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For a solution to our transportation crisis, it’s time to look up
The Coast is facing a transportation crisis. Surface arteries are jammed, there is no adequate public transit system and gasoline prices are increasing daily. Road building is costly and time-consuming.
There is a way to improve public transportation that we can afford, that doesn’t require a lot of land, doesn’t increase surface congestion, is very safe, and could become a major tourist attraction.
But it requires a change in our way of looking at things. We’ve considered east-west connectors, moving the railroad, and other discarded schemes. Now it’s time to look up.
I propose a monorail system linking the Coast’s cities. NASA and Ingalls workers, among others, need a cheap way to get to work. Tourists, shoppers and casino workers would also benefit from a well-planned system.
I foresee four major loops linking together and linking the Coast. The main loop would service Biloxi and Gulfport; the other loops would connect Biloxi to Pascagoula, Gulfport to Henderson Point, and Henderson Point to Stennis. Loops could be built as needed.
Financing could be by a consortium of government, casinos and private industry. Grants and other incentives could be pursued. Beautiful stations could be built and paid for by those wanting stops in their locales, such as casinos, shopping centers and industries.
With departures every quarter-hour, an automated monorail would be efficient and cost-effective. Electric shuttles could provide surface connections.
As a major tourist attraction, a monorail would be unmatched. Think of visiting Coastwide area attractions in a single day! Or just cruising quietly along the beach viewing the white sands and beautiful homes. Careful planning could make the trip unforgettable! A committee could decide routes and station locations.
The advantages are numerous. Monorails are environmentally friendly, quiet and non-polluting. Elevated monorails do not interfere or interact with surface traffic; they glide over traffic instead of having to stop for it. The beach, back bay or existing rights-of-way could easily accommodate narrow support pylons. (Learn more at monorails.com)
Monorails are proven technology. Miami’s MetroZoo system stood up to the devastation of Hurricane Andrew so well, it was used to give tours in the damaged areas!
I truly believe a monorail system would be the perfect answer to the Coast’s transportation problems. It just requires someone of vision and knowledge to take the initiative.
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