Monday, June 30, 2008

I bet your car can't do this...


  • Powered by renewable energy sources, it is 100% pollution free, self-sufficient and highly resistant to power failure, fire, flood and weather conditions.
  • Solar cells generally come with a 20+ year warranty, making system maintenance minimal and infrequent.

  • With redundant safety systems, using space-age technology as a model, Mass Tram presents a safe, efficient means of travel.

  • Every unit operates independently of the system, and is fixed to a track with a specific route, making danger of terrorist activity low compared to our current aviation system.

  • Thousands of American jobs will be created to revamp aircrafts, purchase and install solar equipment, wind turbines and equipment, erect the rail system, and to engineer system design.
  • Customer service jobs will be created to serve passengers. Parking attendants, retail shop owners, managers and employees, security, agents, and many more positions will be created.

  • De-commissioned Boeing airliners can be purchased reasonably (see cost analysis); the system will quickly pay for itself.
  • Surplus solar and wind-generated electricity can be sold back to the respective power companies, generating yet more income for Mass Tram America and helping our nation reach renewable energy goals.

  • The Mass Tram can be built quickly. It could be operational within a few years.

  • Mass Tram America travels at speeds of 100-200 mph, significantly decreasing travel time.

  • Emergency response in remote locations can be implemented using Mass Tram lines.

  • The low cost of running the system translates into low fares for passengers. This would lure more people away from reliance on automobiles, whether commuting to work or traveling across the country. However, passengers will have the option of bringin their cars with them when using Mass Tram, for transport when they arrive at their destinations.

  • The estimated cost of building the Mass Tram system is far lower than current transportation systems.

  • This system is the solution to America ’s troubled highway system in so many ways: traffic fatalities, rising gas prices, road construction and weather conditions will not burden its passengers.

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