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Questions & Answers

How much will the construction of the line cost and who will pay for it?

Based on the feasibility study from 2000, the estimated costs for construction are $35 million. The Loop Trolley Company will seek 80 percent of the funding through federal transportation sources. Members of the region's congressional delegation have been contacted and support the project. The remaining 20 percent will be raised by The Loop Trolley Company from local private and public sources.

Will the cars run in the middle of the street?

The feasibility study concluded that the modern design of streetcars is to put them in the driving lane with curb bump outs at locations for boarding passengers. A few parking spaces will be turned over to the trolley. These will be more than offset by those who decide to take the trolley to The Loop or History Museum rather than drive.

Will the cars be handicapped accessible?

The plan is to make the cars accessible for the handicapped. Curbside lifts or ramps are planned rather than to include lifts on the trolley cars themselves.

How many total trolleys are needed?

The feasibility study says five cars total are needed. The Loop Trolley Company would like to rehabilitate a variety of historic trolleys representative of the various cars that served St. Louis for so many years.

How frequently would the cars run?

Every 10 minutes during peak periods and every 15 minutes in off-peak times.

What would be the hours of operation?

The trolleys would operate from 10 a.m. until 1 a.m.

Have other cities restored historic streetcar service?

Many cities have restored streetcar service including Tampa, Little Rock, Portland, Memphis, Charlotte, Dallas, and New Orleans.

Who supports the effort to restore trolley service?

In addition to The Loop Trolley Company and Citizens for Modern Transit, the effort is supported by our congressional delegation, University City, The City of St. Louis, The Missouri Historical Society, The Loop Business District and numerous neighborhood groups.