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Do you see a national high-speed rail system getting underway in America?
It's entirely possible.
There are several states that have already been pushing for this kind of system. Do you see the overall system as a state or federal issue?
I don't see it as an issue to be necessarily delegated to state or federal. It's simply an issue.
Would you use such a system instead of air or highway travel?
I might.
Is this a good idea, or would it be a waste of taxpayer money?
Right now it's a bad idea. It would have been a better idea in 1998. We are in a bad way right now and need to concentrate on stabilizing before jumping on any major projects.
Is America behind the times in this 21st century when it comes to transportation?
Very much so. Still, we're lightyears ahead of most other countries in so many ways that it's not really a huge deal. It might be better to improve public transportation in large cities before creating a national high-speed railway.
What about Canada? Should there be a North American network of high-speed rail?
Canada can actually afford this right now. If you guys want to create a system that can one day be met with a full US system, go right ahead.
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