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Is America's quest for high-speed trains finally picking up steam? (theweek.com)
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Is America's quest for high-speed trains finally picking up steam?::New projects in California, Texas, and Florida are a sign that the United States is finally getting serious about modernizing its commuter railway system.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's not an "either-or". HSR and public transit allow for Transit-oriented development which helps enable building more affordable housing. This also allows for residents to own less cars which on average cost owners ~$10K/year. Less cars also allows for reduced road budgets, so governments can allocate those funds elsewhere.