{"id":14,"date":"2008-09-25T11:23:53","date_gmt":"2008-09-25T16:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/genelewisperry.com\/ontrac\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-01-17T20:21:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T00:21:18","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ontracok.org\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Current Oklahoma Rail Transit and Related News:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/17\/2025: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.normantranscript.com\/community\/catching-a-new-train-to-norman-transit-town-hall-jan-30\/article_3d5a0786-d447-11ef-bd20-2ffa9b20a17e.html\">Norman Transcript: Catching a new train to Norman: Transit Town Hall Jan. 30<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/11\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okgazette.com\/news\/swift-expansion-12708517\">OK Gazette: Swift expansion&#8230;OKC hopes for a rapid rise in public transit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/10\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/local\/2024\/12\/10\/how-many-people-use-bus-rapid-transit-okc\/76824314007\/\">NewsOK: More riders than expected have used Oklahoma City&#8217;s RAPID NW bus line<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/4\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/freepressokc.com\/with-450000-riders-okc-rapid-bus-line-hits-1st-anniversary\/\">OKC Free Press:With 450,000 riders, OKC Rapid bus line hits 1st anniversary<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/4\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/local\/oklahoma-city\/2024\/11\/04\/classen-corridor-okc-transit-development-grant\/75993801007\/\">NewsOK: OKC was awarded a $975K federal grant for transit-oriented development. What&#8217;s the plan?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/18\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/local\/oklahoma-city\/2024\/09\/18\/okc-announces-new-public-transportation-embark-director-jesse-rush-monday\/75255040007\/\">NewsOK: City management has chosen OKC&#8217;s new public transportation director. Who is he?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/23\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/local\/oklahoma-city\/2024\/07\/23\/oklahoma-city-mayor-david-holt-state-of-the-city-address-tourism\/74500606007\/\">NewsOK: OKC Mayor Holt touts tourism, industry wins in State of the City address<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/4\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citynewsokc.com\/news\/oklahoma-city-council-greenlights-new-maps-4-bus-rapid-transit-corridor\/article_d9be8206-38f1-11ef-ab87-63861d87edaa.html\">CityNews: Oklahoma City Council Greenlights New MAPS 4 Bus Rapid Transit Corridor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/27\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2024\/06\/27\/okc-will-rogers-airport-light-rail-transit-may-be-on-2025-ballot\/74209729007\/\">NewsOK: Light rail between OKC and Will Rogers Airport may be on the ballot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/11\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koco.com\/article\/oklahoma-city-commuter-rail-vote-possible\/61063499\">KOCO: Voters could decide on a commuter rail connecting parts of the OKC metro by 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/10\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/business\/transportation\/2024\/06\/10\/okc-thunder-nba-arena-elections-transit-network-tax-approval-plans\/73991225007\/\">NewsOK: Downtown OKC arena transit hub, rail system for Norman, Edmond reliant on 2025 election<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/29\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kgou.org\/oklahoma-news\/2024-05-29\/how-could-commuter-rail-fit-in-with-new-downtown-oklahoma-city-arena\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kgou.org\/oklahoma-news\/2024-05-29\/how-could-commuter-rail-fit-in-with-new-downtown-oklahoma-city-arena\">KGOU: How could commuter rail fit in with new downtown Oklahoma City arena?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/21\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citynewsokc.com\/news\/okc-council-to-vote-on-new-arena-plan-for-thunder-including-transit-hub\/article_785863c2-1779-11ef-961d-dff9645fed40.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.citynewsokc.com\/news\/okc-council-to-vote-on-new-arena-plan-for-thunder-including-transit-hub\/article_785863c2-1779-11ef-961d-dff9645fed40.html\">CityNews: OKC Council to Vote on New Arena Plan for Thunder, Including Transit Hub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/20\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/nondoc.com\/2024\/05\/20\/trailer-bill-lifts-sales-tax-election-restriction-okc-metro-commuter-rail-votes-could-speed-up\/\">Non-Doc: As trailer bill lifts sales tax election restriction, OKC metro\u2019s commuter rail votes could speed up<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/20\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2024\/05\/20\/okc-thunder-nba-arena-development-plan-vote-tuesday\/73768687007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2024\/05\/20\/okc-thunder-nba-arena-development-plan-vote-tuesday\/73768687007\/\">NewsOK: City council set to vote on development agreement for new OKC Thunder arena. What&#8217;s in the plan?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/2\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/nondoc.com\/2023\/05\/02\/rta-commuter-rail-proposal-oklahoma-city-edmond-norman\/\">Non-Doc: RTA wants to put commuter rail project before Oklahoma City, Edmond and Norman voters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/28\/2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2024\/03\/28\/guernsey-okc-moving-headquarters-downtown-alley-north\/73123658007\/\">NewsOK: Guernsey moving headquarters to downtown, will anchor Alley North development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/15\/2024: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/opinion\/2024\/01\/15\/oklahoma-needs-other-forms-of-transportation-not-one-more-traffic-lane\/71806389007\/\">NewsOK: As OKC continues to expand, it will encounter massive traffic problems similar cities have<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/21\/2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/freepressokc.com\/oak-development-in-nw-okc-touts-public-transit-walkability\/\">OKC Free Press: OAK development in NWOKC touts public transit, walkability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/13\/2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2023\/12\/13\/officials-to-use-500k-grant-to-study-passenger-rail-between-oklahoma-kansas\/71892678007\/\">NewsOK: Federal officials award $500K to support Oklahoma-Kansas passenger rail expansion project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/3\/2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/okcfox.com\/news\/local\/embark-bus-rapid-transit-okc-metro-transportation-northwest-expressway-meridian-suzanne-wickenkamp-jason-ferbrache\">Fox 25: Embark launches new rapid transit service, aiming to revolutionize transportation in OKC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/1\/2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/business\/transportation\/2023\/12\/01\/okc-traffic-rapid-brt-bus-line-launches-sunday\/71694503007\/\">NewsOK: OKC launching new RAPID BRT line to downtown traffic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/18\/2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2023\/08\/18\/okc-transit-plan-connect-norman-edmond-tinker-air-force-study\/70603113007\/\">NewsOK: Passenger rail service return to Union Station unlikely as part of regional transit plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/22\/2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2023\/05\/22\/okc-edmond-norman-elections-2025-tinker-air-force-base-commuter-rail-tax\/70220827007\/\">NewsOK: Regional transit election likely by early 2025, will fund commuter rail network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/15\/2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/local\/2023\/02\/15\/engineers-seek-feedback-for-61-million-dollar-rapid-bus-transit-plans-in-northeast-south-okc\/69890168007\/\">NewsOK: What is BRT and why is OKC spending $61 million on it? Here&#8217;s what to know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/19\/2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/okcfox.com\/news\/local\/okc-streetcar-achieves-1-million-rider-milestone-after-4-years-of-service-oklahoma-city-mayor-david-holt-rapid-bus-transit-line-regional-transportation-authority-of-central-oklahoma-rta-embark-jason-ferbrache-bus-rail-network-bike-share-commuters\">Fox 25: OKC Streetcar achieves 1-million rider milestone after 4 years of service <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/21\/2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2022\/06\/21\/oklahoma-city-regional-commuter-rail-eligible-100-million-transit-grant-norman-edmond\/7647609001\/\">NewsOK: Edmond to Norman commuter rail in running for $100 million grant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/15\/2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2022\/06\/15\/oklahoma-city-regional-transit-no-longer-connect-del-city-moore-midwest-city\/7618051001\/\">NewsOK: Two cities drop from Regional Transportation Authority as routes and costs emerge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/29\/2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2022\/05\/29\/bus-rapid-transit-could-connect-downtown-okc-tinker-air-force-base\/9894710002\/\">NewsOK: A fast ride between downtown OKC and Tinker eyed as part of Regional Transit Authority<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/26\/2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/kfor.com\/news\/local\/embark-unveils-new-rapid-bus-route-for-nw-okc\/\">KFOR: EMBARK unveils new RAPID bus route for NW OKC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/27\/2022: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2022\/02\/27\/okc-commuter-rail-between-edmond-and-norman-starts-10-million-rta\/6854191001\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2022\/02\/27\/okc-commuter-rail-between-edmond-and-norman-starts-10-million-rta\/6854191001\/\">NewsOK: Midwest City seeks out, Yukon shows interest in joining as Regional Transit costs emerge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/9\/2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2021\/08\/09\/passenger-rail-link-oklahoma-city-surrounding-towns-and-cities\/8035633002\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2021\/08\/09\/passenger-rail-link-oklahoma-city-surrounding-towns-and-cities\/8035633002\/\">NewsOK: Plans advancing for a proposed passenger rail to link OKC with surrounding towns and cities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/28\/2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2021\/06\/28\/okc-low-ridership-may-not-big-concern-okc-streetcar\/7660671002\/\">NewsOK: Development, rather than ridership, a measure of success for Oklahoma City streetcar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/11\/2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2021\/06\/11\/proposed-amtrak-budget-would-expand-oklahoma-heartland-flyer-service\/7619229002\/\">NewsOK: Heartland Flyer expansion to Houston and Chicago could be a lifeline for places like Ponca City<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/5\/2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/2021\/04\/24\/rta-takes-major-step-toward-establishing-commuter-rail-network-okc\/7333394002\/\">NewsOK: OKC could finally get a commuter rail line connecting downtown to Will Rogers World Airport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/28\/2020: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/columns\/2020\/01\/28\/oklahoma-city-takes-administrative-role-in-regional-transportation-authority\/60370998007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/columns\/2020\/01\/28\/oklahoma-city-takes-administrative-role-in-regional-transportation-authority\/60370998007\/\">NewsOK: RTA management shifts to Oklahoma City<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/12\/2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/columns\/2019\/11\/12\/maps-4-includes-87-million-for-public-transit-most-of-it-for-two-bus-rapid-transit-lines\/60421758007\/\">NewsOK: MAPS 4 envisions more transit options, downtown Rotary hears details<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/15\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/news\/columns\/2018\/12\/15\/okc-streetcar-draws-a-crowd\/60483066007\/\">NewsOK: OKC Streetcar draws a crowd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/14\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5617687\/streetcar-fits-into-wider-transit-goals\">NewsOK: Streetcar fits into wider transit goals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/14\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/story\/opinion\/editorials\/2018\/12\/14\/climb-aboard-okc-streetcars-open-for-business\/60483228007\/\">NewsOK: Climb aboard! OKC streetcars open for business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/11\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5617399\/okc-transportation-to-expand-with-bus-route\">NewsOK: OKC transportation to expand with bus route<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/8\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5617199\/bus-rapid-transit-wins-federal-grant\">NewsOK: Oklahoma City wins federal grant for bus rapid transit line<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/5\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5616910\/options-for-getting-around-okc-set-to-grow\">NewsOK: Options for getting around OKC set to grow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/4\/2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kgou.org\/post\/oklahoma-city-metro-takes-big-step-toward-regional-public-transit\">KGOU: Oklahoma City Metro Takes Big Step Toward Regional Public Transit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/29\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2018\/11\/29\/671203167\/talent-wants-transit-companies-near-transportation-gaining-the-upper-hand\">NPR: &#8220;Talent Wants Transit&#8221;: Companies Near Transportation Gaining the Upper Hand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/19\/2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/journalrecord.com\/2018\/11\/19\/okc-council-expected-to-approve-regional-transit-covenant\/\">Journal Record: Transit plan on the rails: OKC Council expected to approve regional covenant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/17\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5615309\/region-is-closer-to-commuter-rail\">NewsOK: Region is closer to commuter rail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/26\/2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/journalrecord.com\/2018\/11\/26\/editorial-is-middle-america-ready-for-commuter-rail\/\">Journal Record: Is Middle America ready for commuter rail?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/17\/2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.normantranscript.com\/opinion\/op-ed-norman-surrounding-communities-at-regional-transit-crossroads\/article_535e9280-9f4c-559a-ac2c-204f60c28e3b.html\">Norman Transcript: Norman, surrounding communities at regional transit crossroads<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/1\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5610192\/oklahoma-city-streetcar-service-to-kick-off-with-weekend-long-celebration-in-december\">NewsOK: Weekend-long celebration to mark Oklahoma City Streetcar debut<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/25\/2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/journalrecord.com\/2018\/09\/05\/on-the-right-track-regional-transit-group-outlines-governance\/\">Journal Record: On the right track: Regional transit group outlines governance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/10\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5604275\/okc-streetcars-hit-the-streets\">NewsOK: OKC Streetcars hit the streets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/5\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5596963\/state-agency-awards-contract-santa-fe-station-improvements\">NewsOK: State agency awards contract for Santa Fe Station improvements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/21\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5595350\/this-week-marks-a-major-step-as-oklahoma-city-streetcar-testing-shifted-onto-downtown-streets-monday\">NewsOK: Oklahoma City streetcar testing begins on downtown streets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/29\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okgazette.com\/oklahoma\/fast-track\/Content?oid=2999584\">OK Gazette: Fast track: Oklahoma City prepares for its first streetcar service in decades.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/12\/2018: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5583219\/oklahoma-citys-first-streetcar-is-rolled-slowly-off-a-flatbed-truck\">NewsOK: Oklahoma City\u2019s first streetcar is rolled &#8211; slowly &#8211; off a flatbed truck<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/21\/2018: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.normantranscript.com\/news\/oklahoma\/coming-down-the-tracks-regional-transit-authority-could-be-up\/article_dc031e02-b42c-5de4-9c00-e5025ec7f9bd.html\">Norman Transcript: Coming down the tracks: Regional Transit Authority could be up and running by 2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/13\/2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okgazette.com\/oklahoma\/with-santa-fe-station-renovations-complete-the-focus-is-on-connecting-more-modes-of-transit-to-the-hub\/Content?oid=2993319\">OK Gazette: With Santa Fe Station renovations complete, focus is on connecting modes of transit to the hub&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/8\/2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5575177\/railroad-station-renovation-celebrated\">NewsOK: Railroad station renovation celebrated<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/16\/2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/newsok.com\/article\/5549289\/regional-transit-authority-would-tie-together-transportation-in-central-oklahoma\">NewsOK: Regional Transit Authority would tie together transportation in central Oklahoma&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/26\/2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okgazette.com\/oklahoma\/local-leaders-make-moves-to-establish-a-regional-transit-authority\/Content?oid=2980848\">OK Gazette: Local leaders make moves to establish a Regional Transit Authority&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Past <strong>Oklahoma Rail Transit Headlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\/16\/2017: OK Gazette: Transit options ride on MAPS 3 Modern Streetcar project as crews begin installing tracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/8\/2017: NewsOK:&nbsp;Streetcar Work Begins in Bricktown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/22\/2017: Norman Transcript: Interurban Line Served Norman from 1913-1947<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/12\/2017: Tulsa World: Tulsa should lead charge for mass transit, rail link to OKC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/21\/2016: Norman Transcript: Cars to rail is culture shift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/26\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Streetcar track construction nears in downtown Oklahoma City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/28\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Construction set to begin on OKC streetcar maintenance shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/27\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City&#8217;s downtown streetcar logo and design unveiled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/12\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma&#8217;s passenger rail line in jeopardy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/5\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Kansas City streetcars making comeback after 6-decade hiatus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/3\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;OKC Council advances streetcar, park, convention center projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/23\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City gives go-ahead on streetcar deal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/11\/2016: NewsOK: Kansas City travelblog: Touring the grand Union Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/26\/2016: OK Gazette: Streetcar plans expand to include southern route&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/26\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;OKC streetcars&#8217; arrival runs ahead of schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/21\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City&#8217;s streetcar story is all about development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/19\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;OKC deal with streetcar manufacturer puts tram plans into motion \u2014 for a cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/17\/2016: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City Council OKs MAPS 3 streetcar route to serve convention center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/10\/2015: OK Gazette: Area mayors go all-in for a regional transit system; voters are next to get on board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/1\/2015: Oklahoma Watch: Q&amp;A: Oklahoma City Area Mayors Launch Effort to Form Regional Transit System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/1\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City metro-area mayors vow cooperation for regional transit services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/17\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Does Oklahoma City&#8217;s streetcar route need to be remapped?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/10\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City Council chooses new MAPS 3 streetcar builder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/5\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Streetcar builder switch gets MAPS 3 advisory panels&#8217; OK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/3\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City is ready to switch streetcar manufacturers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/2\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City streetcar contract falls into jeopardy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/23\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City panel recommends approval of $23M streetcar contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/17\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;First OKC streetcar is expected to arrive in fall 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/8\/2015: OK Gazette: Streetcar project is well underway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/26\/2015: OK Gazette: OKC metro to form regional transit authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/20\/2015:&nbsp;NewsOK:&nbsp;Opinions differ over rail depot mural in Oklahoma City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/7\/2015: Journal Record: On-time Arrival: City says Santa Fe Station will be ready by end of 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/14\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City streetcar discussion covers motor mounts, possible route changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/4\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City&#8217;s renovated Santa Fe Station to open in two years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/3\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;New drawings show renovation plans for Oklahoma City&#8217;s historic Santa Fe Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/20\/2015: NewsOK:&nbsp;Potential dispute arises over who will build Oklahoma City&#8217;s streetcars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/9\/2015: Tulsa World:&nbsp;Passenger train service may be rolling out of Tulsa by March, officials say<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/19\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City streetcar advisory board has concerns on lead bidder&#8217;s late delivery to Seattle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/16\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Czech company is leading contender to build MAPS 3 streetcars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/4\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City considers MAPS 3 streetcar proposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/4\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Santa Fe Station plans feature tunnel linking downtown Oklahoma City, Bricktown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/1\/2014: Tulsa World:&nbsp;Trains, buses and automobiles: Passenger rail coming next year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/14\/2014: OK Gazette: Oklahoma City well down the road to creating a truly regional public transportation system&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/8\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma completes $75M sale of railroad track<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/6\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma Transportation Commission votes to sell rail line for $75 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/26\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Future of Oklahoma train line remains uncertain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/22\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;The Eastern Flyer &#8211; Photo Gallery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/19\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City celebrates ownership of Santa Fe Depot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/5\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City chugs ahead with plans to revamp Santa Fe Depot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/15\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City to acquire Santa Fe Depot after objections dropped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/12\/2014: NewsOK:&nbsp;Sapulpa-to-Oklahoma City train trips sold out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/25\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City Council gives streetcar route the go-ahead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/6\/2013: NewsOK: Grant, legal decision clear way for downtown depot conversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/5\/2013: Mass Transit: Oklahoma City Awarded $13.6 Million Grant for Downtown Transit Hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/23\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;Streetcars in 2017?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/22\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;Advisory panel maps out route for Oklahoma City streetcar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/17\/2013: NewsOK: Transportation secretary hails Utah&#8217;s rail system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/16\/2013: &nbsp;NewsOK: Oklahoma officials discuss passenger rail service between OKC, Tulsa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/15\/2013: NewsOK: ODOT explores possibility of Tulsa-OKC train<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/25\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;Excursion train recommended for creation of Adventure Line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/29\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;Oklahoma City seeks to condemn, acquire Santa Fe train depot in $21 million dispute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/15\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;Plans for Bricktown garage clash with planning for rail transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/4\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;COTPA trustee: Time to lay groundwork for better OKC public transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/21\/2013: NewsOK:&nbsp;Time for a conversation to solve OKC&#8217;s transit shortcomings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/26\/2013: NewsOn6:&nbsp;Passenger Train Advocates Urge State To Keep Sand Springs To OKC Track<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/22\/2013: Edmond Sun: Next steps on tap for Norman-Edmond rail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/22\/2013:&nbsp;Edmond Sun: Local commuter rail would depend on cooperation of railways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\/12\/3013: NewsOn6:&nbsp;Group Says State&#8217;s Sale Of Rail Line Could Kill Passenger Service Between OKC, Tulsa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/12\/2013: Edmond Sun:&nbsp;Mass transit can bring a prosperous future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/31\/2013: Edmond Sun: Committee considers Regional Transit Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/24\/2013: Edmond Sun: Group looks at commuter rail for metro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/1\/2012: NewsOK: MAPS 3 streetcar preferred route presented to Oklahoma City Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/17\/2012: NewsOK: Oklahoma City mayor&#8217;s roundtable draws lessons from Salt Lake City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/27\/2012: News9: Plans unveiled for downtown OKC streetcar system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/17\/2012: NewsOK: Transit alternatives begin to emerge downtown in Oklahoma City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/27\/2012: NewsOK: Board says Oklahoma City should buy Santa Fe Train Depot for transit hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11\/2\/2011: OK Gazette: Plans for commuter rail could be complicated by a transfer in ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/28\/2011: Journal Record: Neighboring communities pledge support for OKC mass transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/22\/2011: NewsOK: Loss of Amtrak would be blow to state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/21\/2011: Oklahoma Gazette: Art Deco train depot will serve as \u2018Grand Central Station\u2019 for metro\u2019s transit system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/9\/2011: NewsOK: Oklahoma City Council to consider transit hub study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/17\/2011: Journal Record: OKC Metro-area leaders unite for mass transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/6\/2011: NBC: Ridership up on Amtrak Heartland Flyer route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/1\/2011: Oklahoma Gazette: Mass transit ABCs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\/12\/2011: NewsOK: Oklahoma City public transit ranks low in new national study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/21\/2011: NewsOK: Santa Fe depot called a potential site for downtown OKC transit hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\/5\/2011: NewsOK: Oklahoma City Council accepts recommendation for downtown streetcar route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/6\/2011: NewsOK: Consultants suggest Bricktown top spot for $10M transit hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/26\/2011: Oklahoma Gazette: Hub Hookup&#8230; A public transit centerpiece creeps toward reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/18\/2011: Tulsa World: Action urged on mass transit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/14\/2011: Fox 23: Tulsa to OKC passenger rail service proposed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12\/27\/2010: Tulsa World: Group plans for Tulsa&#8217;s public transportation needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/17\/2010: OnTrac: Federal Rail Transit Funding \u2013 Will Oklahoma City Finally See Its Share?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/15\/2010: NewsOK: Passenger rail service from Oklahoma to Kansas discussed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/13\/2010: President Obama hosts infrastructure summit \u2014 Mayor Cornett urges investment in cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10\/1\/2010: New Study Ranks OKC 2nd in Worst Peak Hour Travel Times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/18\/2010: Norman Transcript: Central Oklahoma gains from MAPS hub study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/14\/2010: Council Approval of MAPS 3 Transit Funding Moves Regional Hub Study Forward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9\/01\/2010: Rail proponents meet with Texas rail reps to talk about commuter rail\u2019s next step in Oklahoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\/06\/2010: KTUL: Commuter rail service could be closer to reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/16\/2010: Tulsa World: Commuter rail system part of downtown master plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\/11\/2010: Tulsa World: Oklahoma seeks high-speed rail funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\/14\/2010: New York Times: High-Speed Rail Will Spur Growth in Hub Cities, Says Mayors Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/26\/2010: Houston Tomorrow: 9 in 10 Americans view high-speed rail as a good long-distance travel option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/10\/2010: New PBS documentary reveals America\u2019s transportation past, present and future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/4\/2010: Oklahoma Gazette:&nbsp;Secret architecture makes Santa Fe Station possible as OKC transportation hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\/4\/2010: Tulsa World: Tulsa hasn&#8217;t missed the train yet, state says<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/7\/2010: The Transport Politic: The Year&#8217;s Top Transit News &#8212; 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