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[City] Pasadena [State] CA [Description] Pasadena Streetcar Idea? Pasadena Water & Power: Utility fees can potentially offer capital and operating funding for the streetcar, and encourage ridership. One way to generate both funds and riders is to give rebates for transit riders on their power and water bills. The structure of the program could be similar to buying an energy star appliance or low flow toilet. Similar to a parking permit, Pasadena residents could receive a transit card that comes with their electric bill to show they pay for power within the city and thus get free transit. Another option is for the Pasadena Water & Power to operate the streetcar as a holding company. Since the repeal of the Public Utilities Holding Company Act in 2005, it has become possible for such an arrangement. The energy used by the streetcar could be obtained at a reduced rate or possibly without charge. Another option is for the City to charge a carbon fee through utility bills to pay for the capital or operating costs of the streetcar. [Category] 
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