Light rail provides economic rebirth to neighborhoods. Neighborhoods afflicted with decreasing retail and commercial business can revitalize their economy through light rail. Light rail accessibility can also attract new industry to the community and increase the community's tax base. Light rail transit generates millions in additional state tax revenues. Additional state tax revenues from new development can lure new businesses to the region and create new jobs.
Light rail keeps central cities strong.
Light rail maintains transportation choices for employees and reduces downtown congestion and parking demand. Light rail transit provides better access. It can link businesses, retail and entertainment districts together that would otherwise have no connections. Light Rail Benefits, continued. Light rail transit connects employees to employers.