Streetcars to come back?
Brownstoner had a story on Friday about the (very exciting) possibility of streetcars returning to Brooklyn.
Streetcars were once a big part of Brooklyn life—could they play a role in connecting currently underserviced areas while enhancing the street-level experience? That’s the theory being floated by some enthusiasts. And people are starting to listen. Most notably, DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Kahn who, noting the success of its streetcar system in generating economic developer, recently said “We need to rebalance the transportation network and make it as efficient and effective as possible.”
The article goes on to say that the Brooklyn waterfront would benefit greatly from revival, as the 4th avenue subway line is between 1-4 avenue blocks up the hill, and the B37 runs about every twenty minutes at peak hours. Besides, streetcars are just cool. More here.
Sunset Park has its fair share of old train and streetcar tracks and I’ve found most of them along the waterfront area. Are there other areas?
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