BY WILLIAM CRUM, Staff WriterThe leading contender to supply Oklahoma City’s MAPS 3 streetcars is months late in delivering similar models in Seattle. Aware of delivery delays in Seattle and elsewhere, members of the MAPS 3 streetcar advisory committee want Oklahoma City’s five streetcars ordered by July 1, 2015, to help ensure service can begin as planned in mid-2018. Time is of the essence due to the complexity of the $4 million-plus vehicles and the limited number of companies that supply the specialized equipment they require, said Mark Gibbs, a member of the advisory group.Read more on NewsOK.com