Portland Streetcar and Aerial Tram

Streetcar started running in 2001. First new modern streetcars in North America. Seattle and others are following; about 80 US cities are discussing streetcars now.
Connects South Waterfront to Northwest shopping area via 7.2 mile (11.5 km) loop through downtown. Middle photo shows view from Feldman’s flat.
10 streetcars, made in Czech Republic. These will be built under license in Portland by Oregon Iron Works starting 2008.
Tram started running in 2006. Designed and built under Swiss supervision
Connects South Waterfront to OHSU (medical school + hospitals) atop “Pill Hill” (500 feet or 150 m) for spectacular view of city

Streetcar started running in 2001. First new modern streetcars in North America. Seattle and others are following; about 80 US cities are discussing streetcars now.