Fort Worth Streetcar

I think if you read The Dean Files regularly, you know both Jen and I love the city where we live, Fort Worth. We also love the walkability and public transport of forward-thinking cities, such as Portland. Streetcars, really, are one of the "things" that help make a city friendlier to both pedestrians, and the environment.

Earlier this month, the federal government announced that Fort Worth was to be the recipient of a large grant for streetcar construction. Almost immediately, pundits and politicians started holding forth about how we should decline the funds. Why is this so bad for Fort Worth that we have to turn down free money for its construction? Even if you are opposed to public transit, wouldn't it create jobs locally and improve tourism?



Well, it looks like the streetcar still has some supporters and proponents. Head on over to one of our favorite blogs, FortWorthology, to read more:

Smart Pro-Streetcar Op-Ed Shows Up in Star-Telegram By: Kevin Buchanan