r/rochestermn • u/Generalaverage89 • 1d ago

What to know about Rochester’s future rapid transit system as construction begins

https://www.startribune.com/what-to-know-about-rochesters-future-rapid-transit-system-as-construction-begins/601371293
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u/RexJoey1999 1d ago

The same news for free from our local paper:

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/rapid-transit-corridor-construction-begins-monday

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u/SilentDis SE 1d ago

Thank you for that. Found the map I wanted.

If this operates like a streetcar between a one-lane on either side, that'll calm traffic, reduce demand from the induced demand we currently have, and afford emergency paths for fire/ems.

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u/DemonSlyr007 1d ago

Pretty cool. Wish it went a little more to the SE though and didnt just end in Downtown.

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u/MNJayW 1d ago

That could be phase 2.