Portland Streetcar Unveiling Event - Secretary LaHood's Remarks
Channel: Bob Richardson
Date: 2009-07-01

The first modern streetcar to be manufactured in the USA in decades was unveiled to the public on July 1, 2009 in Portland, OR.  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood delivered these remarks just before the unveiling.  The streetcar vehicle is made by United Streetcar, LLC. (a division of Oregon Iron Works) in Clackamas, Oregon.  It is based on a European design, but made locally and adapted for US suppliers and markets.