The six new S700 streetcars join Charlotte’s current light rail fleet of 42 S70 light rail vehicles.
Balancing equity, sustainability an ongoing challenge for transit
METRO Magazine Publisher James Blue's column from the April issue.
The six new S700 streetcars join Charlotte’s current light rail fleet of 42 S70 light rail vehicles.
METRO Magazine Publisher James Blue's column from the April issue.
Today’s streetcars will be able to minimize or eliminate some of the traditional power elements, thanks to the improved technology.
Since voters green-lit the project by approving its major funding source in 2012, some $1.7 billion in economic development has initiated around the 2.2-mile streetcar line.
Opponents ignore all the evidence that shows that public transportation is one investment that contributes to sustainable economic growth, that you really can have green investments.
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