Mission:
Urban life in America is making a strong resurgence. This has led to a
revival of interest not only in the preservation of historic districts and urban
neighborhoods, but also in a classic technology—the
urban streetcar—that
can serve as a major catalyst for urban revival. As
traditional neighborhoods in older cities become the location ofchoice
for more American—singles, young couples, families, and empty-nesters alike—there is an emerging a need to provide good
and attractive transit service to these areas. The APTA
Streetcar
Subcommittee (of the APTA Rail Committee) was formed to promote the development of
vintage/heritage trolley lines and modern streetcar lines in urban centers, to
foster information exchange among those planning or operating such lines,
and to encourage reasonable technical and safety standards.
