor Scruggs failed to mention light rail in her talk. I believe it could be and should be a big part of the solution. A light rail line down Glendale Avenue would be a strong catalyst for economic investment.
The record in cities with light rail is pretty clear: Rail lines attract businesses and people. We’ve seen it occur across the west and it is happening in Phoenix as the Valley’s 20-mile starter line is nearing completion…
