mass transit !
Yes, in Southwestern Pennsylvania from the 1890's through the early 1950's ther existed a light rail electric transit/tolley system that traversed most of Fayette, Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties. The population was largely concentrated around several (Uniontown, Connellsville, Mt Pleasant, greensburg, latrobe, mckeesport ) small cities, a dozen or so boroughs (or villages) and hundreds of little hamlets (or patches as they were know). The tolley had its own right-of-way and a schedule that operated 24-hours/365 and at frequent headways. Before the mass use of autos and TV this was the only way to get around. Besides, at Connellsville & Greensburg the trolley connected with the B&O and Pennsy to take one anywhere.
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