A Light Rail Controversial Experiment

Supporters and detractors weigh in on the merits of a soon to open light rail line from Trenton to Camden, N.J.

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July 30, 2003, 5:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"In short, the Southern New Jersey Light Rail Transit System is a controversial experiment that makes economic development, rather than transporting commuters, its primary goal. Whether it ultimately succeeds will be closely watched not just in South Jersey but throughout the country."

Thanks to Ryan Furgerson

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