Oakland Transit Line Explored

I’m always happy to hear the city talk about new transit proposals; unfortunately, we rarely see them come to fruition.  In this latest proposal, Dan Onorato appeals to private investors to help create a Downtown-Oakland transit system.

It seems like there are a number of ideas being thrown around, but I’m most interested in the “personal rapid transit” component of this project.  It appears that they are looking to model this after WVU’s current system.

Could we have these little guys running around Oakland?

Something like this could have a a great deal of potential especially in those hilly areas of the city, as well as Intra-neighborhood travel… Then again there’s always the two-wheeled option for your short commutes.

… Or even the lost art of walking!