Trolleys Or 'Rapid' Buses?

Transit advocates in Boston are calling for the restoration of trolley service as an alternative to bus rapid transit lines.

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July 17, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

From Boston to Los Angeles, Orlando to Oregon, transportation authorities are embracing a nove and controvesial strategy - Bus Rapid Transit - to accomplish goals that subways and light rail systems alone once met.

Thanks to Bruce Hughes

FULL STORY: TRolleys or "rapid" buses: Decision near at JP

Monday, July 16, 2001 in The Boston Globe

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