The United States of America's Forgotten Metro - The Tren Urbano: Episode 127

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Today, we'll be discussing America's OTHER forgotten metro line, the Tren Urbano. Just how did Puerto Rico get an elevated rail system, why didn't it get a ring of rail around the whole island, and how might it be made better?

In the news: the Kansas City Streetcar will reach its full length starting in May (6.4 miles).

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References & notes

  1. [1] Mass Transit: KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension to open for passenger service May 18
  2. [2] KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM: S-Line extension aims to provide easier access to businesses, housing in Sugar House
  3. [3] City of Kansas City: KC Streetcar Starts Rolling to the River on May 18
  4. [4] Wikipedia: Puerto Rico
  5. [5] Wikipedia: Tren Urbano ยง Rolling stock
  6. [6] Wikipedia: Puerto Rico Metropolitan Bus Authority
  7. [7] U.S. Department of Transportation: Tren Urbano
  8. [8] Robert Schwandl's Urban Rail Blog: SAN JUAN Tren Urbano
  9. [9] Metro Magazine: Tren Urbano represents historic landmark for Puerto Rico
  10. [10] Yo Soy Borinquen: Tren Urbano (Urban Train)
  11. [11] Greater Greater Washington: Metro has a twin in San Juan, Puerto Rico
  12. [12] Wikipedia: Rail transport in Puerto Rico
  13. [13] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: CPI Inflation Calculator
  14. [14] Sistema de Metro de Puerto Rico (Map from TUSCA, 1972)