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Pittsburgh Main Thoroughfares and the Down Town District

Note 39 — PART V Special Reports

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In estimating the gross tonnage, the following average weights were used: a street car with average load—19 tons; a heavy wagon (including team), averaging loaded and empty vehicles—4 tons; a light wagon (including team), averaging loaded and empty vehicles—1.75 tons; an automobile or carriage (including team),—.9 tons; pedestrians and passengers are figured at 150 pounds apiece.

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