Goodbye Gridlock
MINNEAPOLIS--April 10, 2003--Say hello to a transit system so efficient it could end traffic congestion in cities everywhere. Now, after 20+ years of development,
a functional demo is ready to debut
It has no fixed routes. It takes you directly to your destination without ever stopping. And it sits waiting for you whenever you need it. Offering almost as much flexibility as an automobile, SkyWeb Express has been shown in studies to be the only mass transit capable of enticing large numbers of drivers away from their cars. For this reason, SkyWeb Express may soon make traffic jams a thing of the past.
"There are several features that give SkyWeb Express its incredible flexibility," said Dr. J Edward Anderson, designer of SkyWeb Express and CEO of Taxi 2000 Corporation, the company that developed it. "First, its vehicles are guided by an automated control system. Second, its stations are offline, which means they don't interfere with the flow of its vehicles. And third, the privacy of its rides ensures that riders never have to stop to let strangers get on or off."
Benefits for riders
| -- | Riders travel nonstop to their destinations |
| -- | Riders almost never have to wait for vehicles |
| -- | The ride is private |
Benefits for communities
-- So low-cost to operate, it will earn a profit
-- Can operate without taxpayer subsidy
-- Uses less electricity than any other transit system
Key features
-- An automated control system guides each vehicle along the most
direct, efficient route
-- Elevated mini-monorails install quickly and use little space,
at a fraction of the cost of other systems
-- Stations are "offline," which means they don't disrupt the
flow of vehicles
-- SkyWeb Express is modular and can be upgraded quickly, with
minimum disruption
At 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 10, 2003, a functional prototype of a SkyWeb Express vehicle and guideway section will be demonstrated at a product launch ceremony. The event will take place at 8050 University Avenue North in Fridley, MN, the headquarters for Taxi 2000 Corporation, developer of SkyWeb Express. For comprehensive information about SkyWeb Express, Taxi 2000 Corporation or this event, visit www.taxi2000.com .