To be honest, if you bring up the city-bahn with Wiesbaden residents....it's about a 50-50 split, with some folks extremely negative about allowing a tram into the city.
Part of this negativity revolves around the idea that residents want to continue on with just bus service, and not add a 'noisy' tram system into the heart of the city.
I've stood and observed the 'box' at various locations (always public areas) and rarely do they ever have anyone stopping and asking questions. When you do see people there....it's mostly senior citizens (over the age of 70).
Allowing this to a public vote? I don't think the city council wants to take that chance. They want political consensus to occur, and three-quarters of the parties in the city group to sign on. So far, I don't think they've reached that level.
Why this tram thing goes on? Well....with 285,000 folks in the city, they've progressed up to the point of being one of the largest cities in Germany without a tram, subway, or city-line. There are several dedicated trains from the station which go to outer suburbs...but nothing really within the inside shadow of Wiesbaden. Mainz? Well....yeah, they've had a tram-line for decades and kinda laugh over this Wiesbaden argument.
So the 'box' maybe changing public perception? I have doubts.....it's probably a waste of money.
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