Added: Oct 13, 2008

From: Blahnikboi

Duration: 2:32

California's population is growing rapidly. Unless we find new transportation solutions, traffic will only get worse and airport delays will continue to increase, hindering the economy and eroding Californias quality of life. To serve the same number of travelers as the high-speed train system, California would have to build nearly 3,000 miles of new freeway plus five airport runways and 90 departure gates in the next two decades. With a price tag of $82 billion, such levels of construction are barely plausible. Whats more, the proposed high-speed train system will provide lower passenger costs than for travel by automobile or air for the same city-to-city markets. By linking all major cities in California with a state-of-the-art new transportation option, high-speed trains will move people and products across our state like never before. California's planned 220 mph high-speed train system will increase mobility while cutting air pollution and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. In addition to relieving traffic congestion by keeping cars off the roads, the system will eliminate traffic delays at existing at-grade railroad crossings by replacing crossings with overpasses or underpasses. And by moving people and goods quicker and cheaper than we do now, the system will boost our productivity to new heights. When it comes to safety, studies have shown that high-speed trains will reduce the number of traffic accidents on our roads and highways.

Channel: Nonprofit

Tags: announcements  california  government  high  local  metro  public  rail  service  speed  state  system 

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