All posts in the topic The renaissance of the tram (Short link)
For those who have an interest in the viability and usefulness of any sort of rail-based transportation for Minneapolis, such as LRT, streetcars, trams, PRT, etc., this article will probably be of interest: http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,566419,00.html It describes a large resurgence in usage and construction of tram lines in a variety of French cities, and the many urban renewal benefits they are accruing.