Anaheim Approves More Money for Streetcar Study
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The additional spending will go toward studying alternative routes so the city doesn’t eminent domain a family hotel, restaurant and ice cream shop to make way for the streetcar.
Sources: Anaheim Streetcar Project Poor Candidate for Federal Funding
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Federal Transit Authority officials have indicated that the nearly $320-million project is not likely to receive federal funding, which would be a potentially major blow.
Controversial Billboard on Anaheim Council Agenda
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City leaders will consider approving the construction of an 84-foot-tall electronic billboard, part of a plan to raise revenue for the city’s new transit hub.
Anaheim Hotelier: Don’t Take My ‘Family Legacy’ for Streetcar
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More than 50 years ago, a Sicilian immigrant built the Park Vue Inn across from Disneyland. Now his grandson says a streetcar project conceived primarily for Disney’s benefit is threatening the life of the family business.
Community Editorial: Would Walt Disney Have Been So Bold?
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While building Disneyland, Walt Disney sold stock to anyone who believed in his dream. But he didn’t take a dime from taxpayers.
Reports Show Disney’s Heavy Hand in City’s Streetcar Design
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Consultants reports show officials from the Disneyland Resort influenced a decision to adopt a more expensive design plan.
OCTA Board OKs Next Step for Anaheim Streetcar
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Directors approve more environmental study but are increasingly questioning the high cost of the project and the apparent lack of financial contribution from Disneyland.
Disneyland Driving Up Costs of Anaheim Streetcar Project
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The estimated cost per mile of Anaheim’s proposed streetcar project is the highest nationwide in recent memory. Demands by Disney are a big reason.
Anaheim Council Advances Resort Streetcar Plan
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The City Council Tuesday approved pursing the $319-million streetcar project despite reservations expressed by Mayor Tom Tait about possible general fund costs.
Anaheim Gives Up On Monorail
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Mayor says $700-million elevated train system, still officially part of the city’s long-term transportation plan, would be “way too expensive.”