Trolley questions
Laura Foley-Colvin, community information coordinator for Claremont, e-mailed some question and answer information about the Claremont Village Trolley.
City of Claremont
Trolley Questions
(Rev: 9/8/08)
What kind of fuel will it run on?
-Clean burning gasoline.
When will it be up and running?
-October 30th from 11 am to 11pm. The inaugural ride ceremony will be at 10 am at the Depot on the 30th.
Do you think the trolley will boost business in the Village? Why?-
-"Yes. By allowing visitors to Claremont to easily move from one side of the Village to the other in a quick convenient way, it enhances the shopping experience. The trolley will also allow people to leave their cars parked at the parking structure or in the Metrolink lot for a longer time and ride the trolley into the heart of the Village," said City Manager Jeff Parker.
Do you have to build any new signs or trolley stopping areas as well? At what cost?
-Yes, the City will be constructing stops and installing signage, at an approximate cost of $65,000.
Have you hired a driver(s)? What training do you need to be a trolley driver?
-Pomona Valley Transportation Authority (PVTA), who currently operates the City's Dial-A-Ride and Get About services, will be providing the drivers for the trolley. To drive a trolley like this requires the same types of certification as driving a para-transit vehicle, which is a Class B commercial drivers license with a "P" Passenger endorsement. This certification requires 24 hours of classroom training and an additional 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Will the trolley be accessible to people in wheelchairs?
-Yes. There is a wheelchair lift in the back section of the trolley.
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