In any new efforts, transportation officials must be careful about the deals they make to get that support. Anaheim is a case in point. OCTA got the needed third vote there, but in doing so, put the line out of reach not only for some residential riders but also Disneyland visitors and the thousand of tourists and convention-goers in area hotels. OCTA officials have said they won't go through communities that don't want the rail line. That's a good policy.
Light rail can be an important component in the county's congested transportation network.
The goal should not be to build a rail line. The challenge now is to design one that goes where people want to go, that links up with other regional lines, and can win community acceptance. Webpage postings Printed periodicals. Links are provided when possible.