(I wish I could edit my headline... Heavy-Rail vs. Light-Rail)
The University of British Columbia recently published the results of a staudy in which they compare various forms of transportation to determine which was the most energy efficient. The study included a subway, bus system, streetcars, a Prius, and an SUV. They found the streetcar system to be the most efficient. It was cheaper to build and required less right-of-way acquisition.
Another reason I like streetcars is because the system is more easily expanded and adapted for heavier-use times. Here's the link to the article:
globeandmail.com: Rethinking the need for speed
Implications for a future streetcar system in OKC?
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