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www.etany.org
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| | | | | With billions at stake, greater NY must now make a decision: will we lock in outdated service paradigms, or will we build the 21st-c. rail network the region needs? | |
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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... | |
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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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kingcounty.gov
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