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Central Arkansas Transit Authority. Enhancing the Downtown Economy. Streetcar Cost Comparison. Comparison of Initial Start Up Costs . Comparison of Streetcar Operations. Construction of the River Rail was relatively low . The River Rail is operated very efficiently,
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Central Arkansas Transit Authority Enhancing the Downtown Economy
Streetcar Cost Comparison Comparison of Initial Start Up Costs Comparison of Streetcar Operations Construction of the River Rail was relatively low. The River Rail is operated very efficiently, costing $35 less per hour than the next most efficient historic streetcar system.
Economic Enhancement Study • Inventory of Businesses & • Capital Improvements • ------------------------------------ • Walking tour of area • Forming key partnerships • Contacting each location • Verifying data & info Study area based on a ¼ mile buffer area (a 5 minute walk) AND the built environment Study area = less than 1 square mile
Have the downtowns experienced an economic revitalization?
River Rail Expansion Studies • Extension north along Main St in NLR – 2.5 miles • Extension south along Main St in LR – 1.5 miles