Shokufeh is... home

Back on track

Today - two years, two months, and two weeks, minus two days, after the storm - the streetcar is once again running on St. Charles between Lee Circle and Napoleon Avenue.

When I first moved back here last year, I always checked for streetcars before driving across the neutral ground. Even though it had been six years since the last time I'd lived here. Even though the streetcars weren't running. Old habits, including the good ones, die hard. Unfortunately, I would say that's one habit that finally died, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who would say that. So, wish me, and all the other drivers on the roads that cross St. Charles, luck.

Driving hazards aside, I am so happy that this piece of New Orleans is once again functioning. It's one of our symbols. It's part of our transportation system. It's one of our tourist attractions. It's a source of revenue. It's back on track.

Next stop: the rest of the line.