By Frank on December 20, 2010
So the Russians are building out a high-speed rail network. Will this finally get Americans interested in seriously investing in HSR? 21st-century space race anyone?
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By Matt the Engineer on July 29, 2010
The Economist has a great article about the US plan for high speed rail and the problems this will cause with our current freight rail system. Apparently we’re already running out of rail capacity near our cities, and without seperate rail lines we could hurt our thriving freight rail industry. I absolutely think we should [...]
Posted in high speed rail, trains
By Frank on April 28, 2010
Great concept video: One of the tensions with High Speed Rail is balancing the desire for stops among communities along the route with the desire to keep the train moving to its destination. This resolves that tension.
Posted in high speed rail, HSR
By Frank on February 1, 2010
Autopia discusses the role of airlines in high-speed rail: Airport congestion is a mounting problem exacerbated in part by all the short flights in and out of major airports. … These short hops should not exist. They’re short enough to take by train. It seems airlines keep the flights to attract more passengers by providing [...]
Posted in high speed rail, in other cities
By Frank on February 1, 2010
I’m excited to see Washington State receive $590 million in high-speed rail grants. It’s pretty remarkable that our state, with just 2% of the nation’s population, managed to snag 7% of the $8 billion in federal dollars. As much as I adore Sen. Patty Murray, I’m not sure we can give her office the lion’s [...]
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By Bernie on February 16, 2009
While visiting Spokane this weekend this story, City exerts zoning power in the Valley Voice caught my eye. The upshot is the City of Spokane Valley wants to set aside a 100′ wide corridor for future HCT. There’s an issue whether this is “taking” land without reimbursement or if as the city prefers to call it a setback. Apart from the legal issues which can be resolved this sort of planning for the future with respect to transit seems like a very wise idea.
Posted in affordability, high speed rail, waterfront streetcar
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