TAMPA'S ELECTRIC STREETCAR: CREATING COMMUNITY VISION THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

The purpose of the Tampa's revived electric streetcar is to provide mobility and connectivity between Ybor City, the Channelside and Garrison Seaport Districts, and the Convention Center in a way that will stabilize existing and stimulate new economic development, and preserve the historic character of the area. Goals and objectives to be realized as a result of the project implementation include: complete the community vision, provide transit accessibility, historic preservation, provide a safe and secure environment, provide passenger convenience, enhance urban aesthetics, provide an efficient and dependable operation, provide intermodal connections, reduce roadway congestion, connect parking with venues, and improve air quality. The system is scheduled to begin operation in late fall of 2000.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Transportation Association

  1201 New York Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC    20005
• Authors:
  • Carroll, S M
• Conference:
  • 1999 Commuter Rail/Rapid Transit Conference, Proceedings
  • Location: Toronto, Canada
  • Date: 1999-5-22 to 1999-5-27
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 171-178

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Community action programs; Cost effectiveness; Electric vehicles; Public transit; Regional development; Streetcars
• Geographic Terms: Tampa (Florida)
• Subject Areas: Energy; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00766383
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 14 1999 12:00AM