https://www.consultancy.eu/news/4634/the-countries-cities-with-the-best-tram-systems-in-the-world
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/115498506/worlds-10-best-city-tram-and-street-car-rides
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streetcars_in_North_America#Renaissance
Vancouver, BC was one of the first cities & regions to get rid of them.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/langley-township-interurban-rail-public-transit
Now, its one of the last cities & regions to bring them back. LA & SF have a combination of heavy rail & LRT or trams. Trains, trams & buses can all work well together, when properly coordinated.
https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/vancouver-transpo-grid-or-tube/
