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www.cnu.org
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| | | | | The Lone Star State is at a unique historical point where rapidly increasing population may lead it down the same path as California. We have an opportunity to shape that growth. | |
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freakonomics.com
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| | | | | Amtrak's ridership and revenue has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, and 2011 set a new ridership record with 30.2 million passengers, and $1.9 billion in ticket revenue. But, even though it took in $1.42 billion from Congress last year, it still manages to lose $1 billion annually. This is hardly a new development. Amtrak has a long and storied history of functioning at a loss despite government subsidies.So, as we enter what appears to be a new era (maybe?) of government austerity, it se... | |
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www.tmer.org
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| | | | | The Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad will probably be remembered as one of the greatest of all electric interurbans for its high speed, high | |
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ashtonkemerling.com
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| | | [AI summary] The provided text is a detailed, multi-faceted discussion on high-speed rail (HSR) and its viability as an alternative to air travel, particularly focusing on the California High-Speed Rail (CA HSR) project. Key points include: 1. **HSR vs. Air Travel**: The author argues that HSR can be a competitive alternative to air travel, especially for shorter distances. They challenge the notion that HSR is unachievable with current technology and funding, citing examples like Japan's Shinkansen and China's high-speed rail networks. The text questions the feasibility of a 2-hour and 40-minute travel time between San Francisco and Los Angeles, suggesting that even a 2-hour and 48-minute trip could be competitive with air travel when considering airport s... | ||
