The city has dramatically expanded its public transportation services early in the 21st century, including the opening of a light-rail line in 2008.

But Dallas, of all places, built a light-rail line that has proved surprisingly popular, and now Austin's leaders were convinced that they could, too.

Since June 2006 it has instead operated as a light-rail line, using trams.

A light-rail line to Minneapolis is scheduled to open next year.

The state plans to build an $850 million light-rail line to link the waterfront with park-and-ride lots in the meadowlands.

Public construction projects, including football and basketball stadiums, highways and a light-rail line, provided stimulus.

In addition, a light-rail line would be limited by the narrow main streets of key downtown areas.

The city transport department plans to build a light-rail line and the public transportation system is as good as any other major Korean city.

For instance, an average of 27,000 daily riders used the light-rail line in Portland, Ore., in 1996.

East Link, scheduled for full completion in 2020, will be the first time that a light-rail line will operate on a floating bridge.