It is with sadness that we learned of the death of Langley Powell on August 31st.  He spent much of his transit career in San Diego where Cubic Transportation Systems is headquartered, so his accomplishments resonate on a professional – and personal – level. In 1980, when most transit systems had abandoned the idea of using trolleys for light rail transit, Langley Powell began running the San Diego Trolley and saw quick success.  The San Diego Trolley, which back then ran from downtown San Diego to the border, now runs over three rail lines and 53.5 miles to transport over 32 million passengers every year.