Will Atlanta’s Streetcar Work?: Possible Clues From Other Cities
In his State of the City message on Feb. 4, 2015, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced plans to expand the city’s new streetcar line to the east, which would connect it to the BeltLine.
But will an expanded streetcar system succeed in Atlanta? Other cities have had mixed results from their streetcar ventures.
A recent article in Politico took a close look at why streetcars have succeeded in some cities, while others have shut down their projects.
Politico transportation reporter Kevin Robillard wrote the article. Robillard spoke with WABE’s Denis O’Hayer about what Atlanta can learn from the experiences other cities have had with streetcars.Denis O'Hayer's Interview with Politico transportation reporter Kevin Robillard
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