In other words, growth in Cincinnati's congestion will be slowed along specific LRT routes, but LRT alone won't be enough to overcome current growth rates in car travel. The LRT strategy is projected to have other major benefits, such as reduction in air pollution, reduction in automobile operating and parking costs, savings in travel time, and savings in public services. Expressed in dollar amounts, some of these benefits are listed in the table below. LRT also has an impact on real estate development and urban growth. As OKI's I-71 study points out, Development of transit stations and transit centers provides opportunities for urban redevelopment and economic investment.
Similar opportunities exist in Greater Cincinnati.
Each of the 30 station locations proposed for the light rail system provides unique qualities to foster economic development creating more livable communities and encouraging continued economic vitality for our region.