An in-depth look at the recently completed QLine streetcar in Detroit, as well as rapid expansions and community support for Ariz.’s Valley Metro Rail and Seattle’s Sound Transit, where both agencies are spearheading aggressive plans to grow their rail systems.
It’s similar to Google’s Street View system, which offers users panoramic views from on-the-ground positions along many streets and neighborhoods in the world.
In the wake of several serious rail accidents, Congress enacted tougher safety oversight requirements of states, with threats of withholding federal funds for both rail and bus transit agencies throughout each entire state that did not comply.
While cost-conscious consumers are often looking for the best value, there are other factors they should weigh, including the quality of the service they are paying for, safety, and customer service. Effectively learning to sell those finer points to potential customers can greatly impact your bottom line.
The first phase of the express passenger rail service, costing more than $1 billion, will connect the region’s main Central Business Districts of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, while Phase 2 will connect Orlando.
Today, projects are being planned with an eye on how they will fit into the larger multimodal transportation picture, rather than simply moving people along its route.