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As someone who lived in Zurich, which serves >200M streetcar rides yearly: It is, just not for the reasons you think. Streetcar lines are largely built to have
by m_mueller 10y ago
As someone who lived in Zurich, which serves >200M streetcar rides yearly: It is, just not for the reasons you think. Streetcar lines are largely built to have their osn reserved space along the roads in a space saving fashion. That means way less sensitivity to traffic situation. That means that, while slow, ETAs are quite reliable. That means you have something you can plan tight schedules with - and at the same time relax while driving. Couple that with efficient and abundant local trains and you have something way more comfortable and efficient than cars.
- jhbadger 10y agoYou'd think, but the H-street line (which is what the earlier poster was referring to) doesn't have its own dedicated space (the rails run over areas also used by cars) and often has collisions with traffic. As a non-driver who recently moved back to the DC area, I applaud the idea of new transit options, but the DC streetcar wasn't thought out well and has probably discredited the idea here.