Gov. Granholm passes legislation that will advance downtown Detroit's light-rail link toward reality

Gov. Jennifer Granholm approves legislation that will advance the process to creating downtown Detroit's 3.5-mile light-rail link.

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Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm recently signed legislation that aims to create non-profit entities to build and operate rail lines in the state, and provide financing mechanisms to operate the lines.

The legislation will help advance The Regional Area Initial Link (TRAIL), a 3.5-mile light-rail line along Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. TRAIL would serve as the first corridor in a proposed 406-mile regional transit system. The line would run between Hart Plaza and the New Center.


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