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CommunityWith help from some federal money, service by the Channel Cat passenger ferry will expand to East Moline. MetroLINK has just received a 1.8 million dollar grant from the Federal Transit Administration.
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EconomyThe Quad Cities is one step closer to being ready to host passenger rail service, whenever it eventually begins. Last week, a pedestrian bridge was lifted…
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CommunityThe Channel Cat Water Taxi is all done for the season. Because of cold weather, Metro Link decided to cancel the final weekend. Along with ending early,…
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CommunityNow that the Mississippi River is finally back below flood stage, the Channel Cat Water Taxi has officially launched its new season. Jennifer Hirsch, from…
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EnvironmentThanks to a federal grant, Metro Link has been able to buy five more "battery electric" buses. The public transit provider for the Illinois Quad Cities…
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CommunityA new bus service is designed to reduce traffic congestion during construction of the new I-74 bridge. On Monday the "Stretch" commuter bus service began…
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CommunityJust in time for the beginning of summer, the Channel Cat Water Taxi will open for the season. For the 24th year, the signature blue boats will travel…
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CommunityPeople who live in the Illinois Quad Cities can get a free ride and a free turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. Tomorrow at noon is the deadline to make a…
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CommunityThe season ends this weekend for the Channel Cat Water Taxi. It will make its final trips across the Mississippi River on Saturday and Sunday. Hours for…
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EnvironmentMetroLink will expand its bus fleet next spring with two, new electric buses. This morning, the mass transit agency and Proterra bus company gave…