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Third Rail Rapid Transit Magazine #5 1975 July thru September
Third Rail Rapid Transit Magazine #5 1975 July thru September
10 Pages
LIGHT RAIL has been making news lately as development has gone forward on new standard vehicles in both the U.S. and Canada. The Boeing SLRV visited Boston while the CLR V was shown at the Canadian National Exhibition. In Philadelphia, the first national Light Rail Conference drew unexpectedly large crowds. Both covers & p. 50
EDITORIALS: Should We Complete the Interstate Highway System? and Transit’s Neglected Job Potential.p. 51
TMB Plays Ball With New York’s MTA. Or does he?p. 52
PRESS REVIEW: Interesting recent items from other journals.p. 52
LETTERS: A Marching Song for Rapid Transit; Interest in a TR Editorial; and Boston’s Transit were the subject of recent correspondence.p. 53
NEW YORK’S FARE skyrocketed September 1, taking commuter fares along for the ride. Separate articles describe the City’s Action; the Political Background; and the Public Reaction. Also, a bit of Transit Trivia; New Service Cuts; a Break for the Rockaways; and the “Surprise” Retention of the Same Old Token. Plus a wry illustrated look at N.Y. transit, vintage 1903.pp. 54-56
NEWS BRIEFS: Sen. Taft Rips UMTA on Light Rail; Toronto Notes; a New Home for SOAC; Attractive Transit; and Cleveland’s New RTA.pp. 57-5
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