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Detroit-Ann Arbor Commuter Train and BRT Ballot Proposal Fail

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Detroit-Ann Arbor Commuter Train and BRT Ballot Proposal Fail
Posted by MidlandMike on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 9:05 PM

Short link from an APTA link.  Some years ago they purchased and refurbished a couple dozen gallery cars from METRA in anticipation of the service.

http://www.cfte.org/elections/2446/wayne-oakland-macomb-and-washtenaw-counties

 

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Posted by CMStPnP on Saturday, November 12, 2016 3:04 PM

Well the vote was really close maybe next time.   If you ask me though they should concentrate on rebuilding Detroit for now and improving Amtrak Corridor service between Detroit and Chicago.

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