light rail

The north metro advocates for the METRO Blue Line Extension (BLE) to provide reliable transit, stimulate economic growth, and create jobs. The article argues that light rail, unlike buses, offers permanence and reliability to support development, citing the Green Line extension as a successful example. The $3.5 billion project is expected to boost housing, small businesses, and opportunities for future generations.

NJ Transit fares increased by 3% starting July 1, a fare hike approved two years ago that applies to the entire system including rail, buses, and light rail. Rider frustration over delays is noted alongside the fare change.

A man making threats to harm himself was arrested near UNC Charlotte campus after fleeing from police, according to the university. The incident involved an 'unruly' Light Rail passenger.

Charlotte's city council approved a 'fare ambassador' program to enforce light rail ticket compliance by deploying uniformed inspectors. The initiative aims to ensure passengers have paid for their rides.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on the light rail after security found two hidden knives on him. He was charged with disorderly conduct, carrying a concealed weapon, and resisting arrest. Passengers praised security improvements for preventing injury.

A reader commends a light rail system for broadcasting an automated message reminding passengers to reserve priority seating for seniors and people with disabilities, including those with invisible conditions. The message resonates with a chronically ill young woman who faces judgment for using priority seats despite appearing healthy.

A man accused of fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train has been ruled incompetent to stand trial by a federal judge. Prosecutors believe his mental capacity may be restored.

Seattle’s daily light rail ridership has become the highest in the U.S., with Sound Transit’s 58-mile, two-line system being called the busiest light rail by an expert and functioning similarly to a subway in certain areas.