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Originally Posted by pwp
What's at-grade light rail? I'm a novice in this field but I assume light rail systems are above ground for the most part. If so, I don't know what streets would be suited well for them other than Delaware Ave that have access to downtown destinations.
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The term "At Grade" light rail means running on the surface of the planet.
They can be within their own right of ways, in their own dedicated lanes in streets, or in mixed traffic lanes in streets.
Here's a few examples:
Dedicated ROW:
Dedicated ROW in what use to be a city street
Dedicated lanes in streets:
In mixed traffiic in streets:
Light Rail can also run in subways:
Light Rail can also go elevated:
