by Samantha Martinez & Natalia Hernandez
SAN FERNANDO - It was 9:00 AM on a Sunday morning, November 9, 2008, when Ridley Elementary School drummers led the procession introducing the new Trolleys to the citizens of San Fernando. Congressman Howard L. Berman helped make sure the city received the federal funding for this project.
The Trolleys run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). CNG is a more environmentally clean alternative to regular petroleum gas and diesel fuel. San Fernando opened its first CNG station earlier this year, in March. The CNG Station and the new Trolley system are two steps San Fernando is making towards a “Green” city. Hopes for this project are also to increase mobility among its citizens.
Trolley stops can be seen throughout San Fernando. There are no set routes. Depending on ridership, the routes may change. The Trolley service is free till the end of the year. Beginning January 1, 2009 the fare will increase to 25 cents. Currently, there are two trolley’s in service. More are to come.
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