Meanwhile in Kansas City

KANSAS CtTY Streetcar authority wants to see faster travel by rail on its starter 2.2-mile line from River Market downtown to Union Sttition, KMBZ radio reports: Image result for kansas city modern streetcar http://www.snclavalin-railandtransit.com/en-int/case-studies/kansas-city-streetcar-procurement-support

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Streetcar Authority says downtown run to be 20 percent faster

*JIM CUNNINGHAM* http://www.kmbz.com/authors/jim-cunningham

FEBRUARY 19, 2018 - 4:17

The Kansas City streetcar system is picking up speed by making some adjustments to downtown traffic signals and scheduling.

The changes are expected to result in more frequent arrivals, more streetcars on the line and less layover time at Union Station.

"We're moving from a 30-minute round trip to a 24-minute round trip, and then maybe a six-minute layover at Union Station," said Donna Mandelbaum, Streetcar Authority spokesperson.

The streetcar authority is making contingency plans should an extension to UMKC be finalized. Two new vehicles will be placed in service sometime in 2019.

Matthew wrote:

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/longer-trips-for-light-rail-passengers-without-green-light-priority-20180219-p4z0uu.html

'Trams on Sydney’s new $2.1 billion light rail line will need greater priority over motorists at traffic lights in the inner city if
passengers are to avoid longer delays to their trips, an internal report shows.'