[PRCo] DC Streetcar

[PC]

Thank you Mr.Brashear; this is very interesting isn't it.  I just took a casual look; we know humanity so there shall
always be someone with a contrary opinion ready to 'bring suit' against the current plans, even a century from now
and even if all lines are built as proposed.

Is this what makes life interesting?

Merry Christmas!


PC



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On Tue, 12/24/13, Derrick Brashear <shadow at dementix.org> wrote:

 Subject: Re: [PRCo] DC Streetcar
 To: "Western PA Trolley discussion" <pittsburgh-railways at mailman.dementix.org>
 Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 6:09 AM
 
 In reading about the Potomac Yard
 linear park that just opened I ran into
 info about the DC streetcar and overhead wires.
 
 Here, have the legal opinions from the current line about the old laws.
 
 http://hbx.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddot/publication/attachments/dcs_systemplan_oct2010_appendix_p.pdf
 
 
 
>  On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 11:42 AM, PC <pcc_sr at yahoo.com> wrote:
 
 > You always post such nice summaries Mr.Brannon.  From the post by
 > Mr.Brashear it seems 'an act of congress' is the original reason for ban on
 > overhead in the city isn't it.  In those days buses had significantly less
 > capacity than trolleys let alone lower acceleration and power and could
 > still queue at bus stops.  While buses are able to pull around one another
 > in theory it is a little more difficult in practice isn't it.  Safety is an
 > issue with people running to catch a bus along with other vehicle traffic.
 >  If the facts were known I seriously doubt buses did better and most likely
 > were slower than the cars weren't they.
 >
 > Did you see the system Mr.Brannon?  I was able to ride and was impressed
 > with the speeds, especially on the street under wire.  I was there only a few times but I am glad I had the opportunity.
 >
 >
 > Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
 >
 >
 > PC