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Regional Rail (CATA Rail)Persons in Central Arkansas are interested in exploring transit options that would link the region with rail service. The Central Arkansas Regional Rail Project has been completed. It examines opportunities to implement fixed-route guideway transportation solutions in major travel corridors over the next 20 - 30 years.Public meetings were held to hear comments from citizens about possible alignments and technology. A majority of respondents have said that a Regional Rail Project might offer convenient transit service with comparable travel time and savings to the single-occupant vehicle. They hoped it would also focus development in key transit corridors which would help reverse the trend toward urban sprawl. This report is a stepping stone to a regional rail strategy and plan. It is meant to show the possibilities and the approximate magnitude of construction costs. It also describes the various rail and fixed guideway modes that are currently available. Finally, the report discusses changes that must occur in land development practices if any projects are to succeed. |
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