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Food Trams:
When cities upgrade their tram and subway fleets from time to time, what happens to the old models that get removed from service? There’s only so much space in a transit museum, so what about putting them to use for other purposes?
The Watermael-Boitsfort section of Brussels is now home to a tram car that has been converted for street food use. It features a kitchen, a take away window, a small seating section inside, and some outdoor tables. Items for sale include burgers, sandwiches, fries, salads, fried snacks, drinks, and more.
I’m not sure how this one came to be, but cities all over should take note and think about related program ideas. It creates a destination other than the scrap yard for old trams while also providing low cost facilities and structures to food entrepreneurs.
Step aside food trucks, it’s time for food trams!
(Unfortunately, despite being on tracks, it appears to be stuck in place. Maybe the next one will be mobile.)
Related Post:
Food + Transit = Food Tram
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posted by Richard W. Smith at
11:17 AM
