he ran as fast as he couldalong the wide boulevard bordered by water andreached an even wider thoroughfare clogged withtraffic , buses , trams , and automobiles , all at theirown starting gates , anxious for bells to release them.he saw a dwindling line at the door of an electrictramway , the final two passengers climbing on board ; he raced ahead and , just before the door swung shut , he stepped up into the tram the last fare .