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Feb 28, 2006 12:39 am US/Central

Mayors Promote Light-Rail To Connect Twin Cities

Minneapolis (AP) ― Civic leaders are rallying for a light-rail line that would link Minneapolis with St. Paul.

The proposed line stretches eleven miles and will cost about $840 million. It'll connect St. Paul's Union Depot with the new light-rail transit station near the Metrodome.

Supporters of the project -- including Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman -- toured the proposed route Sunday.

The Metropolitan Council is expected this year to decide whether to build the light-rail line or opt for a less-expensive busway.

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