LRTA Links: Systems Sites United States

Official and unofficial sites covering particular light rail, tram, metro, suburban rail, funicular, peoplemover, monorail, trolleybus, and similar types of transit systems. The range of systems covered in the same as that in the SystemsNews section of Tramways & Urban Transport and thus includes existing, under-development, and proposed systems as well as heritage operations which operate on public highways (rather than as part of a museum). Also includes sites advocating the development of particular new systems or expansions of existing systems.

The organization parallels that in T&UT. Official sites of system operators/developers are listed by city name (and system name for cities with more than one system). Related sites (official and unofficial) are then listed by site name under the official site.

Note: For lines which primarily operate as part of a museum, see the Museum Sites section. For historical systems which are no longer in operation, see the Personal And Club Sites section.

• Astoria - Astoria Waterfront Trolley page of the Astoria & Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce site describing the Astoria, Oregon, riverfront heritage tram line (created in 1999) which is operated with a restored 1913 tram (from San Antonio, Texas) towing a generator car.
• Austin - Official Capital Metro Transit site covering the bus and previously proposed light rail (voted down in the November 2000 election) systems. Over time after the November 2000 vote, most light rail information was removed from the site (though some was shifted to a new Rapid Transit Project site from which it was also removed by early 2004). The replacment long range plan, known as All Systems Go, focuses on commuter rail (to start service in 2008) and rapid bus service. For an archive of information about the previously proposed light rail plan, see the related articles on the Light Rail Now site below.
  Link and description updated 27 February 2006
  • See Also:
    • Public Policy Sites - Light Rail Now! Light Rail Progress
• Baltimore - Maryland Mass Transit Administration (MTA) site covering the light rail, metro, suburban rail (MARC), and bus services of greater Baltimore with basic rider information (including fares, passes, and schedules), downtown and system maps (large files, system map is in Directory section), trip planner, visitor's ride guide (in Directory section) plus news (service updates, press releases) and online pass sales. There's also coverage of the light rail double tracking project (and links to other projects), their Strategic Plan, and the history the light rail, metro, and suburban rail systems. Other parts of the site cover frequently asked questions, employment opportunities, their In Touch With the MTA television talk show, the Maryland Commuter Tax Credit program, and special services for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Some features require Acrobat.
  • Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project - Site for the partnership between Maryland and the District of Columbia to create a high speed link between Washington (Union Station), BWI Airport, and downtown Baltimore, possibly by 2010 if chosen as the federal maglev demonstration project. It includes overviews of maglev technology (in general and the Transrapid technology in particular) as well as the alignment and station alternatives under consideration (with artist conceptions). There's also an artist conception video of the system in service (very large file). Other sections cover the Environmental Impact Statement development process, the public involvement process (including project newsletters and presentations), and public/private partnership considerations. Some features require Acrobat, Quicktime, or PowerPoint.
• Boston - Extensive site of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) covering light rail and metro service (both termed "subway") was well as suburban rail, bus, and ferry services - the oldest and 4th largest system in the US. There are schedules (online and printable), maps (system, route, and station), station details (by clicking in route maps), and fare details (with pass sale locations and online purchase). The News section not only has press releases but also information about design and construction contracts (including downloadable details), career opportunities, art programs, advertising opportunities, current service status (in What's New), plus safety and the police force. Other sections have statistical information, budget summary information, their capital improvement plan (for 2002 to 2006), plus an extensive Boston transit history (back to 1631!!), and more. And note that the "Do you know" graphics change from visit to visit to reveal details like why the Blue Line is was given that colour. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • Arborway Committee - Site for the advocacy group in the Jamaica Plain area of Boston working to restore light rail service along the Arborway corridor of the MBTA's Green Line (which was "suspended" in 1985). Plenty of facts and figures, map of the Arborway corridor, chronology of events, public testimonials, news, who to contact, and more.
  • MBTA Riders Network - Independent site which catalogs all MBTA-related sites and provides direct links into the MBTA site for items of particular interest. It also provides links to other Boston-area transit resources as well as community and non-profit groups with Boston-area public transportation interests.
• Buffalo - Portion of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) site covering the light rail and bus systems with basic rider information (map, timetables, fares) plus travel times and news about service changes. There's also a brief rider's guide, a section about taking bicycles on the rail line, and information about their "trolley" service to Niagara Falls (using busses which resemble vintage tram cars). Other portions of the site cover NFTA's airport and harbour operations as well as road traffic reports. There's also plenty of information on the Authority itself (board of commissioners, management team, transit police) plus employment and contracting opportunities.
• Camden-Trenton - Official River LINE site provided by NJ Transit for the diesel light rail line connecting the two ciites since March 2004. The Fare Information section covers basic fares (including connecting fares), station parking and connecting services (each with diagramatic system map), and ticketing guide. The General Information section provides special fare information (such as elderly and group), system maps (downloadable only), schedules (downloadable only), service frequencies, rider guide, frequently asked questions, and several photo galleries (including video clips). Other sections provide destination guides (attractions along the route), promotions (local merchants, website sponsors), computer downloads (wallpaper, screensavers for Windows and Mac, messaging icons), and the ability to register for service update notifications, discounts, and prizes. (Some features require Acrobat, Flash, or QuickTime.)
  Added 06 March 2006
  • River LINE - Brief overview (with some photos) from the Capital Projects portion of the NJ Transit site covering development aspects the diesel light rail line from Camden to Trenton (which entered service in March 2004).
    Service Advisory: System map, artist conceptions, and construction details previously available seem to have been removed when checked in March 2006
    Recategorized (from New Jersey), link and description updated, and Service Advisory added 06 March 2006
• Charlotte - Portion of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) site covering their transit planning and development activities. Of particular interest is the 2025 System Plan (covering five corridors with light rail, suburban rail, tram, and bus rapid transit components), the South Corridor section which details the light rail line planned for service in fall 2007 (project description, map, station site plans, some artist conceptions, timeline, construction updates, South Transitions newsletter, and more) and the City Center section which details the streetcar project possibly for service in 2009 (with description, possible list of stops, meeting information, City Center Transitions newsletter, and more). Similar sections cover the other corridors (in varying degrees of detail), other planned facilities, and transit station planning policies. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  Link and description updated and Service Advisory removed 27 February 2006
  • Charlotte Trolley - Site for Charlotte Trolley Inc., the non-profit organization which operates the heritage tram service along the former rail line from the convention centre area to the southern suburbs (along the same route as planned for the Southern Corridor light rail line). There's rider information (schedule, maps, fares), special event information, photo gallery, detailed history of the five car fleet (and the group's restoration activities - not all the cars are in service), as well as information on volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
    Link updated 27 February 2006
  • Streetcar (Trolley) History Guide - Portion from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission site with historical information about the trams of Charlotte. There's a scholarly history of Streetcars in Charlotte, a Short History of Streetcar No. 1, two historical photo galleries, a virtual tour of the sites along the current Charlotte Trolley line, plus several research reports and surveys on historically significant sites (such as the Myers Park waiting station).
• Dallas - Extremely comprehensive Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) site covering the light rail system and the Trinity River Express commuter line, as well as the bus system and HOV lanes. Rider information includes maps (system, route), schedules (by route and by stop), trip planner, fare and pass infomation (including annual passes and online purchase options), station details (including connecting services, local attractions, and station artwork), Destination Deals (merchant discounts), and Travel Agent (destination and service guide). About DART details the structure of the agency, the Board of Directors, the member cities, key staff, chronological history, ecomonic impacts, and more... including their DARTDepot collectibles and downloadable DART television commercials (large files). The Expansion section details (with maps, newsletters, planning documents, meeting presentations) the further extension of light rail southeast to Pleasant Grove (in phases from 2009 to 2010), northwest to Carrollton (2010) and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (2011 to 2013), and northeast to Rowlett Part (2012) plus other possbile expansions in the context their 2030 Transit System Plan. Other sections have complete contact information, organization guide, employment and business opportunities, financial documents, publications (including their Rider Insider and Inmotion newsletters), news, media guide, and educational resources. In English with selected content on Spanish version of site. (Some features require Quicktime, Flash, Shockwave, or Acrobat.)
  Service Advisory: As noted on the site, some of the planning documents are hugh files.
  Link and description updated and Service Advisory added 27 February 2006
  • McKinney Avenue Transit Authority - Operators of the "heritage streetcar system in the heart of Dallas, Texas." Everything you need to know about finding and riding (or chartering) the trams, plus details of the four car (and growing) fleet (from Oporto, Melbourne, and Dallas) plus an extensive photo album and current news.
• Dallas/Forth Worth Airport - Portion of the DFW Airport site describing the development of the new Skylink system, the "world's largest airport train", which entered service in 2005 to replace the previous people mover. There's a brief overview of the new system along with a photo gallery and time-lapse construction sequence for one of the system's stations (during 2002/2003). Another portion of the Airport site (here) has visitor-oriented information about using the system (including map and station locations). (Some features require Windows Media Player.)
  Service Advisory: Artist conceptions and construction photos available prior to the system's opening appear to have been removed.
  Link and description updated 27 February 2006
• Denver - Regional Transportation District (RTD) site which covers the light rail and bus systems with maps, timetables, and trip planner. Nice history section with photo gallery back to the horsecar era in Denver. Special section on using their wireless Bus/Light Rail Locator program with your Palm computer.
  • T-REX - Site for the Transportation Expansion Project (formerly Southeast Corridor Project) covering the efforts of the RTD, the Colorado Department of Transportation, and others on the major transit redevelopment project in southeast Denver. Besides highway rebuilding, the project also includes a 19 mile expansion of the light rail system (see the Project Design section) planned for operation by 2008. Includes copies of the project's newsletter as well as the Investment Study, Environmental Impact, and Request for Proposal documents as well as news updates, community and business outreach efforts, construction timetables, and more. In English and Spanish (less extensive). (Some features require Acrobat or Word).
  • West Corridor - RTD site, in conjunction with Parsons Transportation Group, devoted to the Environmental Impact Study (to be issued in 2003) for the planned extension to Golden along the old Associated Railroad and Denver Interurban Transit Line. The site has an overview of the steps completed so far, current issue highlights, meeting calendars, plus neighbourhood project descriptions, several maps, plenty of questions and answers, and an extensive document library (reports, presentations, press releases, press clippings). In English and Spanish (less extensive). (Some features require Acrobat).
• Fort Collins - Site of the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society which operates this historic Birney car service down Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, including all details you might need to ride. Nicely illustrated history of tram service in the city with a photo gallery (can be slow to load) of the Birney and Woeber cars which historically served it. (Requires Quicktime for unknown reasons.)
• Grand Canyon National Park - Part of the park's comprehensive site, this portion concentrates on the efforts to reduce traffic and pollution by the use of alternative fuel buses and perhaps a new light rail system. While the light rail component was planned for operation in 2004, concerns over cost have placed the project on the back burner -- see the South Rim Transit and Road To The Future sections for some of the details. The 1997 Environmental Assessment report and other background information is also available.
  Service Advisory: Additional details (such as the alignment map) once on the site seemed to have been removed when checked in October 2002.
• Houston - Portion of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) site with basic rider informaion (schedule, map, fares) and traffic safety assement report for the new (opened January 2004) MetroRail Red Line light rail line. Other portions of the site cover the bus system as well as other transit activities (including road projects) for which the Authority is responsible. There's also infomation about the Authority (including its Board of Directors and senior management) plus contracting and employment opportunities and a document library with rider newsletters and limited information about Phase II of the MetroRAIL project. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  Service Advisory: Content related to development of the Phase I line (including project overview, newsletters, reports, and video) seemed to have been removed when checked in April 2004.
• Hudson-Bergen - Uniquely flashy MyLightRail site from NJ Transit to officially cover the light rail lines from Hoboken south to Bayonne and north to North Bergen, The interactive schematic map is clickable to provide station details (connecting services, local attractions, events) and advertising-like coverage of discount promotions at local merchants. There's also complete fare infomation (including ticket purchase and use guide), schedule and frequency guides (downloadable only), park and ride information, downloadable system map, basic contact information, policies and headline news, plus access to the trip planner on main NJ Transit site. The "Cool Stuff" section features downloadable photos (plus future plans for games and music) as well as registration for their Club Light Rail VIP Membership to receive personalized service updates, special offers, and prize opportunities. In English or Spanish. (Entire site requires Flash, some features require Acrobat)
  Added 06 March 2006
  • Hudson-Bergen Light Rail - Brief overview from the Capital Projects portion of the official NJ Transit site which describes the initial Hudson-Bergen line from Bayonne to Hoboken ("MOS-1" in service in phases from 2000 to 2002) plus extensions the south in Bayonne and north to North Bergen ("MOS 2" in service in phases from 2003 to 2006) with a few artist conceptions and system map.
    Service Advisory: Content about "MOS-3" (further extension south in Bayonne and north to Ridgefield once projected for service in 2010) seems to have been removed when checked in early 2006
    Recategorized (from New Jersey), link and description updated, and Service Advisory added 06 March 2006
  • West Shore/Cross County/Northern Branch/Bergen-Passaic Light Rail/Sports Complex Rail Spur - Portion of the Capital Projects section the official NJ Transit site with a brief overview and map of the proposed, multi-faceted project to improve transit in Bergen County. This includes the Northern Branch extension (to Tenafly) and Bergen-Passaic Light Rail (to Hawthorne and possibly Patterson) projects which may extend the Hudson-Bergen line to the north and northwest at some point in the future.
    Recategorized (from New Jersey), link and description updated 06 March 2006
• Las Vegas - Extensive site for privately-developed Las Vegas Monorail which connects many of the hotels along the east side of city's casino "Strip" area (to begin service in Summer 2004) with complete rider information (fares, animated system map, schedule) and station directory (with details about the casinos and other attractions served by each station) plus historical background of the project (including the predecessor monorail linking two hotels), "fast facts", press releases, advertising opportunities, Board of Directors profile, and limited employment information. There's also a brief overview of Downtown Extension project1 (or Phase 2, for service in 2008) plus an extensive gallery of construction images and serveral videos as well. (Some features require Acrobat or Flash.)
  • Transportation Around the Las Vegas Strip - Page of the Las Vegas Strip Historical site with details on the various monorail and other fixed-guideway systems operated between different hotels. Included are the MGM Grand-Bally's Monorail (with photo, statistics, and nice project history) which will become the Las Vegas Monorail (see above), the Mandalay Bay-Luxor-Excalibur Tram (actually CABLE Liner Shuttle with technical and operational summary but no photo), the Bellagio-Monte Carlo Monorail (photo only), the Mirage-Treasure Island Tram (actually a cable car; photo only), as well as information on Amtrak service to Las Vegas and on the various "trolley" (actually bus) services.
    Service Advisory: Site is being modified to work with Internet Explorer only (to prevent theft of site contents) and, during the transition, some images may not display properly (as of April 2004).
  • Vegas.com Transportation: Monorails - Page from the Vegas.com site with brief descriptions and map showing the relative locations of all the monorails mentioned above in the Transportation Around the Las Vegas Strip site (but no photos).
• Los Angeles - Comprehensive site for the Los Angeles Country Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) covering all forms of transit including the metro (Red Line) and light rail (Blue and Green Line) systems (along with bus service, freeway improvements, etc) with timetables, system maps (large files), route maps, fare information, trip planner, news, press releases, plus ten pages of "Facts at a Glance". Other sections cover the Authority itself, meeting schedules and agendas, employment opportunities, and doing business with MTA (including contract opportunities, bids, and awards). There's even a nicely illustrated Filming at MTA section (with lots interesting tidbits of information) and another on underground discoveries made during construction. Each major department also has a "website within the site": Planning (with several extensive documents), Ethics, Finance (with detailed budget documents), Government Relations (including MTA's position on particular legislative actions), Art (with details about tours, art at individual stations, and much more), Investment Recovery, Library (with searchable catalogue), Safety, Scheduling (with graphs of passenger boarding trends). (Some features require Acrobat, Shockwave, or Flash.)
  • Expo Line - Site of the Friends 4 Expo Transit group advocating development of light rail in the Exposition Boulvard corridor west to Santa Monica. Map of the approved alignment (and proposed extension), plenty of background information (including an interesting population density map), news on the development process, and more. Full contact information for everyone that should be contacted to support the project plus highlighted copies of selected MTA reports related to the project. There's also a special page devoted to the proposed Eastside Line to Whittier as well (with a similar population density map).
  • Grove Trolley - Brief page of The Grove shopping centre site describing the short, battery operated tram line (opened in March 2002) connecting the parking area, the centre, and the adjacent Farmer's Market centre. Another page of the site has a simple map which shows the relationships.
  • Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension - Official site of the Metro Gold Line Construction Authority which built the light rail line to Pasadena (service in 2003) and which is now devoted to the task of further extending the line east to Montclair (for possible contruction in 2006, partial service in 2009, completion in 2014) with project description (including maps) plus details of proposed station locations (with aerial photos). The site also has an overview of the Authority (and its board members) with meeting information (including agendas and minutes) and a photo gallery of their past construction efforts on the Phase I line to Pasadena.
  • Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Car - Semi-official coverage (by Railway Preservations Resources, consultants to the project) covering the heritage tram line ("San Pedro Trolley") being developed by the Port of Los Angeles to return Pacific Electric "Red Cars" to the waterfront. Site includes project map, illustrated station location descriptions, current construction news and photos (including replica car construction and the return of PE 1058 to the rails), open house information, and a special gallery of photos covering how PE served San Pedro before service ended in 1958.
• Louisville - T2: Transportation Tomorrow site detailing the plans to bring light rail to Louisville Kentucky by 2007. The Why Light Rail section has a map of the proposed initial route, details on how the project has gotten to the preliminary engineering stage, cost and ridership estimates, and an overview of how light rail will work in Louisville (by offering comparisons to several other US cities such as Dallas, Denver, San Diego, St. Louis). The Project History section gives an overview of how the decision was made to use light rail (including scaled assessments of light rail versus bus rapid transit on a section-by-section basis over the proposed route) and also includes questions and answers from recent working group meetings. There are also plenty of details on how to get involved in the planning process, an overview map of possible future light rail corridors, plus a community bulletin board and a project mailing list.
• Minneapolis - Site for Metro Transit (the operating division of the Metropolitan Council) which provides bus service in the Twin Cities and is the designated operator for the developing Hiawatha light rail line. No light rail information when last checked (March 2002) with the exception of press releases related to construction (such as the ground breaking in January 2001). Besides bus system information and background about Metro Transit, the site also has a history section with a selection of period horsecar and tram photos from the Twin Cities.
  • Hiawatha Light Rail Home Page - Minnesota Department of Transportation's Light Rail Transit site covering development of the line from downtown to the airport and on to Mall of America in Bloomington (for service phased in from 2003 to late 2004). Site provides project overview (with map), timeline, station locations (with artist conceptions), frequently asked questions, construction updates, their Making Tracks newsletter, a library of articles and studies (such as the LRT Environmental Assessment), plus feature stories (such as vehicle photo gallery taken at the Bombardier plant in Mexico City). (Some features require Acrobat.)
    Service Advisory: This site goes by at least two distinct names... so here is an alternate link to reach the same site.
  • Metropolitan Council - Transportation - Hiawatha Light Rail Transit - The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for the Twin Cities area and, among other things, acts as operator of the bus system through its Metro Transit operating division. This portion of their main website covers the planning and development behind the Hiawatha Line with information about the current status plus plenty of facts and figures.  There's also a corridor map, project schedule, plus several reports and documents on why transit makes sense in the region. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • See Also:
    • St. Paul - Central Corridor
• Hoboken - See Hudson-Bergen.
• New Jersey - Extensive official NJ transit site covering most light rail, suburban rail, regional rail, and bus services throughout the state. Coverage includes schedules and fares (with journey planner and system maps), extensive ticketing information (including purchase locations and online purchase options), rider guides (with station details, downloadable maps, and connecting service informaton), and service advisories (including construction updates). There's also information about business and career opportunities, marketing programs, their orgainiztional structure and history, plus overviews of their capital improvement programs. Finally, there's a news section (with press releases, event information, and deals offered by merchants) plus a special My Transit section where you can signup for personalized updates.
  Service Advisory: Most light rail information (except in regard to extensions) is now available in more detail on other sites (as of early 2006, see links below).
  Link and description updated and Service Advisory added 06 March 2006
  • See Also:
    • Camden-Trenton
    • Hudson-Bergen
    • Newark - City Subway
• Newark - AirTrain - Site within the main Port Authority of New York and New Jersey site which covers the AirTrain monorail service between terminals (and parking) at Newark Liberty International Airport and connecting to the associated train station. There's a schematic map, fare infomation (primarily for train station users since the line is free within the airport), frequently asked questions, service updates, some photos, and brief history of the system.
  Added 06 March 2006
• Newark - City Subway - Portion of the official NJ Transit site devoted to the Newark City Subway light rail line (plus the Hudson-Bergen and Camden-Trenton lines as well). While the other lines have their own sites, this is the only official location (when checked in March 2006) for informaton on the City Subway line. There's basic fare and schedule information (also downloadable) plus a detailed map which also shows connecting services. Another portion of the site has a station guide (which can be hard to find so here's a direct link) for all three lines with station-by-station ticketing and parking information plus some photos. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  Added 06 March 2006
  • Newark City Subway Improvements - Portion of Capital Projects section of the NJ Transit site which provides overview, artist conceptions, and map of the project to extend the line one mile to the northwest (completed in 2002), replace the vehicle fleet and service depot, and make other improvements.
    Name changed (from Newark City Subway Extension), recategorized (from New Jersey), and link and description updated 06 March 2006
  • Newark City Subway (NCS) Extension to Newark Broad Street Station - Another portion of the Capital Projects section of the NJ Transit site which provides an overview of the project to extend the Newark City Subway to one mile eastward to Penn Station (for service in 2006) with artist conceptions, cost estimates, and project map.
    Recategorized (from New Jersey), link and description updated 06 March 2006
  • Newark Rail Link MOS-2 - Further portion of the NJ Transit site which provides a brief overview (but no longer any map when checked in early 2006) of the plan to further extent the line south to Newark International Airport at some unspecified future date.
    Recategorized (from New Jersey), link and description updated 06 March 2006
  • Union County Light Rail - Yet another portion of the NJ Transit site covering the proposals for the Union County Light Rail line from Newark International Airport station to Elizabeth (as an extension of the Newark Rail Link and previously referred to as the MOS-3 segment of that line) as well as the Union Cross-County alignment (as a further extension beyond Elizabeth or as a distinct diesel powered line).
    Recatgorized (from New Jersey), link and description updated 06 March 2006
• New Orleans - New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA) site covering the historic St. Charles Streetcar line, the newer Riverfront line, plus the city's bus and other transit services. There's basic fare and pass information, timetables (by line with maps and service advisories), employment and contracting opportunities, news, a section on the history and organization of the authority, and a small (uncaptioned) photo gallery. A special section on the new Canal Street Line (planned for service in early 2004) has background information and some project details (route map, development schedule, depot and terminal changes, news updates) while another on the planned Desire Line contains of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the project. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  Service Advisory: Some features of previous versions of the site (such as the equipment overviews and history of the St. Charles line) were absent when checked in February 2003.
• New York - AirTrain - Site within the main Port Authority of New York and New Jersey site which covers the AirTrain light rail service being developed to link the JFK Airport terminals to each other and to the city's subway system (and the suburban rail system) for service in 2002 (and 2003). Project description with multiple maps and artist conceptions (of stations, guideways, and vehicles), questions and answers, technical specifications, proposed service information, press releases, and other background information. Also an extensive image gallery, illustrated construction progress reports, construction traffic advisories, and an online version of the project's JFK Airtrain News newsletter (to which you can subscribe).
• New York - PATH - Another site within the main Port Authority of New York and New Jersey site which covers the traditional "Trans-Hudson" subway service which connects points in Manhattan to Hoboken and Newark, New Jersey. Detailed system map, timetables, fares, and other customer oriented information plus additional sections on special events and service updates (including station renovation projects).
• Oceanside - Portion of the North County Transit District site covering the project to provide diesel light rail service over a 15 stop route north of San Diego between Oceanside and Escondido (construction start in 2003, service in 2005) with project overview, backround, and map.
• Philadelphia - PATCO - Port Authority Transit Corporation site for the "Hi-Speedline" metro service from Philadelphia to Lindenwold, NJ, which began service in 1969. Map, fare, and timetable information, history section with photos, plus monthly guide to special events and other attractions you can reach via the line.
• Philadelphia - SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority site covering trolley, light rail, trolleybus, subway, regional rail, as well as bus and other services. Timetables and maps, career opportunities, bid requests, plus various reports (some huge files; some require Acrobat) such as the Five Year Plan for Strategic Change which outlines how to improve service, ridership, and revenue from 1998 onward. Visit the SEPTA Store to order (among other things) your own model of PCC 2134!
  • Schuylkill Valley Metro - Joint site of SEPTA and the Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA) describing the proposed project to build a 62 mile long MetroRail system from Philadelphia to Reading, PA, by 2008 or 2010. There's an overview of the project (with maps) plus updates on the current status. The Major Investment Study / Draft Environmental Impact Study (MIS/DEIS) is available along with extensive discussion on how the document was developed and reviewed. (Some features require Acrobat.)
    Service Advisory: If the link to the site appears broken, try this alternate link instead.
  • Schuylkill Valley Metro Coalition - Small site of the group campaigning for the project to build the light rail line from Philadelphia to Reading Pennsylvania. Contains some news about the project not found on the project's own site.
• Phoenix - Portion of the Valley Metro transportation agency site devoted to the developing Metro Rail line from north of the city centre south and eastward to Tempe and Mesa (planned for operation in late 2008) with project overview, timeline, fact sheets (including a nice summary with detailed map), artist conceptions, recent news events, meeting schedules, constuction updates, contracting and employment opportunities, as well as a surprisingly detailed contact list for questions about particular portions of the system. There's also an extensive library of publications (including annual reports and newsletters, an archive of detailed alignment and station area maps (based on aerial photos), an overview of the northward Metrocenter extension project (for service in 2012), and brief coverage of further future extensions (with map, possibly for service variously from 2011 to 2026). (Some features require Acrobat.)
  Link and description updated 27 February 2006
• Pittsburgh - (official site, not yet reviewed)
  • Pittsburgh Railways OnLine - Developing website which covers the PCC and Light Rail eras of transit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Roster and extensive history of PCC car use in Pittsburgh (some chapters still coming). Limited information on LRT car use (with more coming soon). Don't miss the saga of the Overbrook Line!
• Portland - Portland Streetcar - City of Portland project to bring tram service back to downtown as a complement to Tri-Met's light rail and bus service. Site details the planning and construction of the project which is projected for service in 2001. Plenty of vehicle details and photos along with a nice step-by-step view of track construction details plus listings of the current month's construction activities. Interesting section detailing the Local Improvement District (LID) funding mechanism.
  • NextBus Map - Wondering where each Portland Streecar is at this very minute? See for yourself... with updates in real time. It's the same technology, with the same stop prediction options, as NextBus also provides for portions of the San Francisco MUNI. (Requires Java, can be slow to download, updates quickly once map is loaded.)
• Portland - Tri-Met - Comprehensive site of Tri-Met covering light rail, "vintage" tram service, bus system and more. Details (including map and construction photos) of the Airport Max extension (service in fall 2001) and the proposed Interstate Max extension (service in 2004). Rear View Mirror section covers the cable car and tram history of Portland. Lots of reports, statistics, environmental info, planning info, and news along with fares, timetables, visitor info, and site search capability. Even a special section for kids with games and colouring book pages! (Some features require Acrobat.)
• Sacramento - Official Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) site for the city's light rail and bus systems with rider information ("One-Stop Info Center", timetables by route, system map, diagrammatic route maps, fare and ticket details, rider's guide, and special services) plus service updates, news (including press releases, their Short Range Transit Plan, and other current reports), Board of Directors profile (with current meeting agenda), events calendar (including board meetings and non-RT events), as well as employment and contracting opportunities. The All About RT section has a brief history and operational overview (plus Light Rail Fact Sheet) while the Light Rail Projects section details (with descriptions, maps, and current condition photos) the Amtrak/Folsom (for service in 2005) and South Sacramento Phase 1 (for service in September 2003) extensions as well as their Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) land use planning project. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • Downtown-Natomas-Airport (DNA) - Official Regional Transit site for the Transit Alternatives Analysis and Draft Environmental Impact Study covering the corridor from downtown north and west to Sacramento International Airport. Besides coverage of the eleven alternatives being considered (including five light rail and two bus rapid transit alternatives), there's an overview of the project (with study area description, alternatives map, brief project history, and overviews of the review, public involvement, and project funding processes), information on how to get involved (including meeting schedules and online comment form), plus frequently asked questions and a library of press releases, newsletters, and progress reports. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • The South Line - Phase 2 - Official Regional Transit site devoted to public awareness during the conceptual engineering and environmental impact analysis stages for the various project alternatives that may lead to the further extension of the South Line by 2007. There's an overview of the project, alignment map (with proposed station locations), frequently asked questions, project schedule, public involement opportunities (including an online response form), plus an archive of press releases, reports, presentations, and newsletters. In English or Spanish. (Some features require Acrobat.)
• St. Louis - Official Metro (Bi-State Development Agency) site for the area's light rail and bus networks (as well as a few other interesting things like the "trams" to the top of the Gateway Arch). Complete rider guide with fares, schedules, ticket information, and maps. Other sections cover topics such as the Arts In Transit program, the Agency's history, facts and figures, board of commissioners, plus business opportunities, press releases, contact information, and most recent annual report. The Capital Projects section briefly mentions the southwestward Cross County Extension (see below) and provides a summary (with map) of completed (I and II) and remaining (III) phases of the eastward St. Clair County extension. (Some features require Acrobat).
  The wonderful (but hard to find) three-dimensional link map of the original metro line seems to have been removed by mid-2003.
  • Arch History and Architecture - Dick Bowser and the Tram System - One page illustrated description of the unique "tram" system that takes visitors to the top of the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park website.
  • Citizens For Modern Transit - Well organized and presented site by the local advocacy group. Contains details of present St Louis route, new extensions currently being built, and future plans.
  • Cross County MetroLink - Site of the Cross County Collaborative covering the MetroLink extension from Forest Park toward the southwest as planned for service in 2005. Site currently (as of December 2000) includes project map, development timeline, basic system description, press releases, frequently asked questions, and  information on the Neighborhood Advisory Committees (for each new station) and the Arts In Transit program. Plans for the site appear to include many detailed project information pages and technical documents but most of those are "future pages" at the moment. (Animations on several parts of the site might cause performance problems with some browsers.)
• St. Paul - See Minneapolis.
  • Central Corridor - Site for the project to explore development of transit options between St. Paul and Minneapolis which, (as of Fall 2001) has narrowed to light rail and bus rapid transit options for purposes of scoping the Environmental Impact Statement (and possibly service in 2008). The site provides the rationale for improving the central corridor, comparison of the original options considered, maps of possible alignments (with extra maps for variations in downtown St. Paul - very large files), questions and answers, plus current news and status. (Some features require Acrobat.)
• Salt Lake City - Utah Transit Authority's comprehensive site covering TRAX light rail, bus, and related services. The TRAX Schedules section covers the current line with schedules, route map, interactive system map (leading to station details with photos), system facts, safety information, and their Rider's Guide. The TRAX - University Line section details this planned expansion with interactive project map, construction updates and photos, Community Coordination Team activities, their monthly Making TRAX newsletter, and even details how each local business will be impacted. Other portions of the site cover fare and connecting bus information, news, radio and TV commercials (including several for the TRAX opening), destination guide, job and other business opportunities, questions and answers, their Long Range Plan (including future rail lines), and their legal Ordinance Manual. Another special feature is the downloadable collection of "UTA On the Go!" schedules for PDAs. (Some features require Acrobat, Real Player, or QuickTime)
• San Diego - Multi-agency, multi-modal San Diego Commute site operated by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) covering tram (San Diego Trolley), suburban rail (Coaster), and bus service in San Diego county with maps, fares, timetables, station locations, etc. The site also provides trip planning (covering all services), news, promotions, employment opportunities, the assorted boards of the various transit agencies involved. The Future of Transit section has considerable information (maps, schedule, press releases, station details, and artist conceptions) on the Mission Valley East tram extension planned for service in 2004, the automated people mover planning study (map, technology overviews, goals, benefits, comparative costs, schedule) for North Bay and Beach Area Guideway project, and the strategic Transit First study which will guide further transit planning in San Diego. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • San Diego Wild Animal Park - Page of the Zoological Socieity of San Diego site which briefly descibes the Wgasa Bush Line Railway monorail which, since 1972, has served as the primary way for visitors to see the majority of the park (on an appoximately 55 minute ride) northeast of San Diego near Escondido.
• San Francisco - AirTrain - Overview (together with a photo gallery of large files which can be slow to load) of the rail transit project being completed at San Francisco International Airport to connect the various terminals with BART and other sites within the airport (for service in late 2002 or early 2003). Click on Area Map to display a map of current airport construction projects from which the "Airport Rail" (former name of the project) can be highlighted.
• San Francisco - BART - Bay Area Rapid Transit's comprehensive site with complete trip planner including fares and schedules, ticket options (including online purchase), system map, station information (with local maps, connecting transit, and accessibility diagrams), customer contact information, etc. There's coverage of the SFO Airport extension and an extensive history section with detailed chronology. The About Bart section details the board of directors, assorted task forces, job opportunities, business opportunities, the police force, and the planning group while also providing numerous reports (including ridership satisfaction studies), statistics, an illustrated view of the Systemwide Renovation project, and overviews of possible future projects (including the Oakland Airport Connector and the extension to San Jose). Other information includes press releases, recent issues of the BART Times newsletter, and downloadable Quick Planner for your Palm-type computer. In English with overviews in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor - Official site created by the Valley Transportation Authority (the lead agency for the project) covering the environmental review process for the eventual extension from Fremont south to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara. There's background information on the project, the need for the project, the area to be served, and the review process (with schedule through Fall 2003). There's also and extensive library of documents (including the Major Investment Study, working group status reports, public presentations, meeting summaries, and project newsletters), an explanation of advisory groups (and public meetings) involved in the process (with calendar of events), plenty of questions and answers, plus a summary of alternatives (with maps) which were considered in the (earlier) Major Investment Study phase as well as those which remain to be considered during the Environmental Impact phase. In English with summary in Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, or Vietnamese. (Some features require Acrobat).
  • See Also:
    • Government Sites - United States - Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Bay Area Transit Information
• San Francisco - Muni - Extensive official Municipal Railway ("Muni") site covering metro, cable car, bus, and trolley bus routes as well as the historic tram service to Fisherman's Wharf. There's complete rider infomation (timetables, service frequency guide, zoomable maps, fares, special services) plus a guide for visitors. Other sections cover their historic tram ("streetcar") and the cable car fleets (plus their bell ringing contests, with audio clips), service changes (temporary, permanent, proposed), press releases and clippings, job and contacting opportunities, management information (include board members, advisory boards and committees, key administrative personnel, and even their organization chart), plus assorted reports (include short term planning, On The Move For 90 Years: 1912-2002 "State of Muni" review, and Vision for Rapid Transit in San Francisio on long-term corridor development alternatives). There's also a special section devoted to "Proposition E" (which changed the way Muni operates) and the surveys and reports which it mandates. Another interesting resource is the archive of the General Manager's monthly letters to employees as well as their Communications employee newsletter. Finally, there's extensive coverage (overview, map, timeline, artist conceptions, project history, construction updates) of the Third Street Light Rail extension planned for service in 2005 and other Muni construction projects. (Some features require Acrobat or any of several audio players.)
  • Market Street Railway - The public support group for San Francisco's F-Market and Wharves Line vintage streetcar line. MSR was the primary force behind getting streetcars restored to San Francisco's "High Street" in 1995 and the subsequent extension of the F-Line to Fisherman Wharf in 2000. It has acquired vintage streetcars from various locations, most recently acquiring four ex-San Francisco PCC cars from a private owner, and donating them to the San Francisco Municipal Railway for restoration and renewed service. The site details their restoration efforts and provides full details about the F line (news, fares, message board, questions and answers, plus a very detailed, illustrated roster). There's also plenty of information about the MSR itself (include membership and volunteer opportunities as well as their history and that of the company for which they are named), recent issues of their Inside Track newsletter, as well an online store. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • Muni Central Control - Site originally created for internal Muni use which shows (a copy of) the actual train location and status display for the Market Street subway as taken from the control centre's automatic train control system. While the image itself is rather crude (for technical reasons as the site explains), it is updated about twice a minute and there is a detailed guide on how to interpret what the display shows (such as how to know when a train's doors are open). Both Java and non-Java versions of the site are provided to automatically display the updates.
  • NextBus Predictor - Pick a stop on a Muni Metro route and get real time predictions of when the next tram will arrive. Also includes a real time map showing the current position of all Muni Metro vehicles (requires Java, can be slow to download, updates quickly once map is loaded). Both predictions and map are updated as webpage is displayed. Very impressive technology!
    Service Advisory: Link is for a particular stop on the F-Market & Wharves line from which you can navigate to other lines and stops.
  • See Also:
    • Government Sites - United States - Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Bay Area Transit Information
• San Jose - Comprehensive site of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) with fares, and schedules for the light rail, historic tram, and bus services. There are also overviews of the light rail service, light rail and ridership statistics, historic trolleys (with details on the six cars), operations (including organization charts), and more. There's also extensive information on accessible services, connecting transit services, their Eco Pass program (for employers), job opportunities, and community programs (including their public child care centre). The Studies & Projects section has details (overview, news, maps, timelines, and more) on extensions: Tasman East/Capitol (service in 2001 and 2004), Vasona (2004), Downtown - East Valley (2008), plus low-floor vehicle plans, the BART extension study, and transit-oriented development. Inside VTA rounds things out with contract information, board and other meeting information (including agendas and minutes), policy statements, budget information, organizational history and structure, and more. In English or Spanish (less extensive). (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • See Also:
    • Government Sites - United States - Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Bay Area Transit Information
• Seattle - Sound Transit - Extensive Sound Transit site covering light rail, suburban rail, and regional bus service in greater Seattle/Tacoma. The Link light rail section covers both the Tacoma Link service in downtown Tacoma (for service in late 2003) as well as the Central Link service from northern downtown south to the near the airport (planned for service by 2009) with route maps, station details (including artist conceptions), construction updates, extensive planning documents (some very large files), possible extensions, and more. The Sounder section provides similar coverage (plus timetable, fare, and rider information) for the suburban rail service from Seattle to Tacoma (current), as well as south to Lakewood and north to Everett (both in 2003). The Plans and Projects section breaks all development activities down on a county-by-county basis. The ST Business section provides background on the agency, a chronology of regional transit planning (back to 1968),employment opportunities, their STart public arts program, and citizen oversight panel while other sections include contact information (with a mailing list), their board of directors (with meeting agenda, minutes, and extensive background materials), meetings and events, press releases, current issues (many light rail related), and publications (including newsletters and the Sound Move 10-year plan). (Some features require Acrobat.)
• Seattle - Waterfront Streetcar - Portion of the King County Metro (the bus system operator) site which describes the heritage tram line operated along the waterfront using restored Melbourne trams. There's basic rider information plus map, illustrated guide to the stops along the line, and a profile of George Benson for whom the line was named on it's 20th anniversary in June 2002.
• Seattle-Tacoma Airport - Page of the Port of Seattle site (operators of the aiport) which briefly describes the inter-terminal transit link which has been in service since 1972 and the current project to rehabiliate the system (and replace the trains) by 2003 (North Terminal) and 2004 (South Terminal). Construction updates are included on another page of the site.
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• Tacoma - See Seattle - Sound Transit.
• Tampa - Official TECO Line Streetcar System site provided by Tampa Historic Streetcar Inc. and HARTline (Hillsbourgh Area Regional Transit) covering the new heritage tram line from downtown to the historic district of Ybor City with basic rider information (hours, fares, map) and special events plus brief overview of the recreated Birney cars which serve the line. There's also the history (from Tampa's system of 1892 to 1946, through today's "Phase I" heritage system, to the next phase which reaches the Fort Brooke parking garage) of the project (including cost data) plus extensive information on tram and station sponsorship opportunities, their Benchmarkers' Club, as well as public/private development opportunities. (Some features require Flash.)
• Trenton - See Camden-Trenton.
• Tucson - Old Pueblo Trolley site for the heritage tram line (from the historic area of Tucson to near the University of Arizona) with route map, schedule, and fare information. Old Pueblo Trolley traces it roots to 1983 and does more than just operate the heritage line. The all volunteer organization is truly an "operating transit museum" in every sense of the word. The site has roster pages for the four trams (from Kyoto/Osaka, Brussels, Los Angeles, and Toronto) and ten busses in the collection. There's also an detailed presentation of the possible future extension of the heritage line through downtown and beyond (with artist conceptions) plus a historical overview of the Tucson Street Railway (later Tucson Rapid Transit) tram service from 1897 to the end of service in 1930.
  • Citizens For a Sensible Transportation Solution - Site for the "grassroots political committee for all Tucsonans who want a better future" that is campaigning for the passage of propositions 200 and 201 (on the 04 Nov 2003 ballot) that would build a 21 km light rail line, build a 76 km bus rapid transit system, extend the Old Pueblo Trolley, as well as expand the bus system and provide other transit improvements. The site explains the plan in detail (which maps, artist conceptions, and printable brochures) as well the local portion of the financing scheme (primarily a combination of sales and construction taxes). There's also information on how to get involfed and downloadable versions of their radio ads, promotional video, and overview presentation. (Some features require Acrobat, QuickTime, MP3 audio player, or PowerPoint.)
  • Light Rail in Tucson! - Website of the newly formed (June 2001) Tucsonans for Sensible Transportation group advocating the development of light rail in Tucson. Overviews of the economic development benefits, why light rail makes sense for Tucson, and background on the perpetual issue of "light rail vs motorway (freeway) expansion" with particular comparison to Phoenix. Full details on how to get involved in their activities as well.
• Washington DC - Comprehensive website for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) covering the metro (Metrorail) and bus systems serving the District of Columbia as well as portions of Virginia and Maryland. Complete rider information (fares, timetables, rider's guide, parking information, bicycle locker and "carry on" information, and even elevator status information), system map, station details (with connecting bus services, links to neighbourhood maps, and "car sharing" information), journey planner, visitor's guide (including directions on how to reach metro stations, walking tours around stations, and how to order the Metro Visitor's Kit), and continuous system status updates. About Metro includes a full set of resources: system history, fact sheet, press releases, art projects, employment opportunities, board of directors information, budget information, expansion plans, and "MetroWorks" improvement projects. Metro B2B rounds things out with business-related information: contracting opportunities, joint-development opportunities, advertising programs, and even surplus material sales. (Dig hard and you might be able to order a surplus system map, suitable for framing, while supplies last!)
  • Action Committee for Transit - Tracing it roots to 1986, ACT's mission is to advocate policies and practice that promote the use of mass transit in Montgomery County, Maryland, including light rail on the Georgetown Branch (from Bethesda to Silver Spring) or the Purple Line of the Beltway Corridor Study. Site provides overviews of the group's positions and proposals plus information on meetings and membership.
  • Bi-County Transitway - Official Maryland Transit Administration site for the study (from 2003 to 2007) of possible transit options (including light rail and bus rapid transit) along the corridor (referred to by others as the "Inner Purple Line" or "Georgetown Branch Right-of-Way") from Bethesda (Montgomery County) to New Carrollton (Prince George's County). There's backgound on the need for the project, the possible benefits, and the history of previous studies. Current study materials include overviews of environmental studies, alternatives analysis (with map), technology options, and the public involvement process. There's also a frequently asked questions section and a small photo gallery of other light rail and bus transit systems. In English or Spanish.
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    • Coalition to Build the INNER PURPLE LINE - Advocacy site of this umbrella organization of more than 80 different groups (businesses, government agencies, trade and labor organizations, civic associations, transit and environmental advocates, and others) all working toward "quality rail transit for suburban Maryland communities" with news updates, event schdule, and information on how to contribute to the effort. There's a clear position statement on why light rail is the preferred technology for the line, photo gallery of light rail systems, and links to profiles of sucessful light rail projects. Other background information includes a discussion of alignment issues, compatibility of the project with the regional trail system. and a history of the corridor back to its original construction as a Baltimore and Ohio rail line in 1910.
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    • Inner Purple Line - Advocacy site of the Inner Purple Line Campaign (a project of Action Committee for Transit) promoting that the Purple line be constructed as a light rail (rather than metro) line along an "inner" arc from Bethesda (on the Red line) through Silver Spring (other leg of the Red line) and Collage Park (Green line) to New Carrollton (Orange line). There's plenty of background information (maps, presentations, questions-and-answers) on the proposed route (including the integral hiking and biking trail) plus press coverage, summaries of the supporting and opposing organizations, and details on how to participate in the campaign. (Some features require Acrobat.)
  • Building the Washington Metro - "An Online Exhibit" with an extensive collection of photos, maps, and other archival materials (with commentary) of the planning, engineering, construction, operation, and architecture of the Metro system starting with the predecessor schemes of the 1940s and 50s and ending with its 25th year of operation (and completion of the original system) in 2001. There's also a section where you can "tell your story" as well as read the stories of other visitors.
    Added 13 March 2006
  • Capital Beltway Corridor Rail Feasibility Study - Portion of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transport (DRPT) site which describes the study, completed in April 2001, regarding rail transit alternatives for the Virginia portion of the Capital Beltway. In short, the study concluded that five alternatives (2 metro, 2 light rail, and 1 monorail) all warrant further study and that those with more stations (light rail or monorail) would tend to offer better service and accessibility. The site provides the Executive Summary (and Conclusions) of the report plus information on where to view or obtain copies of the complete report.
    Link updated 13 March 2006
  • DC's Transit Future - Official site provided by the District of Columbia Department of Transportation, District of Columbia Office of Planning, and the Washington Metro Transit Authority which covers plans to return trams to the city's streets as a supplement to the metro system. There's an overview (with aerial photo map and artist conceptions) of the Anacostia Streetcar Project (perhaps for service in 2007) which is designed to demonstrate the possibilities for future tram lines along as many as seven corridors within the District. Besides the Anacostia overview, there are detailed descriptions of the other corridors (with map), an archive of publications (including their Community Line newsletters and the studies leading the the Anacostia project), a brief overview of vehicle and mode alternatives, plus an interactive forum for posting comments and questions. In English with selected content in Spanish. (Some features require Acrobat)
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  • Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project - Official site of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation project (in conjuction with WMATA and others) to extend the Metrorail system from near West Falls Church on the Orange Line to a point beyond Dulles Airport. The site details the two phase plan (construction starting in 2006 for service to Reston in 2011 and to beyond the Airport in 2015) with overview, map, station details (including "slide shows" for each of the Phase 1 stations with plot plans, aerial photo location maps, and current area photos), timeline, funding details, frequently asked questions, press release archive, library of publications (including presentations and brochures), plus contruction updates as available. There are also overviews of Dulles Transit Partners (the private sector partner doing preliminary project engineering and who may do the remaining design and contruction work) as well as the history of the project (back to the 1950s). (Some features require Acrobat)
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    • Dulles Corridor Rail Association - Site for the nonprofit membership organization formed to advocate rail transit in the Dulles corridor. Now that the Metrorail extension project in underway, the site provides addtional information and updates about the project (including links to related news reports) as well details about the organization including meeting events, press releases, publications (including an archive of their On Track newletter back to 1999), membership information, and sponsor list.
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  • Prince George's Advocates for Communitiy-based Transit - Group founded in 2003 (as a sister group to ACT in adjoining Montgomery county) to promote accessible transit and livable communities in Prince George's County, Maryland, including the proposed Inner Purple Line light rail project as well as other bus and rail improvements. Site has information on meetings and membership, news updates, and a library of articles and resources.
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  • See Also:
    • Baltimore - Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project
• Wilmington-Dover - Portion of the DART First State site covering the Delaware agency's Long Range Plan for 2000 to 2025 which calls for, among other things, study of the Downstate Corridor (from Wilmington to Dover as well as possibly north to Philadelphia) with an eye toward high-capacity service in the form suburban rail, light rail, bus rapid transit, or monorail. (Some features require Acrobat)