We have loved the tram system in Montpellier and would like to make a recommendation for Victoria to get together with its 13 municipalities and have a similar system installed. It's so easy to get around town. And the neat thing is that there is a level entry and exit. This means it's accessible for everyone. Strollers and baby buggies can be pushed right in, no need to unload and carry stroller under one arm, baby in the other and shopping bag in your teeth! Wheelchairs, and bicycles, dogs and cats.
Backing out onto platform. There are also lots of hand-holds.
Ticket validating machine. Subscribers can just touch their card to bottom of machine. No need to even insert it.
You can buy a card at each stop that allows you one ride for 1,50€ or 10 rides for 10€. Every time you get on (unless it's within 1 hour of first stamp) you just punch into top of this machine and you are done. Easy as pie. And rails are surface mounted at ground level so taxis, trucks, cars and bikes can drive smoothly over them. Let's push for it, Victoria! Dump the naysayers! And think of the possibilities for a competition to designs the outside of the tram!
Not sure which is my favorite, the blue one or the flower power!
Á plus tard,
Wendy et Marion
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