[DizzyEdge]

I really like streetcars, but what would be the compelling reason to have one on any of these routes rather than a bus?
To me the big plus with a streetcar is the ride quality. Smooth acceleration and deceleration, and a smooth ride. Street cars also have a feel of higher quality, because the smoother ride means a quieter ride, whereas a bus is like a noisy rattle machine.

Could you get the best of both worlds for less cost and more flexibility by buying buses with the best suspension and gearing (CVT?) you can get?