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Streetcars have made a comeback in many places around the world. I don't know exactly what has led to this comeback, but one factor may be low-floor trams,[0]
by DiogenesKynikos 4y ago
Streetcars have made a comeback in many places around the world.
I don't know exactly what has led to this comeback, but one factor may be low-floor trams,[0] where the floor is just a few inches above the street level, which makes boarding much easier.
Trams tend to have smoother rides than buses. For short distances (a few kilometers), they're a pretty nice way to get around.
0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-floor_tram https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-floor_tram
- bombcar 4y agoLow-floor trams make a huge difference, because the ADA also attacked many potential streetcar/tram designs, since the tram floor was higher you either needed to raise station platforms so high as to not be a curb anymore, or you had to otherwise add wheelchair lifts, etc - not just simple ramps. It was done (the old San Diego high-floor trollies had them) but it was a significant stop/delay when it had to be used. The newer ones are barely noticed at all.