POULSBO — The last time Jerry Lamb was scheduled to visit, he was involved in a traffic accident that delayed his trip.

Now, after making all the repairs to his truck and demonstration equipment, he’s coming back Thursday as his new technology will be on display at the Sons of Norway at 5 p.m.

“He’s done the same thing for Bainbridge Island and the (Suquamish) Tribe, now he’s coming here,” said Councilman Jim Henry.

Both of those groups have seen an actual working model of the Mag Lev technology instead of relying solely on DVDs and other informational materials, Henry said.

Lamb’s presentation will focus on what Mag Lev is and what it can do as well as answer any questions the public might have, he said.

“We want to make sure people know it’s not the monorail, it’s brand new,” Henry said. “We’d be the first ones to have it.”

The Mag Lev is a different technology altogether from the mass transit system in Seattle that has been a lingering source of controversy.

Interest in the technology, which is based out of Lamb’s office in Port Angeles, has come from as far away as California and Idaho, he said.

At the demonstration, people will have an opportunity to ride in a prototype of the new technology, which should help spur people’s interest, he said, noting that Lamb’s presentation has been well-received both in Suquamish and on Bainbridge Island.

“It will be hands-on and he will answer questions and from there, what are the possibilities for it,” Henry said.

Lamb made his first presentation before the city council in December 2004 and the issue has been bantered around by city officials without any official statement of support or indifference since.

At the Aug. 25 city candidate forum hosted by the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, both mayor’s candidates expressed an interest in at least looking at the technology.

While Councilwoman Kathryn Quade has been an active proponent of examining the technology, Mayor Donna Jean Bruce said it is always good to explore new ideas like the Mag Lev perhaps for the future.

Even with the upcoming widening of State Route 305, Henry said the city will still have a problem getting people to the Bainbridge ferry terminal.