affordable to build
1/5th cost of highway
construction
Projected $800 million cost for 16 mile 3rd lane between
Novato/Petaluma = $50million per mile
Property/business owners invest around Trolley stops not bus stops |
affordable for all
Reduce the number of cars you own
Reduce the cost of car
payments, maintenance, registration and insurance
Cars cost 15% to 20% of your annual income |
healthier environment
Trolley routes along towns/cities connect to buses, trains, and ferries
70% of urban Marin will be within a 1/2 mile of each trolley stop
No overhead wires, trolleys charge at each stop |