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From left: Soren Simonsen, Salt Lake City Councilmember, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and South Salt Lake Mayor Bob Gray announce their plans for a streetcar.
From left: Soren Simonsen, Salt Lake City Councilmember, Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker and South Salt Lake Mayor Bob Gray announce their plans for a streetcar.
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Sugar House streetcar could be back on track by 2012
by Traci Marsing
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The streetcar is making a comeback and residents can look forward to easing car congestion in the heart of the Sugar House community within three years. Sugar House, South Salt Lake City and the...


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    Pete Henneberger proudly stands by his classic Corvair. Bonneville Corvair Club drives residents to Sugar House Park
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    Expert advice now available on the Sugar House Journal website
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    Free Waste Disposal
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    Residents have chance to comment on new city building
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    Mayor Corroon’s Column
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