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Think of commuter rail in Northeast Ohio as a vehicle for economic development — and a way to help create the kinds of cities we want, argues Ken Prendergast, head of research and communications at All Aboard Ohio. The group is making a strong push to create a line on existing tracks that would connect Lorain and Cleveland.
It hosted a stakeholder meeting last month with, among others, Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough and Lorain County Commissioner Betty Blair on board. The conversation — about overcoming obstacles and building support — comes to Cleveland this week.
See Prendergast’s proposal (1.6 Mb) on the economic and social benefits of commuter rail, and the recap of the meeting in Westlake.
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Marc Lefkowitz Says:Stephen, read the first line of Prendergast's article:
Er?
Stephen Gross Says:Ok, I'm always excited to hear about light rail and all that, but... Lorain to Cleveland? *This* is the route that they want to develop? Who makes this trip? I mean, I guess commuters who work in Cleveland, but that seems to be about it. The Cleveland-Columbus corridor makes a lot more sense to focus on these days.