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I am not sure why streetcars have become the end all in some transportation circles. Portland envy? They are expensive, have a significant environmental footprint, and raise transportation equity issues. One former Chinese transportation planning student of mine was shocked at how "old fashion" the US had become in its use of streetcars.

Let's not forget the problems on H Street, NE: the streetcars do not connect to metro on the west side (thank you Mr. Klein and Mr. Fenty for that), there are historic preservation concerns with the overheard wires, and the city is now battling a community on where to keep the cars. Perhaps we need to change people's perceptions of buses.

by EmmJF on Jun 19, 2012 10:53 am • link • report

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