The City of East Lansing is joining the City of Lansing in discussions about possibly constructing a light rail transportation system that would connect the two cities.
According to excerpts from the article:
East Lansing and other area officials are conducting an analysis of whether adding a light rail that connects cities near Lansing would be feasible.
City Manager Ted Staton said it would likely take several years before any construction would begin, but the study is the first step in the process.
Possible light rail systems include a rubber-tired vehicle with designated lanes in the road, a vehicle that runs on a railway or an elevated vehicle. Staton said installing a light rail could provide several economic benefits.
“In many cities where a light rail has been developed there’s been extensive development along the corridor, so I think you could see more commercial involvement and more entertainment options for students and nonstudent residents,” Staton said.
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