Taken for a Ride
Why were America's streetcars abandoned in favor of freeways, and what were the consequences for our cities?
Awards & Recognition
Nominee
1997 International Documentary Association (IDA) - International Documentary Association
Once, virtually all of America's cities featured quick, cheap, and efficient streetcar systems. Why was the streetcar abandoned in favor of freeways, what conspiracies were afoot, and what were the consequences for our cities?