Streetcars in North America - Wikipedia
Streetcars or trolley (car)s (American English for the European word tram) were once the chief mode of public transit in hundreds of North American cities and towns. Most of the original urban streetcar systems were either dismantled in the mid-20th century or converted to other modes of operation, such as light rail.
Streetcar | Facts, History, & Development | Britannica
Streetcar, vehicle that runs on track laid in the streets, usually operated in single units and driven by electric motor. Early streetcars were either horse-drawn or relied on storage batteries that were expensive and inefficient.
List of streetcar systems in the United States - Wikipedia
This is an all-time list of streetcar (tram), interurban and light rail systems in the United States, by principal city (or cities) served, and separated by political division, with opening and closing dates.
Tram - Wikipedia
A tram (also known as a streetcar or trolley in the United States) is a type of urban rail transit consisting of either individual railcars or self-propelled multiple unit trains that run on tramway tracks on urban public streets; some include segments on segregated right-of-way.
Home - DC Streetcar
DC Streetcar proudly transports residents and families of DC while offering consistent service and great features. A lot of our features are family-friendly and make it easier to ride while your little ones are with you.
Daniel Caesar – Streetcar Lyrics - Genius
2015年11月12日 · “Streetcar” is a melancholy and soulful rendition of Kanye West’s 2008 song titled “Street Lights” from his album 808s & Heartbreak.
Seattle Streetcar - Transportation | seattle.gov
Plan your trip by consulting the Seattle Streetcar Route Map, Seattle Streetcar Real-Time Map, or by using transit tools and resources. The Seattle Streetcar is accessible and easy to board for all users. Bicycles and service animals are permitted aboard. Learn more about accessibility.
The real story behind the demise of America's once-mighty …
2015年5月7日 · Streetcar systems went bankrupt and were dismantled in virtually every metro area in the United States, and National City was only involved in about 10 percent of cases.
The History of Cable Cars and Electric Streetcars - ThoughtCo
2019年1月30日 · The Streetcar. The streetcar was the first important improvement over the omnibus. The first streetcars were also pulled by horses, but the streetcars rolled along special steel rails that were placed in the middle of the roadway instead of traveling along regular streets.
Streetcar, Cable Car: What’s the difference?
But, there’s a simple test to distinguish streetcars from cable cars: If it runs on steel rails with a trolley pole connected to an overhead wire above, it’s a streetcar. If it runs on steel rails with an open slot between them, and no overhead wires, it’s a cable car.
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