Minneapolis light rail — possible model for Austin » 0_ARN_min-lrt-dntn-2-trns-passing-5th-St-20151117-1982-xz_lh
Two light rail trains pass on 5th St., a major downtown east-west thoroughfare with dedicated lanes for light rail. Photo: L. Henry.
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