Video - Why Not Light Rail?

Are trains that mix with traffic and pedestrians really a good idea for fast, safe and economic transit? Watch these videos and judge for yourself. Then ask yourself, Why Not Monorail?

Houston Metro's Greatest Hits

Just a few video-documented incidents from Houston's Metro light rail system. This is not just limited to Houston, EVERY light rail system suffers accidents of this sort. Results are system delays (unreliable systems lose riders), repair costs, litigation costs and of course the tragic injuries and deaths that result.

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Los Angeles MTA Train hits Bus

Reliable transit? Think of all the folks along this line waiting for their train, It happens all too frequently with ALL light rail systems that operate in the streets.

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Phoenix Light Rail Van Crusher

As always, the light rail folks tell us it's those pesky drivers that are the fault, not an inherent problem with surface rail.

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Phoenix Light Rail compilation

Why do light rail operators include cameras on their trains? So they can blame everyone but themselves for the accidents...in court!

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Prague Tram derails

If you don't like seeing people killed, you may want to pass on this one. Simply put, steel rail systems can and will derail.

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and now for some contrast to light rail....

One mile of monorail (Seattle Center Monorail). Included in about two minutes of travel: twelve road crossings, several red traffic lights ignored and higher speed than would ever be dared in the kind of traffic below. Not one collision with pedestrians or street vehicles since 1962. The same goes for all other monorails.

Now, why are you letting them build light rail in your city?