City of Lansing Considers New Light Rail Transit System

The City of Lansing is considering whether to seek funding for a new light-rail system.

According to excerpts from the article:

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said the concept could make the city more attractive as a workplace for young professionals and push the city to the forefront of the green energy movement.

"The kids want to live in a city that's green and clean," he said.

The idea emerged last week during a meeting of a newly formed regional task force, Task Force Tomorrow, when tri-county leaders were brainstorming potential regional ideas for use of federal stimulus money.

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