Seattlest: More SLUTs for City Streets

Charles Redell

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:18:41 -0800

You're all right. Streetcars are not rapid transit. I worded that poorly. I just want to see transit options other than buses and would be happy to see more streetcars. My hope is that eventually someone will have that a-ha! moment that TroyJMorris mentioned, only they'll realize they can give streetcars already running on separate tracks, right of way and control over streetlights in front of them. crazy idea huh?

TroyJMorris

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:40:50 -0800

It's all baby steps. After a decade of having these glorified buses running, people may think "Holy shit. What if it didn't get hit by cars once a week by having it's own track... above, below, or next to the street. I'm a genius!" It's just a matter of time...

z33bleoop

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:37:43 -0800

yeah, i agree with jeremy m. barker, the slut isn't rapid transit. real rapid transit would connect seattle to north seattle or the eastside or kent, not neighborhoods just a few miles apart. i'd be happy to see more street cars.

Jeremy M. Barker

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:17:27 -0800

Rapid transit SLUT is not, but that should be okay, too. It's not just the damn east-siders who need rail; buses downtown stop every few blocks. There's nothing wrong with turning those into streetcars.

Weazul

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:31:18 -0800

pfff like every other big city in the country is right by having rail. Besides who'd want to easy access from sea-tac to the U? or from the U to capital hill, or ballard, or pioneer square? Dirty smelly college students that's who! do you want them on your streets? errr trains? .... think about it.

jessejb

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:19:49 -0800

Personally, I like the idea.