This would be a fixed guide way, probably a light rail or a streetcar. Mr. Kolman stated that the trolley, which holds 100 people, could be refurbished for use along MLK or River Street that would have a dramatic effect on traffic and parking on those areas. The trolley system is proposed to go from Victory Drive, MLK Boulevard, and down River Street. Mr. Levy stated that we have a bus system now that runs all over the City half empty. Mr. Wilkes replied that it would be easier to get tourists onto a trolley that is a very attractive and highly visible tourist oriented transportation mode.
People have reservations about boarding a bus especially in a strange city.
Mr. Kolman stated that five or six years ago when the subject of the downtown shuttle service was first broached, it is getting better all the time. The reason why the shuttle system is still suffering is because there are not any perimeter parking lots that are really effective but that is in the works, too. Ultimately the shuttle system will ease the parking problem in the downtown area. Mr. Levy stated that this is a study, but the truth of the matter is that he has never seen a study on anything that did not recommend it. This would be a study to evaluate the accessibility of CAT s bus stops throughout the County.