Light rail denials: Ever run to the train just to have doors close in your face? (VIDEO)

Light-rail trains need to stay on a schedule -- so it's understandable that sometimes conductors must close the doors and take off even when they can see someone rushing toward an entrance. Besides, how often does that really happen? Very often, according to a recently posted video on view below,...
By Michael RobertsApril 22, 2011
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Light-rail trains need to stay on a schedule — so it’s understandable that sometimes conductors must close the doors and take off even when they can see someone rushing toward an entrance. Besides, how often does that really happen? Very often, according to a recently posted video on view below, which edits together a slew of what it describes as “light rail denials.” Check it out below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naDl-31M18k

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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