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Eight Reasons Elyria Should Uphold Street Railway Franchise
Elyria voters are urged to support the City Street Railway Franchise citing efficiency gains and new revenue to sustain service. The ordinance proposes a 7 cent cash fare, 8 tickets for 50 cents, free carriage for under fives, and school rates. The company added cars to provide fifteen to twenty minute service at peak times and will coordinate with the Baltimore & Ohio crossing. The rate request mirrors rising costs since 1916, with operating expenses up 41 percent while miles run declined. The franchise supports local jobs, tax impacts, and broader civic welfare, though it faces a near-term referendum and a three-year term with possible revision.
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