In the earliest days of Fargo, both streetcars and steamboats were common sights. Early postcards of Fargo prominently feature the Fargo & Moorhead Street Railway System. The last car ran in 1937.

With wide streets and an ever expanding city boundary, a streetcar system would provide an alternate means of mass transit -- environmentally friendly and forward thinking -- and a unique transportation experience if done right. Get it done sooner rather than later, before density becomes an issue. Connect the system to the Fargodome, shopping hubs, the airport, and bus terminals, thereby creating an interconnected system of mass transportation options.

Tip the hat to Fargo's heritage, attract some tourists, and make a small profit to boot.

The era of the steamboat has come and gone, however Fargo could benefit from the nostalgia of steamboat themed establishments and/or river cruises with a nod to the history of Fargo-Moorhead.