Despite Setback, Lone Star Rail Moves Forward
April 16th, 2016
April 16, 2016 - TheRivardReport.com
The decision by Union Pacific to end its working relationship with Lone Star Rail District(LSRD) in February, was a blow in efforts to develop a passenger rail line between San Antonio and Austin.
But in a special meeting Friday in San Marcos, district directors reaffirmed their commitment to find a solution to growing traffic congestion along the Interstate 35 corridor.
The district’s board of directors voted 12-1, and asked the organization to continue its current Environmental Impact Study process, and ensure that the process includes all alternative options.
Read more: http://therivardreport.com/lone-star-rail-goes-forward-despite-setback/
Additional coverage: http://kxan.com/2016/04/15/new-development-for-central-texas-commuter-rail/
http://tpr.org/post/san-antonio-austin-commuter-rail-not-dead-yet#stream/0
The decision by Union Pacific to end its working relationship with Lone Star Rail District(LSRD) in February, was a blow in efforts to develop a passenger rail line between San Antonio and Austin.
But in a special meeting Friday in San Marcos, district directors reaffirmed their commitment to find a solution to growing traffic congestion along the Interstate 35 corridor.
The district’s board of directors voted 12-1, and asked the organization to continue its current Environmental Impact Study process, and ensure that the process includes all alternative options.
Read more: http://therivardreport.com/lone-star-rail-goes-forward-despite-setback/
Additional coverage: http://kxan.com/2016/04/15/new-development-for-central-texas-commuter-rail/
http://tpr.org/post/san-antonio-austin-commuter-rail-not-dead-yet#stream/0