March 12, 2015 is the groundbreaking date set by supporters of St. Louis Loop Trolley, making the beleaguered project a more likely reality after several setbacks and challenges to the proposed 2.2-mile route.
Supporters said Tuesday, March 3, that officials and advocates are invited to gather at 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time March 12 at a politically symbolic location, Limit Ave. at Delmar Blvd. in University City, Mo., "[w]here the City of St. Louis, University City, & St. Louis County meet."
The $43 million route includes 10 stations (up from nine originally proposed), running from Forest Park to University City, including a stop at the Missouri History Museum. The route would connect with two Metrolink light rail transit (LRT) stops at Forest Park and Delmar Loop.
Streetcar supporters had hoped to begin construction last summer. Two GOMACO-built vintage trolleys acquired from Portland's TriMet will provide service.