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gptkbp:instanceOf
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transportation system
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gptkbp:advertising
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station signage
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gptkbp:annualRidership
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over 1 million annually
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gptkbp:artwork
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at select stations
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gptkbp:built
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1924-1927
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gptkbp:community_impact
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improved access to jobs
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local advocacy groups
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gptkbp:communityEvents
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annual rail festival
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced local transit policies
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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local schools involvement
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gptkbp:electrification
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overhead wire
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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reduced traffic congestion
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gptkbp:famousLandmark
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located at former stations
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gptkbp:fareSystem
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minimal incidents
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gptkbp:feedback
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surveys conducted
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gptkbp:frequency
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every 15 minutes
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gptkbp:funding
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city bonds
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gptkbp:future_plans
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revival discussions
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first rapid transit system in Rochester
part_of_Rochester's_transit_history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Rochester Industrial and Rapid Transit Railway
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gptkbp:infrastructure
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elevated and surface tracks
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gptkbp:inspiration
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modern light rail systems
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gptkbp:key_figure
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gptkb:John_M._McCarthy
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gptkbp:legacy
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led to the development of bus services
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gptkbp:length
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19 miles
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Rochester,_New_York
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gptkbp:maintenance
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gptkb:Rochester_Transit_Corporation
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gptkbp:mission
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available online
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gptkbp:notable_event
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last passenger service in 1956
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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dedicated right-of-way
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gptkbp:opened
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gptkb:Lake_Avenue_Line
1927
1956
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gptkbp:openedIn
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declining ridership
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gptkbp:owner
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City of Rochester
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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200
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gptkbp:productionCompany
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gptkb:Rochester_Railway_Company
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gptkbp:productLine
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Main_Line
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gptkbp:public_perception
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mixed opinions
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gptkbp:public_transport_access
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with bus services
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gptkbp:revenue
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fare-based
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gptkbp:route
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Rochester to Irondequoit
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures
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generally safe
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gptkbp:serviceType
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commuter rail
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gptkbp:stations
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12
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Rochester_Transit_Corporation
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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historical society initiatives
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gptkbp:technology
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gptkb:New_York_City_Subway
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gptkbp:ticketingSystem
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zone-based
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gptkbp:track
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4 ft 8 1⁄2 in
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gptkbp:transportation
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influenced future transit projects.
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gptkbp:type
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light rail
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