Originally Posted by
Dahon.Steve
I also want to add that even though the roads looked in bad shape, it didn't matter because the tram was on smooth rails. Cities did not need to spend millions fixing roads because there was no need. We are all paying for the never ending repavement of local roads through property taxes or rent.
Roads have to be smoother when you are travelling at 40-60 than 4-6 mph. People's expectations were lower. Go out in the country and you'd find deep ruts in the mud.