The Word on WALLY (Washtenaw Livingston Line)
In case you haven’t heard, there are two different Ann Arbor Commuter Rail proposals in the works. Both the WALLY (Washtenaw Livingston Line) and the Ann Arbor-Detroit Line are slated to begin in the fall of 2010.
The AATA is helping to coordinate the WALLY project and has been leading meetings of interested folks for a while. The last meeting was held on June 22nd.
While it looks like the rail cars and other details are going smoothly, there is still the issue of funding for the WALLY. MDOT did not receive Stimulus funds for the project, and is now trying for something called TIGER funds (info on TIGER funds in the comment section).
If you want to read more about WALLY and view the presentation from June 22nd click here.
FYI, more info on TIGER funds:
TIGER – Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery. This is the 1.5B portion of the stimulus under the discretion of the Secretary of Transportation. Target projects are between 20 and 300 million dollars, although a waiver can be received if the estimated cost is less than 20 million.
http://www.dot.gov/recovery/ost/
Comment by Nancy Shore — June 26, 2009 @ 2:51 pmGreetings:
I just found this site – did not know you were here! Please be aware that there is a WALLY Coalition meeting coming up. Details: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10 am – 12 noon; Northfield Twp. Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor – 8350 Main St. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189. All interested persons are welcome. Questions? Contact Michael Benham – mbenham@aata.org
Comment by Michael Benham — October 13, 2009 @ 2:07 pm