In 1930, the Electric Railways Presidents' Conference Committee (PCC) is set up to examine ways in which streetcars can match the comfort, image and performance of their primary competition - buses, trolleys and private automobiles.
The committee decides to develope a modern streetcar using the most advanced technology of the time.
After one of the most expensive research and development campaigns in the history of the American transit, the PCC car is created. With their first application in Brooklyn in 1935, PCC cars instantly enhance the competitive position of public transit against other modes of transportation. They are still manufactured today.
In 1930, the Electric Railways Presidents' Conference Committee (PCC) is set up to examine ways in which streetcars can match the comfort, image and performance of their primary competition - buses, trolleys and private automobiles.
The committee decides to develope a modern streetcar using the most advanced technology of the time.
After one of the most expensive research and development campaigns in the history of the American transit, the PCC car is created. With their first application in Brooklyn in 1935, PCC cars instantly enhance the competitive position of public transit against other modes of transportation. They are still manufactured today.
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