STREETCARCOMMITTEE.ORG

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 of choice 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.