Vintage Streetcars
When you go to the city of New Orleans in Louisiana, you will observe that the streetcars are a great part of their busy and active street life. This is one of the main means of public transportation that any vacationer or a tourist can take advantage of. As one of the New Orleans travel tips, you should be aware of the average fare that will be charged on you when you take a streetcar. There are actually three operating lines for the streetcars in this city and they are the St. Charles Avenue Line, Canal Street Line and the Riverfront Line.
The streetcar drivers will charge you 1.20 dollars when you go through any of those three lines. Currently, they offer discounts for senior citizens. Persons who have disabilities as well as those children two years of age and less will be admitted for free.
Streetcars in New Orleans
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetcars_in_New_Orleans
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
http://www.norta.com/
The St. Charles Avenue Line is the longest line among the three and is in fact the oldest operating street line in the world. You will surely be proud as you take this route. Although Hurricane Katrina did great damage to the three celebrated lines, nothing can stop them from operation. They resumed taking in streetcars on June 22 of the year 2008 so that the passengers will be able to enjoy a fantastic ride once again.
Up to the early 20th century, there are a lot of lines that was once used in the city. However, the three remained as the top lines because they are still in a very good condition. St. Charles Avenue Line also became famous due the fact that almost all the types of streetcars in the United States already passed through this line. New Orleans travels will never be this pleasant.
New Orleans Streetcars
http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/streetcars.html
St. Charles Streetcar Line Update
http://www.norta.com/StCharles/
Have fun out there!
