  urlLink Ribbons blue . . . Houston rail . . . no A's for Arizona : "Phoenix is getting a taste of the future as Houston begins service on its light-rail system. Heading up to last week's opening, the system faced critics and SUVs running into trains. Now, ridership is heavy and businesses along the line - those that made it through the construction period - are seeing more customers than ever. Congested Houston built the system, and voters approved an ambitious expansion despite the vendetta by right-wing Texas Rep. Tom DeLay, the U.S. House leader, who blocked federal help. " 
