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NJ Transit is studying bringing its Hudson-Bergen light rail to...Bergen County
NJ Transit is one step closer to putting a Bergen in the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail.
Right now, the trolley-type cars run only in Hudson County. But the transit agency approved an environmental study yesterday for a plan to extend the line 10 miles north of its Tonnelle Avenue stop in North Bergen, terminating at Englewood Hospital.
"The Bergen portion of Hudson-Bergen will finally be implemented," said Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Rose Heck, a former assemblywoman and longtime advocate for light rail in Bergen County.
She touted the economic benefits to Bergen County and "barrier-free service to schools, hospitals, universities and commercial centers." ...........................(more)
The complete piece is at: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/nj_transit_studying_extension.html
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