Episode 449: Getting High Speed Rail Faster
Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast
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Finding the Right Balance: Public and Private Involvement in High-Speed Rail
This chapter explores the potential for a new model of privatization with passenger rail and discusses the challenges of upfront capital costs and dependence on the public sector for funding. It highlights the proposal by Brightline for a high-speed rail project connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas and advocates for government intervention to support rail projects. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of finding the right balance between public and private involvement to leverage the advantages of each sector.
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