Posted Mar 16, 2007, 2:07 AM
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“The Big EasyChair”
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 🌳🌴🌲 Sacramento 🌳 🌴🌲
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One of the reasons why they're considering streetcars is because
streetcars would be much more appealing to people who might otherwise hop in a car and drive themselves 6 blocks as opposed to stepping aboard a bus.
Secondly there is a historical connection to streetcars traveling Sacramento's streets.
Lastly there is a lower operating cost and less wear and tear for Light Rail as opposed to buses. I would assume the same would be true for streetcars, which use less power to operate.
BTW the double decker bus was operated by R.T. for a trial period a few years ago, and the trees were in fact a probelm.
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