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Yes, only two lines, but ~52 miles once both extensions are complete, which (according to Wikipedia) is comparable to Denver's LRT system which has 8 lines. If we really wanted to, we could claim 4 lines once the extensions are open by running an EP to MOA service plus Brooklyn Center to St Paul se...

Could they just send the train down to target field station instead?

This may have been answered before, but what’s the magic number for transit agencies to consider making the line rail

I live on the 10th floor of a 20 story and if I need to leave I use the stairs. The two times I used the elevator was to carry groceries up and I just used a Kleenex or a plastic bag to push buttons and wash my hands after

Just an update on The Fifth in Des Moines. Construction officially start on parking garage and finalizing permits for the theater/office portion. The tower part should be in the final stages of securing financing and permits. Also blackbird has switched sites to the Klad mall and plans to start demo...

How long before this is completed assuming they start late summer

I appreciate the response, but I still don't see how the cost-benefit equation ever balances out in favor of rail in the Ford Spur west of 7th, especially given the vastly greater likelihood of congestion once it interlines with the mixed-traffic Riverview portion. Your map is pretty, but it's also...

Now that’s what I call a transit plan! Look at all those light rails connecting every suburb to both cities.

Wouldn’t it make sense to have the route start in town cities and end in Chicago. It would be popular like with stops in a few cities along the way

That’s one way to do it, but I honestly think we should go modern and do a high speed rail between two major cities. Allow people to commute between the two cities faster.