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'Europe’s New Trams Are Reviving a Golden Age of Transit. Tramways were once a staple of European cities. Now, a new generation is enhancing urban life once again. In dozens of cities across Western Europe, trams have been making a comeback. Over the last three decades, some 25 cities in France alone have revived their once-shuttered tram systems. These 21st century tramways are decreasing congestion, reducing air pollution and reclaiming the urban landscape from cars — proving that old ideas can breathe new life into cities. For 15-year-old Milo Calvar of Strasbourg, the tram is just another part of teenage life. “When I go shopping, or when I go to the mall with my friends, the tram is pretty useful,” says Calvar. “It’s quick, it’s clean, you can go anywhere.” Unlike the city’s buses, trams in Strasbourg run mostly along their own rights-of-way, allowing them to bypass city-center congestion. Moreover, as Strasbourg expands its “low-emission zones” — the selective banning of polluting vehicles from central areas — the all-electric trams will only become more critical. The Strasbourg tramway has lived up to its original promise, and the model has inspired both visitors and city officials far beyond the banks of the Rhine. The flexibility and lower construction costs for trams means a denser, more expansive street-level network than possible with an underground metro. Trams are also compatible with different environments, like confined street spaces, pedestrian areas and mixed traffic. All while reducing pollution.' Sharing our news via @rtbcheerful . . . #carboncapture #environment #RestoreOurEarth #environmental #peoplefixingtheworld #tram #publictransport #newworld #newwayofliving #leaveonlyyourfootprints #bethechange #savetheenvironment #sustainabilitymatters #pioneersforourplanet #livetoexplore #earthlovers #sustainabledesign #environmentalawareness #environmentallyconscious #environmentalhealth