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Letter to the Editor
The Columbus Dispatch
May 7, 2008

In 2001, I moved from Houston to Columbus to attend Ohio State University. During that time, Houston was in the process of breaking ground on a light-rail project that was met with heavy criticism. As a homeowner in the University District, I can't help but feel that Columbus would be remiss if it didn't at least give the streetcar a chance.

Those who fail to see the need should stop and look at the big picture.

We need a green alternative to transportation in the city, an opportunity to bring economic development to Downtown and a chance to connect the 50,000-plus students and residents of the University District to the city's core...