U-turn

Star Tribune Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:20:45 GMT
U changes direction on light-rail trains

University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks said the university will support running the trains on Washington Avenue. The University of Minnesota will set aside its long-held objections and support the running of light-rail trains on Washington Avenue, University President Robert Bruininks said Wednesday. "The university does not want to be in the position of bringing this project to a grinding halt or jeopardizing its possible future," said Bruininks, who will urge the Board of Regents to approve the route in meetings today and Friday. In an interview at Morrill Hall, he said the university's negotiations with other public agencies have resulted in "enormous progress" on concerns such as traffic, hospital access and the impact on sensitive research equipment -- and who might pay for solutions.

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