On Sunday, January 28, 1962, D.C. Transit abandoned streetcar service in DC.

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1. Imagine if the US had not destroyed streetcar tracks and the railroad tracks that connected even small towns in the 40s.

We might today have a nationwide system of high-speed rail and modern trams to whisk people around big cities. Cities like New York would be vastly improved by getting rid of cars in most of midtown and building trams. The added space would allow for more trees to be planted and in summer more outdoor cafes without auto exhaust ruining your meal.

European countries refused to pave everything over to make more roads for cars, and today those countries have amazing rail services. Ancient cities like Amsterdam have modern trams that run right through the city to the places people want to go.