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Council approves $150,000 MPO study to test feasibility of light‑rail and short‑range rail service
Summary
The council approved awarding an MPO-funded $150,000 contract to Kimley‑Horn for a light‑rail feasibility and long‑range planning study examining a downtown–midtown corridor and potential future connection to proposed high‑speed rail; the study will research precedents and coordinate with Union Pacific talks if warranted.
The City Council on Jan. 22 approved awarding a $150,000 contract, funded by the Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), to Kimley‑Horn and Associates to perform a two‑phase light‑rail feasibility and planning study.
Michael Powell, presenting for staff, said the study will first test short‑range feasibility — with special attention to a downtown‑to‑midtown…
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