 Volunteers from the non @-@ profit Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association ( ARTA ) operate the service and maintain the streetcar and tracks , but the city of Astoria has provided some funds for certain purchases , including a new carbarn in 2001 and a contribution to the cost of purchasing the streetcar . The car was on loan from San Antonio for the first seven years , but was purchased by ARTA in August 2005 . By 2004 , the Trolley had become " one of Astoria 's most popular features " and " a main attraction in the city of Astoria " . 
