Then the automobile and bus replaced the less flexible mode and the horse and buggy. Articles and editorials in The News Journal have chronicled the rush to add this grandiose fix to Wilmington's downtown and waterfront attractions while more workable alternatives are perhaps ignored. Time, so important to the working world, is also important to the tourist.
Trolley cars have inflexible routes that cost a lot to build, maintain and relocate, if necessary.
Merchants along Market Street express concern about the impact of construction on their businesses. On-going and emergency maintenance of the system might disrupt vehicular traffic flow, which is already approaching gridlock during rush hours. Snow, ice and high winds can raise havoc with street rail and overhead wire systems. Safety is another concern. Passengers will be getting on and off these street cars in traffic, not at the curb.