Interesting that you mentioned the decline of ferries. Streetcar systems depended on ferries to bring riders their way. If you are making a trip by ferry you’ll

Interesting that you mentioned the decline of ferries. Streetcar systems depended on ferries to bring riders their way. If you are making a trip by ferry you’ll need a way to get around when you get off on the other shore. The Atlantic Avenue line in Boston is a good example of a ferry dependent line. Once they opened the East Boston and Sumner tunnels and people could drive through the Bay, taking the train became much less attractive.