Tracking the Streetcar Comeback in American Cities

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By Angie SchmittJan 10, 2014, 10:37 am52 pts
Streetcars are back in the U.S. in a big way. Inspired by the Portland Streetcar, and helped along by federal programs like New Starts and TIGER, cities across the United States are breaking ground and beginning service on modern streetcar systems. Test running the new Tucson streetcar. Image: City of Tucson…

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