ยป A Streetcar I Desire
As long as we’re on the topic of light rail, I looked up the map of the streetcar network that Victoria had before WW2. It turns out it was easy to find. I’ve copied it into Google Maps to ease your analysis and trigger your longing:
“Nobody’s going to drive this lousy freeway when they can take the Red Car for a nickel.”
“Oh, they’ll drive – they’ll have to. You see, I bought the Red Car so I could dismantle it.”
Don
10 Jun 08 at 10:59 am
I totally forgot that was the plot of Roger Rabbit! Nice to know that even the big evil corporates lament the loss of streetcars…
Jared
10 Jun 08 at 10:27 pm
In a few minutes of searching I failed to find any reasonable argument about why streetcars are better than buses. Seems like construction of the lines are hella expensive (both $$$ and the political will to tear up major streets). I’m guessing the end result is cheaper day to day maintenance and better for the environment?
Ryley
11 Jun 08 at 2:46 pm