ONE Transit commuter rail
ONE Transit is advancing plans for a regional commuter rail system that would connect Edmond, Oklahoma City, and Norman. The proposed 39-mile route would include 10 stations and is currently estimated to cost about $1.8 billion to build.
The project would require significant public funding, including a proposed regional sales tax, and would create ongoing costs to operate and maintain the system.
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