In this video, Streetfilms takes a ride on the Seattle Streetcar, one of the new wave of modern streetcar systems serving as a model for cities across the United States.
This video really drives home how comfortable and smooth a modern streetcar is to ride. Seattle’s Simple Measures classical chamber music group decided to hop on the Seattle Streetcar and put on a show. The smooth, quiet ride and spacious interior of a modern streetcar allowed them to easily perform for riders.
In this video, Portland, Oregon’s then-City Commissioner, now-Mayor Sam Adams discusses the benefits of a modern streetcar system.
This video features several clips showing how modern streetcars work, what they’re like to ride, and how they fit into the city around them.
EDIT: For some reason, this video has been removed from YouTube. We’ll see if we can get a replacement. This video showcases modern streetcar systems, both built and planned, across the United States, showcasing how wide-ranging the modern streetcar renaissance has become – and how many cities recognize their importance in creating 21st century places.
This video shows the excellent accessibility of modern streetcar systems – the modern streetcar’s curb-height floors, open center section, large doors, and automatic ramps mean anybody can ride with ease.
These photos show the modern streetcar system in Portland, Oregon, which serves as a model for many other modern streetcar systems. These photos give you an idea of how the streetcar fits into city neighborhoods, and how easy it is to use. Click on any of the photos for a larger view.
A streetcar is a small train that runs on steel tracks in mixed traffic. They are modern, sleek vehicles that are electrically powered, quiet, and offer a smooth ride for up to 130 passengers on board. The tracks are placed in a lane of traffic near the curb. At places where the streetcar stops, the [...]
As a growing city wanting to shape a new and vibrant future for itself in the 21st century, a future that is competitive with cities across the United States for new economic growth, increased sustainability, and quality of life, we believe a modern streetcar system to be essential to Fort Worth’s prosperity.
