A Model For Seattle's Monorail

Seattle looks to Vancouver's SkyTrain system for inspiration.

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October 14, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

"Like a monorail, the SkyTrain combines mountain views with the pleasure of looking down on gridlocked drivers. High-rises have grown up around the stations, boosting the clientele and reducing regional sprawl. TransLink, the local public transportation agency, says the original line now covers its own operating costs, a rarity in North America."

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

FULL STORY: Vancouver's SkyTrain: model for the monorail?

Sunday, October 13, 2002 in The Seattle Times

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