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Boston considering monorail travel to beat congestion

In effort to reduce congestion on the city’s streets, Boston officials are said to be considering the adoption of an above-ground rapid transit system, according to a recent report by the Boston Globe. Operating on a monorail system that would be erected above and along current traffic corridors, the JPod system would consist of carrier cars, or pods, that would run regardless of the traffic situation or weather conditions. JPod’s founder, Bill James says the network would be powered by solar energy,
August 17, 2015 Read time: 1 min
In effort to reduce congestion on the city’s streets, Boston officials are said to be considering the adoption of an above-ground rapid transit system, according to a recent report by the Boston Globe.

Operating on a monorail system that would be erected above and along current traffic corridors, the JPod system would consist of carrier cars, or pods, that would run regardless of the traffic situation or weather conditions.

JPod’s founder, Bill James says the network would be powered by solar energy, making it safer, faster, cleaner and more affordable than current modes of transportation.

City Councillor Stephen J. Murphy has expressed support for the system, noting that it would be privately funded, while State Senator Robert Hedlund has drafted a measure in the legislature supporting its development.

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