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Streetcar grand opening
Cincinnati's newest transit option -- the 3.6-mile Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar loop -- celebrates its grand opening today. We're live with editorial cartoonist Kevin Necessary who is drawing people aboard the streetcar as it runs through the city today. We've also got the latest updates from reporters.
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Here's how @CB_Connector is getting Cincinnati ready for its new #streetcar , opening in < 4 hours. wcpo.com/news/insider/t… @WCPOby Pat LaFleur via twitter 9/9/2016 12:17:40 PM -
Here's how @CB_Connector is getting Cincinnati ready for its new #streetcar , opening in < 4 hours. wcpo.com/news/insider/t… @WCPOby Pat LaFleur via twitter retweeted by knecessary 9/9/2016 12:17:52 PM
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Good morning! Today's the day! We're busy preparing all the vehicles. Dedication at 10:30 AM at @WashingtonPark http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr6aWb0WYAAdnC8.jpg
by Cincy Bell Connector via twitter 9/9/2016 12:40:19 PM -
Former Mayor Roxanne Qualls urges expansion of @CB_Connector to more of #Cincinnati & #NorthernKentucky . #streetcar http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr65A5rWIAYlRyV.jpg
by All Aboard Ohio via twitter retweeted by CB_Connector 9/9/2016 2:54:53 PM -
Former Mayor Mallory welcomes former Mayor Roxanne Qualls to the podium. @WCPO @CB_Connector http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr64cAgVMAAn1bt.jpg
by Ally Kraemer via twitter retweeted by CB_Connector 9/9/2016 2:55:17 PM -
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"What a renewed, beautiful city the passengers on the @CB_Connector will see," says Mayor @JohnCranley @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr63FFzWEAIVlap.jpg
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by Pat LaFleur via twitter 9/9/2016 2:57:20 PM
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.@FTA_DOT admin Carolyn Flowers: Modern #streetcars extend #walkablity , complement existing #transit options. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr66MXWXEAAKH0n.jpg
by Pat LaFleur via twitter 9/9/2016 2:59:27 PM -
Eric Avner with the Hale Foundation thanks everyone who made it possible for them to support the @CB_Connector @WCPOby Ally Kraemer via twitter 9/9/2016 3:08:49 PM
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The last streetcar rider from back in 1951, Earl Clark, is all smiles. Looks like he's ready to board! @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr68dLnWYAA2dnW.jpg
by Ally Kraemer via twitter 9/9/2016 3:09:23 PM -
.@Reds heads spotted at @CB_Connector opening. #streetcar @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr68g_CWAAQMxYg.jpg
by Pat LaFleur via twitter 9/9/2016 3:09:35 PM -
The @CB_Connector is free this weekend because of local business sponsors. @WCPOby Ally Kraemer via twitter 9/9/2016 3:10:11 PM
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Cool. @dsmann115 talking about when he took the streetcar decades ago. The @CB_Connector opens today. @WCPO http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr689BQWcAAUPfa.jpg
by Libby Cunningham via twitter 9/9/2016 3:11:31 PM -
Me: "Huh, I accidentally drew #Trump looking a bit like #JabbaTheHutt . Maybe I should change it."
Five seconds later: "Nah ... it's good."by Kevin Necessary via twitter 9/9/2016 3:12:01 PM -
Vice Mayor David Mann remembers riding the previous streetcar, only cost 10 cents back then. @WCPO @CB_Connectorby Ally Kraemer via twitter 9/9/2016 3:12:42 PM
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Vice Mayor @dsmann115 recalls riding #streetcar to get to ballgames as a boy living in #NKY . @WCPO @CB_Connector http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr69O_zWEAALQ4d.jpg
by Pat LaFleur via twitter 9/9/2016 3:12:46 PM -
"Baby, we are going today."- @yvette4cincy . Crowd erupts in cheers when she takes the podium. @CB_Connector @WCPOby Libby Cunningham via twitter 9/9/2016 3:13:10 PM
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