Island Transit is a

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company operating in

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. The company runs bus routes, and a

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system, called

Galveston Island Trolley The Galveston Island Trolley is a heritage streetcar network in Galveston, Texas, United States. As of late 2006, the total network length was 6.8 miles (10.9 km) with 22 stations. The Galveston Island Trolley is operated by Island Transit. ...

. The system was started in 1893, with its streetcar system. The

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(FEMA) and the Federal Transit Authority have agreed to fund the repair of the rail cars, that were damaged in

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Bus routes

*1 71st St via Market/Broadway *2 UTMB/Ferry Rd

External links

Island Transit Website

References

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