Dan S. 5/8/08 Comment

Dan s. said...

The "advanced streetcar-like technology" is probably a battery-powered streetcar. I know that Godfrey has been looking into this technology, but up until now he has mentioned it only in the context of other transit routes (circulating around downtown, or connecting Ogden to Riverdale). From the linked article it looks like the range of the existing version may be pretty limited, though I don't see why it couldn't be extended.

While Godfrey has implied that these systems might cost less than a trolley streetcar (with overhead electrical lines), I'm not convinced. The vehicles are undoubtedly more expensive, which would probably cancel the savings on the electrical infrastructure. But I still like the idea because it's aesthetically nicer and uses a bit less right of way.

In any case, it's still a streetcar and I highly doubt that Godfrey has actually endorsed it for the line to WSU and McKay-Dee.

May 08, 2008 8:20 AM