On September 1, 2011, the Federal Transit Administration signaled its approval of the first stage of the .jpg)
city’s plans for a light rail system in its Record of Decision. This exciting development means that Detroit is on track to receive federal funding for the $550-million project!
However, steps still need to be taken before the Woodward Light Rail system can become a reality. According to The Detroit Free Press:
The City Council has yet to approve an authority that would manage the design and construction of the rail line. Several council members have balked at Mayor Dave Bing’s proposal for an authority, saying it puts too much control in Bing’s office.
In addition, Bing has been meeting privately with members of M-1 Rail, a group of civic, business and philanthropic leaders that has pledged about $100 million in seed money for the project, to iron out disagreements about the city’s plans for the rail line.
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