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Transit Projects Ride On Vancouver Olympics Bid

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Daniel Naundorf
25 August 2001 - 10:00am

Vancouver's Olympic bid has politicians pushing their favorite transit proposals.

"When it comes to Olympic legacies, Vancouver Councillor Gordon Price would rather see streetcars running around downtown Vancouver than a subway to Richmond and the airport.While there is no guarantee that Vancouver-Whistler will get the Games -- or even be among the front-runners -- politicians are using the bid to push for a variety of pet projects, especially ones involving transportation."

Full Story: Olympics bid a torch for transit proposals
Source: The Vancouver Sun, August 24, 2001
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