Okay, so in 1911, air conditioning was invented and by 1936 so was the double rotor helicopter. Wanna know something else that happened between those years? A little thing called the Interurban...
This thing scooted Galvestonians and Houstonians back and forth along the 50 mile corridor in under 75 minutes. Have you SEEN the traffic lately between Gtown and Houston? You could listen to practically the entire Twilight series on cd before you make it past the Clear Lake City Blvd exit!
We need this thing back. Well, okay, not THIS particular train, but the concept anyhow. Some people might argue that casinos are the quick fix for Galveston. Some people might argue that gambling would bring more negatives to the Island than would support the benefits. All a commuter rail would bring would be MORE PEOPLE. THAT WANT TO COME HERE. And I'm betting that a big system like that might fetch a job or two - huh?
I'm just curious. You all out there that visit IBCGalveston.com, what do you think? Would you ride the rail if we had one???
CHOO!! CHOO!! All aboard. Good call Adrienne. This train idea has to happen. It needs to happen.
I think that this is one of the best ideas I've heard to help get people to the island and for commuters to get to houston. Imagine going to an astros game or a texans game and not having to worry about who's going to drive home. Also imagine the number of beachgoers that can just jump on the train from houston, arrive at the santa fe building and hop on the trolley for a great day at the beach.
nice work!
Yah. I want a new-fangled Interurban - badly. We made a very deliberate choice to move to the Island, and I drive because I have to. Although I spend just as much time in the car from Galveston as I did commuting from the Htown suburbs to downtown, I would much rather be on the train. Plus, I believe more people would make the Island a full-time home when they are able to keep a job in Houston and ride a train "into town."