Mission Statement Surveys & Opinions

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NEW TRENDS IN AMERICA

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 neighbor-hoods, but also in a classic technology, the urban streetcar that can serve as a major catalyst for urban revival. As traditional neighbor-hoods 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 and Heritage Trolley 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 ex-change among those planning or those operating such lines, and to encourage reasonable technical and strong safety standards.