Trolley Tracks

Worst: Louisville made a huge mistake trashing its once-robust trolley system

  Derby Day, 1948, was the last day of trolley operation in Louisville. What once was an extensive, thriving transportation system has now been relegated to...

Making the case for a streetcar line along Market Street

I am a big fan of streetcars and their potential to have transformative effects on neighborhoods and cities as a whole. I am so...

Reflecting on the Lost Schnitzelburg Trolley Loop

Schnitzelburg was once defined by a trolley loop connecting it with Downtown and beyond. The one-way tracks followed the route described in the amazing...

Snapshot: Shelby Street Trolley Tracks Exposed

While we were visiting the 810 East Broadway development yesterday, we noticed a stretch of metal streetcar track that had been exposed during construction....

Trolley Tracks Revealed on Preston Street

Utility work on Preston Street between Main Street and Market Street this week revealed original train tracks beneath the asphalt road's surface. Louisville had...