Tag Archives: Commuter Rail

Carmageddon It!

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

TweetThere are moments when I am glad I left Southern California for good in 1996. Leading up to this weekend, Los Angeles had been scared to wits by this so-called “Carmageddon.” Exactly what is happening is the State of California’s … Continue reading →

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High Gas Prices vs. Public Transit to the Ball Game

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

TweetThis post was originally published on The Heirloom on May 16, 2008. It has been reposted updated on here to reflect a very special occasion later this evening. Enjoy… The Light Rail Station at Target Field. Photo by Randy Stern … Continue reading →

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The Reverse Commute – By Northstar

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Tweet Northstar train arriving in Big Lake for the afternoon ride home. All photos by Randy Stern In the Twin Cities, regular petrol is now averaging $3.54 a gallon. Diesel is sitting between $3.75 and $3.95 a gallon. Have we … Continue reading →

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Riding The Northstar

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Tweet The Northstar locomotive resting at Big Lake. Photo by Randy Stern The test of a transportation mode is how it would serve the public. The “how” in this case is to find a way to bridge a growing part … Continue reading →

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All Aboard The Northstar!

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

Tweet Northstar waiting at Target Field station. Photo by Randy Stern The train is almost here! This Saturday kicks off a celebration unseen in the Twin Cities since the opening of the Hiawatha light rail line. The opening of the … Continue reading →

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