Overview:The city of Tyler in East Texas is exploring the possibility of implementing a light rail system to ease traffic congestion caused by its rapidly growing population. The city's Metropolitan Planning Organization director, Michael Howell, believes that a light rail system could make Tyler more accessible and reduce the number of cars on the road. However, the feasibility of such a system depends on the support of the state and federal governments, as well as large rail companies. The city is seeking input from residents through an online survey and a virtual town hall meeting to determine whether the community would support such a project.