Today’s streetcars will be able to minimize or eliminate some of the traditional power elements, thanks to the improved technology.
Streetcar design, tech advances give owners greater flexibility in alignments
Modern streetcars have been successfully inserted into the built environment without the need for additional right-of-way and with minimal disturbance to existing on-street parking spaces, streets, or utilities, allowing owners to bring greater mobility to urban areas once thought too complex for streetcars.