Electric streetcars in Detroit?&nbsp; The project begins in earnest this week.&nbsp; At this point, the funding is mostly private, with &quot;investors&quot; viewing the money as a gift to the city, with little or no possibility of any kind of a return.&nbsp; Will Detroiters learn to depend on the service?&nbsp; Will it be a meaningful transportation option for the future?&nbsp; Read the full story:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/economics/item/18789-detroit-s-new-m-1-rail-line-triumph-of-hope-over-experience">www.thenewamerican.com/economy/economics/item/18789-detroit-s-new-m-1-rail-line-triumph-of-hope-over-experience</a><br />