First recorded in 1975–80
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Denver, Colo., prohibits self-storage facilities near light-rail stations, where officials are hoping for new housing, while Providence, R.I., instituted a city-wide moratorium in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Our cellphone and internet plans are half-price, as is the light-rail fare we mentioned earlier and the admission price at cinemas.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 2, 2026
Claude became an unofficial mascot for the City by the Bay, where he appeared on billboards and advertisements at bus and light-rail stations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
Metro is testing millimeter wave technology at several light-rail stations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2025
Sound Transit has restored light-rail trips through downtown Seattle as of 3:15 p.m.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
By the late 2000s, the reputation of Metro became very positive, Yaroslavsky said, noting L.A. was able to produce light rail to Pasadena and extend the subway to North Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
“By carefully choosing our location, 90% of our daily needs are within a 10-minute stroll. Otherwise, we take taxis with an average fare of $2.50 or ride Cuenca’s light rail for 17 cents.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 7, 2026
NJ Transit suspended bus, light rail and paratransit services Sunday evening and said rail service would halt by 9 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill also declared a state of emergency and halted service on the state's transit network at 1800e for all buses, light rail, and Access Link.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
Opposite the one that appeared to be leaning over a light rail, with one arm extended as though he was in the act of giving a command, was written, “Deceased captain of submarine.”
From Sea-Hounds by Freeman, Lewis R.
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