Trolley Articles
Trolley systems are getting more and more attention across the country. Below are links to articles that may be of interest - most recent first:
A Trolley Runs Through It
by Laura Williams-Tracy, Charlotte Business Journal, June 17, 2002 (link)
This is an outstanding article on the Charlotte Trolley and the impacts
it has had on development along its route.
Greenway Trolleys
Rail Transit Online (May 2004)
Rich 'Hoods, Poorer 'Hoods Toss LRT Hot Potato
Southwest Journal (December 20, 2002)
Mass Transit on Right Track with Trolleys
Star-Telegram - Ft. Worth Sun (December 8, 2002)
Streetcars Are Desired in Minnesota
Minnesota Daily (University of Minnesota), April 8, 2004
Many Take Free Ride on New City Trolley
The Dallas Morning News (December 29, 2002)
Quotes
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 22, 2004
Tommie Williams, chair of Georgia's Senate Transportation Committee is working to bring an eight-mile streetcar line to Peachtree Street in Atlanta. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution quoted him as saying:
"People come to Portland, Oregon, just to ride the streetcar. I can't imagine people coming to Atlanta just to ride the bus."
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