We’ve got a new Fact Check up on the site. Mayor Peter Carlisle said rail will take 40,000 cars off the road in 2030. Is that accurate? How did he come up with that figure?

The Fact Check is “in progress” for now, so click on over and share your thoughts as we do our research.

FACT CHECK — Carlisle: Rail Will Take 40,000 Cars Off The Road

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