Legislators in Texas are proposing the creation of a commuter rail line running throughout the fast-growing border region near the Rio Grande River. Though the proposal was voted out of the state senate in early April, proponents are pushing forward.
"The string of cities that make up the Rio Grande Valley may one day be linked by commuter rail that would bring public transportation to the border region's expanding slate of universities, shopping centers, and tourist spots."
"The Valley could be the next in a list of places that are building or have recently built commuter rail systems."
"Proponents want passenger trains running on existing freight track that parallels U.S. 83 east and west across the Valley. The bill does not call for any state funding or allow municipalities to tax for the rail without voter approval."
FULL STORY: Rail might one day link Rio Grande Valley cities

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