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European Grass Lined Green RailwayAlthough it's certainly not a new idea to combine <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/08/07/greening-downtown-los-angeles-park-101/">landscaping</a> with <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/11/28/village-underground-subway-cars-studio-space/">public transportation</a>, we love the sight of these European trams <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2004/12/grass_in_german.php?dcitc=prev_post">gliding along on beds of grass</a>. From Barcelona to the Czech Republic, Frankfurt, St-Etienne and Strasbourg, these public transit greenways are showing the potential of incorporating landscaping into good urban design.1
European Grass Lined Green RailwayThey reduce <a href="http://heatisland.lbl.gov/LEARN/">urban heat island</a> effect, provide a permeable surface for storm water to infiltrate, and reduce pollution.2
European Grass Lined Green RailwayAnd did we mention that it looks so much prettier than concrete or asphalt?3
European Grass Lined Green RailwayWe wish the <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/02/13/interstate-traveler-hydrogen-super-highway-world%E2%80%99s-first-multi-utility-high-speed-rail-system/">public transportation</a> in the US looked this good.4
European Grass Lined Green RailwayMonocle says: "Where possible, this attractive combination of efficient public transport and inspired landscaping should be standard as part of the urban fabric."5
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