Ebbie, your "down south expert" is probably going on the theory that a normal town of 300,000 would be needed to get the number of riders needed, but I think the unique situation of Juneau would allow it with much fewer people.

This would of course depend on peoples commitment to the system, and the systems commitment to service.

A trolley type system might be more effective there, and could easily be powered by electric.

There are many difficulties ahead, but if we have the vision to see that things can be made better, the problems have solutions. We just have to remember that solutions aren't always universal, and may require adjustments to different situations. The hardest part is getting enough people to see the problems as they are, as problems that have solutions.

BHSC