Light rail in Dallas is becoming a great success and example for Houston.
"Six years after the opening of an 11-mile starter line, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority's light rail system has finally reached into the populous suburbs, stretching the infrastructure to 36 miles and boosting average weekday ridership to more than 40,000."
Thanks to Dave Waugh
FULL STORY: Dallas' light rail expands into suburbs
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